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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Wyu
Still no stimulous could use more than ever broke. U guys suck
Patrick T.
Why havent i recived a stimulant payment
Gigitx
I am in the same boat.
Robert P.
What site can I go to to find out when my stimulus check will be deposited? It seems well past due.
Vonda V.
Hi Robert, thank you for using our blog. It is Treasury, not Social Security, that will be making the automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. You may find the IRS Get My Payment Frequently Asked Questions web page helpful.
kimberlyn j.
You can’t get any answers from the IRS site, the economic impact phone number or the IRS phone number. I have tried all week and when I do get a person on the line I get disconnected. All I need to do is see if they have my info. I get my SSDI on my Direct Express card. Everyone I know got there money in April. Some how I fell threw the cracks.
Vonda V.
Hi Kimberlyn. If you have Economic Income Payment-related questions, please read irs.gov/coronavirus before deciding whether to contact the IRS. If you are unable to find the answer to your question on the website, or need further assistance, please call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835.
Jo
There is aSSA website showing a table for various recipients and delivery of payments. My date shows as 29th April, but still waiting, may be they meant 2020
Michael M.
Today is May 20 and I am still waiting. With everything that I’ve read, I’m supposed to do nothing but wait to receive the $1200 EIP payment.
I receive Social Security retirement monthly which is direct deposited to my account and I received form SSA-1099 for 2019. But when I use the tool ‘get my payment’ daily, I get ‘payment information not available’. Have I been overlooked? What’s up? Please investigate.
Thanks,
Michael
N Las Vegas
Gigitx
I am in the same boat.
kimberlyn p.
Same here!
bobby k.
I am 62 and have been disabled since 2006. I have read this “stimulus payment” forward, backwards, upside down and sideways just a bunch of political jargon, no answers, not sure if you even have my address. I cant find a site or human to answer any pertinent questions. Lost my hous due to freezing weather bursting water pipes. @ am I am sweeping water out the door. Landlord doesn’t care. I NEED THIS STIMULUS to find a apartment. I have had the limit of surgeries on my back and another would most likely paralyze me so I live in pain management. Would you please send my payment. Or just respond I will be sleeping on the street in a park soon. Please help.
Lisamarie U.
I am on SSDI and have not received anything yet. I really could use this extra money
wb
I received a paper check (US Treasury), even though I’m on direct deposit (US Treasury) with Social Security. I have no idea why they took this route. I’ve been waiting 6 weeks.
ZEN H.
why have I not yet received my stimulus check? I am on SSI, do not file taxes n have no children.
Maria C.
I did not file taxes for 2018 or 2019, but I am a SS retirement recipient. I do not receive a 1099. Will I receive a economic impact payment?
Vonda V.
Hi Maria, 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!