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Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul

April 24, 2020 • By

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Last Updated: February 21, 2023

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.

Visit our website for important information and updates.

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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Comments

  1. Donna T.

    dthompson5411

  2. Rita D.

    We could have done this weeks ago but were told to “Not worry,we have your information already”.what a crock! This is like watching a dog & pony show! Typical “pay no attention to the man behind the curtain” says all powerful OZ!
    I KNEW i should have followed my gut 6 weeks ago! No nice words from a foul mouthed granny!

  3. Mary C.

    IAM a payee for my grandson he receives
    SSI, and I receive SSI as well,
    Will I he still receive the 1200, by him getting SSI are will I be eligible to receive the $ 500 hundred as IAM his gardian .
    Which is which so confuse?
    Thanks

  4. Latrina S.

    What if you file taxes married and spouse receive SSDI? We have not received anything. We filed our taxes but we always have to pay in and owe taxes. When do we expect our stimulus check?

  5. Ronnie K.

    I just being patient but really could use the money as soon as possible. Thanks

  6. angela b.

    I have a bank account and get SSI to but I still haven’t gotten my stimulus check why’s that

    • Kim

      It’s a waiting game period. So just wait like the rest of us.

  7. Ruth A.

    Ruth Smith
    Recieve SSI when are we going to recieve the stimulus checkruthsmith886@gmail.c

    • S

      Mid May which is from the 11th to the 20th

    • T

      To Ruth Smith. You will receive the stimulus check in the middle of may.

  8. DORIS C.

    I retired disabled I receive a exempt retirement check so no taxes are being TAKEING out and I don’t file taxes so will I receive a stimulus check.

  9. Jim W.

    What if u recieve SSI for a child of yours as the rep payee but filed taxes in 2018 but not 2019 yet?

    • Tamica G.

      What if your dependent kids receive Social security payments thru another parent. Like my kids get $72 a month social security from their dad because I tried the non filer web thing and it keeps saying i put the wrong date when I never has to enter a date

      • A.C.

        Hi, Tamica. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making direct payments to eligible people. Please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments Information Center to answer your questions about eligibility, payment amounts, what to expect, when to expect it and more. Hope this helps!

  10. R

    IRS.GOV/CORNAVIRUS that is how you get your money. Get my payment

    • Sandra V.

      I am 60 yrs old was hurt on job after paying taxes for 37 yrs but have not worked since 2002 n have been recieving SS since 2005..have not. Filed taxes since 2003.. do I still get a stimulus check?

      • S

        Yes according to the IRS stimulus payment should be the week of the 27th this week of April

      • A.C.

        Hi, Sandra. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making direct payments to eligible people. We cannot determine your eligibility. Continue to check the Internal Revenue Service Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments page for updates. Thanks.

    • mrL

      bogess page you fuck

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