SSI Recipients: Act by May 5 to Get $500 Economic Impact Payment Now for Your Child
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Millions of Americans have already received their Economic Impact Payments. Many more will get theirs as the IRS continues to send payments. People who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation and pension benefits will receive up to $1,200 automatically. However, some people in this group, those who did not file a tax return and who have a child under 17, must act by May 5th to receive a $500 payment for each qualifying child now. If you miss the deadline, you will receive your $1,200 payment, but you will need to wait until next year to file a tax return to get money for your qualifying child.
Deadline is May 5
You need to act by today to get it. If you receive SSI or VA benefits, did not file a tax return, and have qualifying children under age 17, you must provide each child’s information to the IRS using their Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here online tool by May 5.
A qualifying child is someone who:
- Is your child, stepchild, eligible foster child, sibling, half sibling, stepsibling or descendant, including your grandchild, niece or nephew.
- Can be claimed as a dependent on your tax return. For those who don’t usually file a tax return, include the child’s information in the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here tool by May 5.
- Was younger than 17 at the end of the 2019 tax year.
- Is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien.
- Has a valid Social Security number or an adoption taxpayer identification number.
Some people have older dependents. This may include your parent or a college student. Here are a couple things to know about dependents 17 or older:
- You won’t get money for those dependents.
- If they’re claimed as a dependent, they aren’t eligible for their own $1,200 Economic Impact Payment.
If you’re married, you must also provide additional information using the Non-Filer tool to claim the full $2,400 payment as long as your spouse didn’t receive Social Security (disability or SSI) benefits, Railroad Retirement Board benefits, or VA benefits in 2019. Also, your spouse did not have to file a tax return in the last two years. Payments of $1,200 are automatic for people who don’t normally file a tax return even if they receive:
- Social Security (Retirement, Survivors, Disability).
- Supplemental Security Income.
- Railroad Retirement benefits.
Important Message for Direct Express Card Holders: If you use the Non-Filer Tool to enter dependent information, you will not receive your automatic $1,200 payment on your Direct Express card. You will receive both your $1,200 payment and each child’s $500 payment on a non-Direct Express bank account you can provide, or by mail if you leave bank information empty, and only if the IRS has not already processed your $1,200 payment. If you do not use the Non-Filer Tool, you will receive your automatic $1,200 payment on your Direct Express card, and you will need to file a tax return next year to get a $500 payment per eligible child.
For more information, please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments website.
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Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
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Moses H.
I collect SSI, but didn’t file in 2018,2019, I get direct deposit in my checking acct., haven’t recieved my 1200 dollars, was wondering when I will see the money.
V.V.
Hi Moses, 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. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for guidance. Thanks!
Courtny m.
Trying to get money did don’t know I could for logan Rivest or Aidan Deveno thank you my name is courtny mastalisz dob is 10/27/1981.
Jack K.
Why is so difficult for some people and not for others? They have changed the payments for us that receive SSI and other type of beneficial 3 times already! It’s hard living on a budget income as it is! But like me I know most people that walk in my shoes did the same thing I did with there monthly check , on food in bills! What’s next’s! The end of this month are the beginning of next’s month; you tell me!!! All praises to the Most High!!!
Mamie S.
I am on SSI and have direct deposit monthly through Chase bank…this is my only income monthly…im also a widow. I haven’t gotten my stimulas check either…no dependent children under 17..
Adele M.
I am a United States Citizen, have been for 81 years, CANNOT believe that my Government feels that I am not elligible for My $1,200.00 Stimulus payment. I only make $853.00 per month Social Security, which I pay $500.00 for rent out of it. Last year I signed up for ex_spouse benefits….got $50.00 more each month than what I was getting. I feel anyway you look at it…I have been screwed by this Government. Go ahead give it to those over seas and illeagals…just what you are doing. I will make it as I have all these years.
Rhonda H.
My sister’s have not received their check yet and they are both disabled
Tim B.
My wife Estela M Bonulla ,SSN *** – ** – *** has not received her $1,200
She receives disability, please find out why she has not received her stimulus payment,Thank You.
Tim Bonilla
Marquinita E.
I get disability on my direct Express card so when we gonna get the money you guys said that we gonna get it on the 29, and the 30th but I haven’t got it yet what it taking so long for it
DEBORAH s.
I’m on SSI do not have any children and I don’t file taxes.I have a Direct Express card When will I get my money ?
Lauren
Do I have to do anything to get my money
V.V.
Hi Lauren, 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, or a payment for a qualifying child, check out the step-by-step instructions on the Social Security and Coronavirus web page.