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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Nancy W.
I am 60 yrs of age and am on ssi. I have no dependents. I have not yet received my covid 19 check. Is there something I need to do? I have a direct express card that my check goes on. But I was wondering if I needed to do something else
Toni P.
I have not received my two sons StimuLus check they both get SSDI they also have direct deposit can u please let me know when bills are piling up I know u all working hard and I appreciate all u do but we are in desperate need thank u so much
V.V.
Hi Toni, thank you for your question. The Internal Revenue Service, which is part of the Department of Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments to eligible people. To help you quickly and easily determine whether you need to take any action to receive your Economic Impact Payment, or a payment for your qualifying child, check out the step-by-step instructions on the Social Security and Coronavirus web page.
dawn r.
we wont receive the full amount I dont know why the article keeps saying that its not true. irs says 2021 tax season we can get the 500 for our child we dont file taxes so how is that going to work? it stated everyone would get this
dawn r.
they want people to do this but we are not getting the 500 they left us out I did nonfilers on apr 13th I received my 1200.00 but nothing for my daughter
Jaime b.
I receive SSI I have not gotten anything yet what do I have to do to receive it I’m not saying any kids please and thank you
V.V.
Hi Jaime, thank you for your question. The Internal Revenue Service, which is part of the Department of Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments to eligible people. To help you quickly and easily determine whether you need to take any action to receive your Economic Impact Payment, or a payment for your qualifying child, check out the step-by-step instructions on the Social Security and Coronavirus web page.
Jonnie L.
I receive SSA retirement, no dependents, and to date- no stimulus check. Is there any place I can check ? The IRS site asks for banking info, and my retirement is already directly deposited. Whay can I do ?
Tsnan
Give them you bank info if they are asking for it.
V.V.
Hi Teresa, thank you for your question. The Internal Revenue Service, which is part of the Department of Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments to eligible people. To help you quickly and easily determine whether you need to take any action to receive your Economic Impact Payment, or a payment for your qualifying child, check out the step-by-step instructions on the Social Security and Coronavirus web page.
Kristy c.
Yes this is Kristy Click I reseave social security and I’ve not gotten my 1,200 dollars payment I was wondering what I need to do or if I need to do anything to speed the process up ?? Thank you (kristy click)
Lisa G.
My name is lisa grier I now lived at12320 wilfred detroit mich 48213 and i recieve ssi from the government I wish you could put my money on my card.that i recieve my payments from.
carolyn m.
do i get stimulus check.
Lawrence L.
I have two children under 18 years of age, and I do receive a monthly SS payment for them. We file taxes every year and our taxable income is over $150,000. Do we qualify for this additional $1200 payment for each child, or is our income too high?
Thank you.