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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Click here to view the IRS press release about this important issue.
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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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Ricky C.
I had not filed taxes since 2012 did not have enough income but had to file for 2019 due to a inherited IRA I am on SSI disability and adopted grandchildren three I receive my money on a direct express card do I need to do anything to get the stimulas money
V.V.
Hi Ricky, thanks for using our blog. If you’re receiving SSI benefits and you did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes, and have qualifying children under age 17, you should immediately go to the IRS’s webpage visit the Non-Filers: Enter Your Information section to provide your 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.
Herbert W.
I get SSI and haven’t received my check
Terri
Why does it say that SSDI recipients will get their stimulus automatically at the end of April. I know SEVERAL people on SSDI who have already gotten theirs. It is confusion and there is No one to answer this correctly.
Mary l.
My adult son lives with me. He collects SSI I am retired and live on SS. I havent gottenmy check and neither has he. His name is Michael F. Dunne
Kellie R.
When will SSDI recipients receive their stimulus payment?
DEBRA P.
I get SSDI on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Does anyone know when I can expect the 1200.00 stimulus deposit?
Patricia F.
I’m SS Retired with direct deposit. When do we get this..how about our vets. You seem to know more than the IRS. Thank you.
Kenneth
When does ssi people get there 1200 dollars on their cards is it the first when they get there regularly checks or before the first
Vicki c.
When are people on social security widow benefits getting their money in direct deposit.
Pamela S.
I get Ssi havent go a ck its less then 500 and dont do income tax will i get a ck