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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Jasmin s.
I have two children,how long I get the money
Sandgria
I over my friend check will it come too my card his slim check
Stephenie H.
Im on ssi and so is my daughter i filed 2018-2019 taxes bit didnt have to file this year. Entered my info on the irs page and it keeps telling me my info is wrong. What do i need to do.
Charles A.
Have 3- grand daughter is now living with us which have guarding ship by court order . How do I goes about this ?..
Charles A.
Have 3- grand daughter is now living with us which have guarding ship by court order . How do I goes about this ?.. Charles A. Stanger , castanger@yahoo.com
Jacquelyn S.
Will I get stimulus check if I have a payee on my ssi
Vicki M.
I am on ssi I have a chime card dont know when I will get my money I dont know what to believe I here so much on the news can some one help me please thank you
michael c.
how long will it take to get check in mail
Christine L.
My name is Christine Lemon I have legal custody of my 2 grandchildren and need to know how to receive their stimulus money.
Vanesdia b.
Both me and my husband on social security I got a check direct deposit for 2200.00. Is his going to be done seperate