Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department in early May. People receiving SSI benefits who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes, and have qualifying children under age 17, however, should not wait for their automatic $1,200 individual payment. They should immediately go to the IRS’s webpage and visit the Non-Filers: Enter Your Information section to provide their information. SSI recipients who have dependent children and did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes need to act by Tuesday, May 5, in order to receive additional payments for their eligible children quickly.
By taking this proactive step 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 people in this group do not provide their information to the IRS soon, their payment at this time will be $1,200 only. They would then be required to file a tax year 2020 tax return to obtain the additional $500 per eligible child.
I urge SSI recipients with qualifying children and who do not normally file taxes to take action now. Immediately go to IRS.gov so that you will receive the full amount of the Economic Impact Payments you and your family are eligible for.
Lastly, a word of caution. Be aware of scams related to the Economic Impact Payments. There is no fee required to receive these payments. Don’t be fooled.
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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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Cynthia M.
I try to file wiyh non filers it turned me down so i went to the tax people they filed it for me am ivstill gonna receive it knowing i tryed with nofilers it didnt work for mr so tax people did it
Kerri J.
I can’t work due to my daughters disability and she receives SSI. Will I receive a stimulus check
Donna
That’s what they said to do. I did the same I’m on ssdi
Russell G.
I am on SSDI and have a dependent child who also receives monthly benefits because of my SS. I am also married but my wife is Not a US citizen and does not have a green card. My question is do I file as a single even though I am married? Is my wife entitled to any money seeing she is also a dependent but not a US citizen?
Marisela H.
The same question i have to my husband doesn’t have his green card should i apply single
Linda D.
I’m on social security and still don’t see anything deposit into my account. So what’s going on. When are we going to see the money cause everyone else is getting their and not us. We need ours just as much as everyone else does.
Winston B.
I received social security benefits and 100 a month from my job that I had from long term disability. I had to filed because of that. Will I received a stimulus package even though I file taxes .For the last two years.
V.V.
Hi Winston, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Patti c.
I’m on ssd. Will I get a stimulio check.
Michael
Mostlikely Pay Day Just My Guess?????®?
V.V.
Hi Patti, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Lucy M.
IRS and Social Security keep changing the date. It was supposed to be by the end of April to get checks. Maybe they should put more time into getting our checks to use. And not worry about something like what state got what by know. All I can say is this is ridiculous we have not received our money yet and they have already mailed out paper checks but haven’t finished with people that they can put money directly in the bank 2 get it together
Phillip T.
I get ssi on the first of the month, and never file tax return
When will I get stimulate check?
Kimberly
I’m on SSI also and I talked to someone at ssa yesterday about mine and my son’s stimulus check because he is over 17 and she said the the irs has the way to get into there system and people that have direct Express cards they will get it the same came has the other money is deposit I have never filed taxes either so I’m not sure on that part I was told we didn’t have to do that
Michael
We Will Mostlikely Get 1200 On The Same Fay We Get Our Pay From The Ssa?????®✔
V.V.
Hi Phillip, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Dee
Mike did you get answer
Victori
How does the IRS Get your direct express card info? I don’t have a bank account and I’m on SSDI
Kimberly
It will go on your card like your other money goes