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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Nancy l.
I receive SSD but when I check to see about my paymt it tells me not enough info to determine eligibility? What does that mean
Osman M.
I served this country for 7 years ( U.S Army Veteran) Iraq and Afghanistan.
I got 2 girls and I’m Married to an immigrant
Just because that reason i won’t get my stimulus!!!
Do you think this is right??
After putting my life in the line for this country they are giving me the back on this really hard time!!!
lori
Thank you President
,Donald J Trump.
sandra g.
I get Social Security I don’t file taxes and I have no children no dependents to file for just me will it go on my Direct Express Card and I didn’t have to do anything right
Humble L.
Donna McDowell
You did right since you just started receiving benefits January 2020.
Mid May for people on SSI
Karen k.
My check went to the tax place i done my taxes. I have never recieved my money yet. What do i do. I contacted the tax place and the bank. I haven’t got any luck yet
figures
go chase it.like a dog chases a car
Dean L.
How much will back child support take out of my stimulus check
Chameeka
How ever much you owe if you owe more then the 1200 they will simply take the whole thing and send you a letter in 5 to 7 business days
Maryellen L.
I get supplimental security income since 2017 and didn’t file taxes now i learned that my sister claimed me without my consent or knowledge on her 2019 taxes. Even though i paid my monthly rent for my bedroom in her house.my question is do i get a stimulus check?
David
If she claimed you. You won’t get one.
David
I forgot to add. I’m not sure if you can get through to Social Security or maybe the IRS. I think calling the IRS would be much better. Maybe there’s a possibility you can get something if you explain to them that your sister claimed you without your consent. I am not aware of the laws. She could possibly get in trouble for that and may not get anything at all. But on the other hand though I know how it is just to survive on SSI alone. But as I said that is your choice to find out what you need to do. Good luck to you.
Chameeka
????
c b.
according to a social security rep I spoke with last week, even if you were claimed on some ones taxes, you will still get 1200 dollar stimulus check if you are collecting ssi, or any other social security
peter
Did your sister put in what you pay for rent ? I bet she didn’t , your sister is robbing you , and sad as it is family does do this . first off you need a rent receipt second you need tell social security your living arrangements, cause next stimulus if we get one you be exempt again ,
Barbara K.
Can I ask questions here about my stimulus payment on this website?
ed
no
Brian
I get Social Security when would I get my $1,200 on my direct deposit?
INONA K.
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