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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gloria a.
i would like to know since my son counted me on his taxes due to my health will i receive anything
V.V.
Hi Gloria, thank you for your question. Please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments Information Center to answer your questions about eligibility, payment amounts, what to expect, when to expect it and more. Hope this helps!
Jenifer S.
There is an issue that needs to be addressed. Many SSI and SSDI recipients used the non filer portal prior to the deadlines, entered qualifying dependents’ information to only recieve $1200 and not the extra funds for dependents. I personally filed through the Turbo Tax non filer portal on April 10th, I included my information along with 3 qualifying dependents (age 6, 13, 15 and no one else claims them) and banking information. The IRS accepted it the same day. April 29th I recieved a direct deposit into my Wells Fargo bank acount for the amount of $1200. We all did what was asked of us, we went the extra steps, we did it all before the deadline and yet we cannot get any answers as to if or when this issue will be fixed.
Bren
What if you filled in 2018 & 2019, but had a child this year (in 2020)?
Wouldn’t People still need financial help for their new born?
Patricia P.
I am on Social Security, have been retired for 6 years…
I do not file income taxes and I have not received a stimulus check…Am I going to get one?
William e.
We are retired filed 2017 2018 tax returns for many years we do not receive a refund so no direct deposit with its only direct deposit with ss to our banks when will we receive the stimulus money ?
Joel K.
I just want to know if I am going get money from irs
Angelita M.
I’m just turn 62yrs old, My social security start Jan. 22, 2020 . this year will I get stimulus check?
V.V.
Hi Angelita, thank you for your question. If you are a new Social Security beneficiary and you did not file a tax return for 2019 or 2018, you should use the IRS’ Non-Filer: Enter Payment Info Here tool to receive their own $1,200 payment and $500 payment for qualifying children. You may only enter non-Direct Express bank account information for direct deposit, or leave bank information empty to receive a paper check by mail. We hope this helps.
Charlene M.
Hello i wanted to see if i was going to get my stimulus check im on SSI and my son so would he get one to because im on his check too so could someone please let me know
Priscilla s.
I’m on ssi and my adult son is to we share the same bank account will we both recieve one
V.V.
Hi Charlene, thanks for using our blog. If you’re receiving SSI benefits and you did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes, and have qualifying children under age 17, you should immediately go to the IRS’s webpage and visit the Non-Filers: Enter Your Information section to provide your information. SSI recipients who have dependent children and did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes need to act by Tuesday, May 5, in order to receive additional payments for their eligible children quickly.
Brenda H.
I was just wondering if you could let me know when I was going to get my stimulus check as of now I haven’t received mine and I’m on Social security and I also take care of my 5 grandchildren.
Mary E.
If you owe on a school loan from years ago ,but now have arrangements and have gotten a forbearance for a year, will I get a stimulus check, as of now haven’t received it. I’m not on SSI . I get social security.
Shiree s.
I wont to wen will i get my 1200