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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Sherry J.
I want to know when the SSI get there 1,200 check
Stacie B.
I get ssi and I haven’t received the 1200 stimulus check yet y is it taking so long I need this money so I can pay shit and I can’t cause I haven’t got it yet
V.V.
Hi Sherry. 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!
Mary S.
I get retirement SS. Fill out the form as everyone told me to. Husband got his check last week. I haven’t seen my check at all. I check, but there is nothing. I am 67 years old. Already had one heart attack due to stress.
Acora W.
It not fair for the ones that got claim as a dependent . Because the kids are claim an they get 500 i get ssi an the person I live with claim me I live on a fix in come an he was able to get 1200 an i can’t because he claim me
Natalie
I get ssi and I have 2 dependents will i get the plush 500 on my direct express card or by mail why is it taking so long to get in my direct express everyone is already getting theres there’s people that really need it like me to pay back up bills people that really don’t need it used the money to buy beer and to party. But I need mines bills to pay and to buy clothes and things like house hold stuff I live month to month I pay 1000 dollars for rent and heat and hot water not included and don’t have section 8 people that do have section 8 can’t even pay little rent like 240 dollars but they get money and they go crazy buying take out everyday
Patrick E.
I am still waiting on my stimlate check
I have not received any payment as of this date
When will I receive my payment to be put on my Direct express debt card
Ada B.
My son is 2yrs old and gets ssi. Does anyone know if he will get stimulus check. I tried to fill non filler but it was rejected. Does anyone know why we should receive it. Thank u
Where's T.
It’s the 7th now. Still no pending stimulus deposit on my Direct Express card. I’m nobodies’ dependent. I have no dependants. I don’t owe any child support. Where is my stimulus deposit?
Lora S.
My name is Lora Sutton I have not received my stimulus check for 2020 when will I get my check
Denise E.
R they only doing one deposit per week and one mailing per week?? I do not file taxes but I get SSD by direct deposit…i still haven’t received any stimulus payments
Sascha L.
I have got it Either
V.V.
Hi Denise, 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!
Katherine D.
I think someone on disability should be an automatic payment recipient. No one at my level count for anything.