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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John W.
I will give my vote to Trump yeah IF and I do mean IF I feel like he helped us. THIS is not some everyday ordinary run of the mill problem. Take care of us and we will take care of you. It is that simple.
Joseph H.
Right now we truly need to put our trust and faith in Trump. We have no other choice. We will see how he handles us through this crisis absolutely. I don’t think people need $600 a week, that’s absolutely absurd. Most of those people do not make that in their jobs so now they are getting extra to stay home? But I do feel that everyone, especially those of us who are usually shit on, need to be given extra over the next several months. When it is safe to return to a more normal way of life, than we can manage on what we had previously.
Stevie
whoaaa trump adminstration are thinking about another stimulus??!
Michael C.
It is election year. Trump would be stupid not to. He will not get my vote this year if he doesn’t take care of his people, each and every one of us. There should have been at least 2-3 guaranteed checks.
Peter
Good point ! That be GREAT Trump’s word’s a fabulous deal , ! However they fix why so many didnt get one yet, cause if next one some that did may not get this one !
Stevie
i don’t know whats happening with people that got theirs sent to old accounts and whatnot. but everyone else is getting theirs now it seems. some are waiting on mail. i agree michael trump needs to do whats right for us too because this is major. if he wants my vote also he will
Bruce
YEH well republicans would never agree to 2,000 a month for 6 months, never. mitch the bitch will stomp on that like a roach on the floor. BUT rest assured, there will be another check. they shouldnt be giving the unemployed 6 bills a week tho. I mean what the fuck? I have 2 friends and a son getting more $$$ on employment then they did working. Cut that shit down to 300. We are in hard times right now.
Peter
Its about votes bro , gives them a-lot so they’ll vote for him that will be part of his campaign
Peter
Nope nothing yet no pending and i’ll. Post what ever i want im just saying some got it some didnt cause they screwed up, no dependents no one claim me they fucked up simple as that
Jess
Pete maybe think about checking your date with the get my payment status? I know you’re freaked out to use it… I was too. :/ Its just a thought. Good luck.
Peter
What if it messes me up ? And maybe. Just maybe its on its way ! And Chinese food do try duck? Duck is good
Peter
Oh yeah jess if nothing shows up by next wk mon. Im calling them one here near me is open i r s , ., i’ll keep you update if your here or yeah i’ll post it anyway, how bout a Chinese buffet? Making my self hungry here lol ?
Jess
The only messups I have honestly heard was from SS recipients using non filer tool… and that mess up is just there check being delivered via mail. I say the get my payment is just fine now.But if you don’t feel good about it, just wait for it. I don’t know anything about direct express cards? Maybe it deposits in the morning?
Yeah Im starving. I cant do a buffet right now because of social distancing… dine in is closed. I am going to just order all my favorite items and chow down. 😉
Peter
Im considering that ( get my payment ) app from ss , the. i r s page said everybody w/ a direct express card should get it , im going to wait till Mon and if still none im try a call’s if all else fails im doing that app i r s page , if it were not for you i may have never that thanks jess u been a good help, and your smart too
Peter
Mmm Chinese, Italian, Mexican, good food, even some jewish , some good old Spanish rice, yum, french toast, my fav papa john’s lol?
Peter
Yep still nothing good luck people
Jess
GOT MY 1200!!!!!!!! C-ya guys
Corncerned
That is such wonderful new
Peter
Jess ssi are for the STRAIGHT ? I’m SSDI not SSBI. Lol its a joke lol thanks. I needed a good laugh ?
Jess
OH man, that came out soooo bad. I meant straight up ssi. lol
Its coming in May for ALL SSI. The straights, the gays, the bi’s the universal lovers, whatever. 😉
Carmen d.
There is very conflicting information regarding how Social Security Receipients in Puerto Rico will receive the stimulas check when they are not required to file a tax return. WHO can can answer this?
Iris j.
I recieve ssa when will I recieve my payment no one claim me in19
Anonymous
Sorry, I claimed you. You get nuthin.
Mary P.
I receive S.S.I. only. I have neither debts, nor kids, nor am I claimed as a dependent. My Direct Express card says I have a pending payment for my regular S.S.I., but so far nothing is being said about any pending stimulus payment. When am I getting my stimulus payment? Are they waiting until after the 5th to put it on everyone’s Direct Express card? I was told it would be put on our Direct Express cards on the 1st, but I’m not hearing or seeing anything so far.