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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Jordan
Need tracking number for check and need change of address or have it put on my card
June E.
Hello: my name is June E. Boyd; I am an 85 year old great grandmother who has legal custody of my grandson. I did receive the $1200 stimulus check; however it was not through H & R Block, the way I filed my income tax relative to my employment and my grandson as a dependent. Is there anyone who can help me with this problem;l in the interem, I will contact H & R Block. June Boyd
Jennifer K.
Unable to file on non filer. Keeps getting rejected due to pin. Tried calling and cant get someone. Please help
Jennifer K.
I have been trying unsuccessfully to update info on non filer. I complete the whole thing submit and have gotten rejected due to incorrect pin. I am unable to get the pin. PLEASE help!!
Michelle w.
I have 2 dependent children and I can’t find help to fill out the irs stuff for them. I get ssi payments each month but can’t do what needs to be done for my kids. Please help
peter
The kids wont get anything, but you may if there your kids and that be 500.00 a head only and yes you need to file quickly go to a tax office
Cecil K.
Just because I’m claimed as a dependent on someone else they get a check but SSI don’t.
Mario C.
Su pregunta no está clara, pero si eres declarado como dependiente de alguna persona que hace taxes, no puedes recibir los $1,200.00.
Lea las reglas del IRS que son muy claras.
peter
Yep thats right why cause it called double dipping cant have that look at it like this how many people can say in one household when filing taxes the head of household. ? Answer is 1
Zelma C.
When will we received our check , Im on SSI .
Mario C.
Señora lea las noticias.
Los beneficiarios de SSI Recibirán su cheque de $1200.00 en los primeros días del mes de Mayo.
Si tienes hijos menores de edad, debes entrar en la página del IRS y llenar la solicitud correspondiente, es necesario que lo haga cuanto antes.
Le deseo éxitos
peter
True she needs file for her kids to get that
Johnny W.
Iam on ssa and my sonis on ssi and both get a part off of me but the are maill are chacks
Janet l.
I am on disability because I got injured on my job and could no longer work.So yes I am not a welfare case, which alot of people are legitimate. Am use to basically living on not much so it will be greatly appreciated when check reaches my bank.
Mickey A.
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Audrey
I didnt get supported or claimed on my family tax return and i rece7ve ssi. Thoighs who did and got theor checks then are now crying because their benefit done came. Well i am struggling and disabled pay all my bills in full. Shame. Askinh for twice the payment is a shame. Know it os hard times but card laid is card played.