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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Jess
YES!
We scheduled your payment to be deposited on April 29, 2020 to the bank account below.
Bank Account Number: ************1234 (sorry not even sharing last 4 digits)
If you don’t see your payment credited to your account, check with your bank to verify they received it. We will mail you a letter with additional information on this payment.
If you need additional help or do not receive your payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
peter
Hi jess facebook account ? If youd like maybe its me peter and no i didnt get my stimulus ck yet , this has been so like discouraging till you brighten up the post w/ good news its me peter be well n safe
Mazie D.
Will people who did not file 2019 taxes yet or not filed at all or who owe taxes get their funds deposited into their account?
Karen L.
Good Morning
Question I see SSI INFORMATION but what about SSDI payment ? When will they be received ?
Mary R.
When are people on social security sossoped to get there payments
Felicia L.
I received a 1200 stimulus check even though I qualified for 1700. Will I receive the other 500 at a later time?
S
Next year. You’ll have to file a return and they’ll send it as a refund. Check IRS.gov
Mamabear
I have 4 kids and I don’t file taxes. My oldest son receives SSI but since their dad filed taxes and claimed them without custody. I guess that means things will stay the same and I’m cool with that. Not mad that’s life. IRS doesn’t really want to help, they pick and choose who gets benefits. Already saw this coming, that’s why I don’t really expect anything from our lovely government leaches. Next subject…..anyone?…..lol
Cassandra
If you get SSDI and work and file taxes then how do they do your stimulus check.
Tia
My Kids are the ones on SSi when i went in the Engine.. It rejected” said to Verify everything.. Like your filing Taxes on the EFile on the second page.. Is this a Joke? It won’t even go threw. After the 4 or 5th time trying to get the thing to work” im just Tired… Im a Rep Payee anyways don’t know if it would go for us anyway..
Tysha
Tia go through non filers I have children on ssi and I don’t work I put in for myself and my dependents that receives ssi because the only income in my household are my children ssi money I should be receiving 1200 for me and 500 for them I hope this information helps.
Tinker
Should I applied if my disabled child get ssi?
Annette
I don’t think you’re required to do anything.
Tysha
Tinker Yes you do go through non filers because I had to do it for my kids that receives SSI.
Sue R.
I saw tonight that my stimulus check will be deposited Wed. The 29th. I get SSR. They have the wrong account number for me. I do not get my check at the bank. I have a Rush Card. The account number they had is not my card number either. I think maybe the number they had is a bank account I had maybe 10-15 years ago. Does anyone know what will happen to my check? They said the SS Board would send them out. They have all of my information. I have had the card for years
JanineC
If they have a bad bsnk account number, it will be returned and you will have to wait a while for a physical check to be mailed. I suggest contacting the IRS to confirm they have your correct mailing address.
Sue R.
Thank you.
Carol
Your deposit will automatically be rejected by your rush card account and returned to the IRS. A paper check would then be issued to the address that social security has on file for you.