Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department soon. People receiving benefits who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes, and have qualifying children under age 17, however, should not wait for their automatic $1,200 individual payment. They should immediately go to the IRS’s webpage and visit the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here section to provide their information.
Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries with dependent children and who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes need to act by Wednesday, April 22, in order to receive additional payments for their eligible children quickly. SSI recipients need to take this action by later this month; a specific date will be available soon.
By taking this proactive step to enter information on the IRS website about them and their qualifying children, they will also receive the $500 per dependent child payment in addition to their $1,200 individual payment. If beneficiaries in this group do not provide their information to the IRS soon, their payment at this time will be $1,200. People would then be required to file a tax year 2020 tax return to obtain the additional $500 per eligible child.
I urge Social Security and SSI recipients with qualifying children who do not normally file taxes to take action now. Immediately go to IRS.gov so that you will receive the full amount of the Economic Impact Payments you and your family are eligible for.
Action Needed for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment
People with Direct Express debit cards who enter information at the IRS’s website should complete all of the mandatory questions, but they may leave the bank account information section blank as Treasury already has their Direct Express information on file.
Additionally, any new beneficiaries since January 1, 2020, of either Social Security or SSI benefits, who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019, will also need to go to the IRS’s Non-Filers website to enter their information as they will not receive automatic payments from Treasury.
Click here to view the IRS press release about this important issue.
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Andrew Saul, Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Commissioner of Social Security Administration (June 17, 2019 - July 9, 2021)
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Anna R.
Hi my name is Anna my son receives sis and I have not gotten my stimulus check yet. I field my 2019 taxes thinking I needed to do so to get the payment. And now know I didn’t have to will that effect when and how long it will take to get to me and I put another banking information then my Direct express card can that make it take longer?
Robbie
I receive ssdi. My payment on Direct Express is pending for April 30. But it don’t include the 500 for my daughter. I met the deadline on the non-filer tool. And even opened a bank account specifically for that reason. I can’t find no info on this. Can someone please help!!!???
Noemi
Hi I’m am a US citizen mother of 3 US Citizens children as well, my husband has an ITIN # and we always filled taxes together, will my kids and I get any type of help from the government?
Carleece
I filed taxes in 2018 and receive SSI survivors for myself and son. I’ve not received any check/deposit. Is there some specific action I need to take?
V.V.
Hi Carleece, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Patsy J.
I’m on SSI and don’t have any dependents.I have a direct Express card.So when will I receive my stimulus payment?
V.V.
Hi Patsy, thank you for your question. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Unfortunately, we do not have information about the exact schedule for these payments. Treasury anticipates these payments to go out to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries starting around the end of April and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients starting in early May. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.
Jacki P.
Will those of us on Disability, Social Security, and SSI receive additional help during this virus such as the unemployment getting additional funding ? Many of us don’t get $600 monthly let alone $1200 as everyone thinks.
V.V.
Hi Jacki, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Kyley D.
I receive ssi and have 3 boys but when I go to fill out the stuff it wont allow me to what do I need to do?
Brian S.
I file taxes and I got a stimulation check already but my son gets SSI also
Terri
A minor willl not receive a stimulus check even if the minor gets SSI. Stimulus payment is for adults to stimulate the economy. You can however claim your minor child for $500 if the child isn’t receiving SSI
Tristan T.
I am payee for my children, do I just fill in the information for them or myself?
Terri
Children are not gonna get a $1200 stimulus check. Damn people. It’s for adults to stimulate the economy. Not your 4 year old or 22 year old. No wonder why most of you get SSI and not SSDI
Joanna
I am on ssi no kids get check direct deposited do i have to do anything
V.V.
Hi Joanna, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Melva B.
I only recd SS disability and have no children’s. What do I have to do to recd my check. My SS is deposited directly into my bank account.
V.V.
Hi Melva, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.