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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steven v.
i was hurt at work and i am on ssd but because i was claimed as a dependant on my girlfriends taxes i dont get a stimulas check im 58 years old flat broke had a heartattack and they give away tons of money to almost everyone so why cant i get any help just another
way to hurt us older people
Maureen K.
I file taxes but I am a senior on SS. I do not owe taxes or get a refund. Will I get my check? Hubby $ I file jointly $ do not have enough income to owe tax
peter
You two get one each of 1,200 a total of 2,400. And if an when you get it, im happy for you
A.C.
Hi, Maureen. 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 around the end of April and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients starting in early May. We hope this helps.
Gloria C.
If I was claimed on somebody else income tax this year will I get a refund I’m on SSI and disability
Kim
No. Read the website
A.C.
Hi, Gloria. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making direct payments to eligible people. We cannot determine your eligibility. 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!
SANDY
Why is it the general public of first round got theres and was told a date. . ive heard so many fates for ssi and ssdi. Cant they say more? With stores running on low of everything and things being triple price the last 2 months. Home deliveries botched. I’m out of food. Don’t they realise we used to work and pay taxes. Don’t we deserve a actual date and time to expect this 1200. Ya people are out of jobs. But this is unreal to be the second wave no exact timeline. Now it’s end of April. Now it’s no later than early May.
Frustrating. ……
Chris H.
I need to update my banking information for direct deposit when I get the non filters it was correct on the confirmation on them sending money to my account is wrong can someone contact me or do I have to call
A.C.
Hi, Chris. 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!
Fatima
Dear greedy asses. The stimulus is for adults. Your child <16 who receive SSI will NOT get a stimulus payment.
Michele
Wow…people are just asking questions. No need to be a jerk.
KEVIN
Actually there IS reason to be a “jerk”. In most people’s eyes, the ones who have been here since day 1, listening to the same exact questions, the same exact bull shit and the same exact whining, its called honesty. Dip shit.
John P.
IF I CLAIM MY DISABLED SON ON MY INCOME TAXES WILL HE RECEIVE A STIMULUS CHECK BECAUSE HE GETS SSI
peter
Nope
peter
Nope cause you claim your son he gets nothing but you get 500.00 for claiming him on your taxes anybody who been claimed by family the one who did the claim gets 500.00 and the other get nothing even if on ssi. Or not on ssi and if you dont belive me look it up on the wed type in the word’s and search use as many different words to find it
Lisa
I recieve Ssi and my mother claimed me as a dependent on her taxes for 2019 and only got 500$ will I still recieve the stimulus check
Sb
You are over 17 an adult. Regardless if she claims you. Go to sight to find out if you qualify on your own.
peter
Not if someone claim no you get nothing
A.C.
Hi, Lisa. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making direct payments to eligible people. We cannot determine your eligibility. 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!
Marlena B.
and I thank that it’s wrong that if somebody claims you as a dependent don’t get to get a check trump should have givin it to everybody who need it that’s not fair at all we need money to
Paula w.
Trump dont hold the purse Nancy & congress & the senate make the bills !
peter
The one who claim you got money thats why, then it would be called double dipping and thats not fair for others
Marlena B.
I want to know do I get a stimulus check I’m on ssi me and my dad and we trying to find out do we get a stimulus check
A.C.
Hi, Marlena. 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!