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Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul

April 20, 2020 • By

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Last Updated: March 17, 2021

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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Comments

  1. Vince C.

    The original directive posted on the IRS website stated SSI recipients with Direct X Cards should leave the bank account details blank because the SSA would provide the Direct X account details to the IRS. Today, a newer directive appears indicating Direct X card holders must supply a bank account otherwise we will receive a paper check via mail.
    I followed the original instructions when claiming my child dependents by leaving the bank account details blank. Now that this has been changed, how can I update my already electronically filed return to include my banking details?

  2. Hilly

    I am widowed with 3 kids. I filed the non-filer tool on April 13th. I got the stimulus check on the 29th, but did not receive the child dependent stimulus check. What is going on and what do we do about it? I don’t want to be a mushroom. Kepted in the dark and fed manure -.-

  3. Sarah E.

    I’m receive SSI checks monthly. I am 68 and do not file taxes. I retired in 2016. Why have I not received a stimulus check. Please respond.

    • Peter

      And the shit keeps going on , ssdi no stimulus ck yet pass due date

  4. Sandra B.

    I am on social security and did not receive a check.

  5. Titi W.

    I recieve SSDI & I have yet to receive my stimulus payment. And I’m not getting a clear direct answer from anyone. I need to know what it is I need to do in order to obtain my stimulus package

  6. Eddie

    I receive SSA and SSI but my wife does not and she does not work she stayed home and take care of me how do we receive the full stimulus check does she need to file online or something

  7. Eddie M.

    I have SSA and SSI but my wife does not well we still receive the full stimulus payment of 2400 my wife does not work she stays home and takes care of me so I am the main source of income which is less than ten thousand a year

  8. Milton M.

    I am 91, receive social security & VA benefits & my wife received her $1200 stimulus check but I did not. Why have I not received my check?

  9. Michael P.

    Me and my wife are on disability and I filled out the non filers statement for our 3 kids 2 weeks prior to the due date and we still didnt receive the 500 dollars per kid if I did what I was suppose to why did we not receive the payment

    • Teresa C.

      I am in the same boat. I don’t know what else to do either. I filed the non filers form last month early in the month, I recieved my $1200 but not my $500 for my child. I hope this gets resolved good luck to you and your family.

  10. California R.

    I file taxes every year. I am retired and receive a social security payment every month. Have not received my check. Is there something I need to do? Do I need to fill out form? I am patiently waiting.

    • David E.

      I get SSI and I havent received anything yet.

      • Beverly e.

        No waiting for it for her some time

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