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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Douglas k.
On ssi haven’t received my stimulus check irs accepted it on non filers but haven’t received anything
Alisha B.
Same here nothing I would love to know what’s going on I get ssi and ss and I’ve had my decect express card for Over 10 years and my address is right I’ve checked it all wish they would let us know something hope you hear something also will be praying for you
Carol B.
Every day now, for the last month or more,
I check my banking for a deposit —-
nothing, nothing, nothing . I can’t even
get into the get my payment. Can you
provide me with any assuring response
that I will receive the stimulus soon.?
Retired and file no tax returns. I cannot
believe that so many “dead” people and
the very, very wealthy have received
their stimulus over a month ago … what
is wrong with the system.
Roy L.
I am retired ,85 years old and receive social security and a small retirement check from Perdue. I have not received my stimulus check yet and have direct deposit for my social security check.Please let me know what is going on as I can use the money. All I get is payment status unavailable when I try to find out anything.
Ann C.
Hi, Roy. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!
Marie H.
I’m waiting on my stimulus check I get 1374 in ssda per month am I eligible to receive this stimulus check
Floyd L.
I am a social security retired and I have direct deposit but I still have not received my stimulus check and when I go irs.gov I continue to get Payment Status unavailable I want to know what is the problem?
Ruby M.
Hi
My name is Ruby May Farrar
I haven’t received my stimulus check.
I have direct deposit with Orlando Federal credit Union. I would like to know why it’s taking so long for me to get my stimulus check?
conley b.
i owe back child support from 40 years ago I get ssi and social security they can’t touch it I have used every tool and web site cant find nothing out need help
Vonda V.
Hi Conley. We can withhold Social Security benefits to enforce a beneficiary’s legal obligation to pay child support. However, State laws determine a valid garnishment order. By law, we garnish current and continuing monthly benefits. We do not make retroactive adjustments.
Pseudonym J.
First – Why isn’t there a “Report” button for far too many of the comments. Secondly – When attempting to complete the non-filer form tonight, I received an email message, (after I had received the robocall with the PIN? number). When I clicked the link, the big red Microsoft warning pop-up appeared, advising to leave the temporarily blocked Intuit? website immediately. I then deleted all information I had entered on the non-filing page – for what that’s worth. Unbelievable. Probably hacked on a PC.
Wilma v.
We still did not have our checks , Is their a way to find out ,what We have to do???? thanks Wilma
Wilma M.
Do i have dentel corverge?
E
When you try to file under the non filers the return is rejected basically saying it won’t accept a zero amount. When I enter address from my SS 1099 it says can’t find address. Please either help or provide a phone number.
Candi
Then put a dollar it will go through.