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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Rache K.
How do i change back to direct express from chime to receive my stimulus check
V.V.
Hi Rache, thank you for using our blog. The Internal Revenue Service, which is part of the Department of Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Therefore, we do not have a schedule of these payments. You may find the IRS Get My Payment Frequently Asked Questions web page helpful.
Tim
I receive SSI on a direct express card no pending payment does anyone have a pending payment on a direct express
Judith H.
When will I be receiving my stimulus Check I have deposits made to my checking account.
Angel S.
Would like to know how much I would draw if I became disabled today?
V.V.
Hi Angel, thank you for your question. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to get a Social Security Statement which shows estimates for retirement, disability and survivors benefits you and your family may be eligible for. We hope this helps.
Dorothy L.
Hello,
I have not received my economic stimulus payment. My husband received his payment a month ago. We both filed the same tax return. Is there a problem related to my Social Security that is keeping me from receiving the stimulus payment? I check GET MY PAYMENT daily. I cannot get anyone to answer the phone at IRS. I meet all the eligibility requirements. Where can I get help with this matter. (5-11-20)
Richard L.
I am a senior receiving social security, When will the Economic Impact Payment (EIP) be deposited in my account? It is 5/11/2020 and nothing yet.
Donald w.
When will i receive my stmulus payment
Milton K.
I haven’t received the economic impact payment, I do get my social security automatic deposit. But everything I read says I should have already received it. Should I still just wait?
Frank
How do I file for stimulus check??
V.V.
Hi Frank, 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, check out the step-by-step instructions on the Social Security and Coronavirus web page.
Connie M.
My ?? Is about my grandson he’s just turned 19 out of school his father claimed him last year my problem is he can’t claim him this year so why is he discriminated and gets no stimulus payment he has no income. So with my small ssdi I’m not able to do much..i feel like he’s been discriminated and left with no help like all others please help me sincerely c onnie Morrison