New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
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“The Treasury Department launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return, and also announced that it would begin making automatic payments. However, for some people receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration—specifically those who have dependent children under the age of 17—it is to their advantage to go to this portal to ensure they also get the $500 per dependent Economic Impact Payment. I encourage them to do this as soon as possible, and want to provide the following details:
People who receive Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability insurance benefits and who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 and who have qualifying children under age 17 should now go to the IRS’s webpage to enter their information instead of waiting for their automatic $1,200 Economic Impact Payment. By taking proactive steps 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 Social Security beneficiaries in this group do not provide their information to the IRS soon, they will have to wait to receive their $500 per qualifying child.
The same new guidance also applies to SSI recipients, especially those who have qualifying children under age 17. To receive the full amount of the Economic Impact Payments you and your family are eligible for, go to the IRS’s Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info page and provide information about yourself and your qualifying children.
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.
Lastly, for Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries who do not have qualifying children under age 17, you do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS as long as you received an SSA-1099 for 2019.
For SSI recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17, we continue to work closely with Treasury in our efforts to make these payments automatically. Please note that we will not consider Economic Impact Payments as income for SSI recipients.
The eligibility requirements and other information about the Economic Impact Payments can be found at the IRS’s Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments page. In addition, please continue to visit the IRS for the latest information.”
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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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James T.
I totally agree with Jams Norsetter….the IRS took $310 out of my Direct Express Card for years…..so they definitely have my info….but somehow I am not counting on this…..hope I am wrong…..
Diane R.
How do I get stimulus check if I am on SSI and use direct Express.
Sg
Me and my 15 yr old recieves ssd from her dad will we get a stimulus or her dad?
James E.
Alright,
Here is my best guess, since the IRS can
take tax mony you owe directly from your Direct Express account, I am pretty sure they can put money into it.
In fact, I know for s fact they can do both.
Think about it, would it not be logical , expideiant & cost effective to do it this way.
So my best guess is Yes the money will be deposited in your direct Express account when they are good and ready to do so.
Stay well all! Peace out.
richard t.
i filed my tax form 2018 & 2019 but had my return send by mail i also collect s/s by direct deposit will i get my 1200.00 direct deposit or mail now or latter ???
James P.
Though the stimulus payment is not considered taxable income, will it be used to calculate your income for affordable care act coverage?
V.V.
Hi James, thank you for your question. For details regarding the Affordable Care Act, please visit healthcare.gov. We hope this helps.
James T.
Call your Senator and tell them to call IRS and use the SS Direct Express Debit Card for,Stimulus payment or call Senators Cotton and Jones at 202 515-1327;or 202 225-9893…..they are working on this
tiff
I doubt that any of us us are going to get it the irs changes there minds all the time and I don’t think it is fair that the dependent people which means elderly people and disable people didn’t know this was going to happen
If they allowed them to get it in 2017 I think they should allowed people that are claim dependent that is on SSDI and ssi or ssa I think that’s wrong no negative or smart remarks and I won’t read none of the internet stuff I won’t believe it until I see it
Tiff
And also think the dependent people that is on ssi SSDI and ssa should get the check we will be surprised if we all get it
Trey H.
Tiff,
I live with my parents. My dad claims me on his taxes and I get ssi. I’m 29. In my opinion, defendants should get something too.
Tiff
Well on the irs on their site said if you receive social security do not fill out anything the checks we get them so and the irs change their minds all the time they might consider something for dependent people
Tammy C.
You all are confusing … someone says they got there check on direct express so if u just read first u wouldn’t have all this confusion.. just have to wait says check ur card that’s all they can tell u to do stop all this fighting it is what it is .. if ur worried about it call the irs
Mike
Also I’m sorry if I sounded like an ass I was just asking a honest question thank you