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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Felicia C.
I guess it is only tax payers that get the money by wednesday. We must be next. This is such an emergency to everyone all the fucking deposits should have been done at the same time. Day 3 without food. So guess what, next time my groceries are delivered I’ll be tipping zero because I cannot keep up! I am fucking hungry!
Becky
You should be able to call 211 for food assistance.
Mo
I receive my benefits on a NetSpend card will I also get my stimulist check on this card
Kelly
I second this question… I had my tax returns deposited to my netspend. Will the stimulus check deposit as well?
Kathleen H.
As I Sit here I just want to reach through the phone and shake that woman I’m sorry but hearing it every single time you check as if you don’t know they don’t know crap anyhow it was supposed to be lower income first not tax payers period we were supposed to be first this is crap pure and simple
MiaF
People on SSI will not automatically get the stimulus. You must complete a non filer form. Unfortunately, I am running into issues helping an elderly client because of the identity protection pin required to submit. My client has not filled out taxes in years and has no idea about a pin.
please read
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/04/10/stimulus-checks-automatic-unless-ssi/28134/
CowgirlButtsDriveMeNuts
Identity Protection Pin?
Wtf is that?
I too have not filed taxes in years.
My only income is S.S.I..
My only account is the Direct Express account given by the Social Security Administration.
Am I screwed?
deane
Yeah you are. And I’d help you, but looking at your username…. yeahhhh no.
Richard L.
I’m homeless, and on SSI. I have a bachelors degree and did post graduate work, got in car wreck and destroyed my heath, live in a car. I tried to do that portal, and I years of experience doing business taxes. And I can’t get through their system. It’s a total cluster F
Nancy
Question… I am a payee to my 3 year old on SSI, I don’t make enough to fill out taxes do I need to do anything to make sure we get this money? And I’ve never gotten one of those forms everybody talks about at the end of the year 1099 or something??? Can someone please help….
MiaF
yes you need to register
V.V.
Hi Nancy, 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!
Rock M.
Hey! I say this and this is facts! Plz plz go fill out a simple tax form at H&R Block…they are one of the first places to override what the portal won’t let you do manually…All you need is a routing number and account number to get direct deposit…if you don’t have access to a bank get a good visa prepaid debit that allows direct deposit…plz don’t wait till they fix this with ssi…it could take months to finally get your money and then get a paper check….so act now..plz. They are wording this in a way for people on ssi to miss out…plz and i’m practically begging you all to go and file with h&r block…and before the week is up to get it by the 17th
Lynn
I get ssi and ssdi monthly and I get my benefits monthly and I get one of my checks on a direct Express debit card and my other check on my NetSpend debit card and I have 2 kids that are 6 and 3 and I really don’t feel comfortable filling out the free form to fill out online and I’m not sure how to do it I have a learning disability and I have no idea how to fill it out could I still receive the stimulus package on for my 2 kids as well? Plz I really don’t know how to fill it out plus let alone scammers
MiaF
only if they receive ssi as well
Richard L.
You’re not alone. Anyone who can traverse that mess is a rare geek.
Trey
What are they doing for people who are claimed as dependents by their parents? I’m on ssi and my dad claims me as a dependent. I feel we should get something too.
Trey
By the way I’m 29
V.V.
Hi Trey, 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!
Trey
Should I try the non filer tool anyway? What are they doing for ssi people claimed as dependents? Please give a clear answer.
Cindy
When will this stimulus money be on the direct express! I thought it was today! I don’t mind waiting but there bills that got to be paid!
Bryan
Direct Express users should receive there payment within the next 10 days.
To make life easier for the future you should open a savings account at a local credit union.
most credit unions only require about $20 to open an account and have a minimum balance requirement of $5.00 you will have both a routing number and account number for future payments. From what I have read there is a good chance that there will be 1 – 3 more payments coming this year. Not going to hold my breath but it is a Possibility.