Stimulus Payment Information and Links

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Reminder for SSA, VA, SSI and RRB Benefit Recipients with Dependents

This deadline has passed. If you didn’t file for your dependant children, the stimulus amount of $500 will be available after you file your 2020 taxes.

From IRS.gov: “The IRS has already scheduled payments to taxpayers based on Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI),  or survivor benefits, Railroad Retirement benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Veterans Affairs (C&P) benefit payments will be scheduled shortly for payment in mid-May. However, the window has closed to use this tool for these recipients who have a child and don’t normally file a tax return. These recipients who do not receive a payment that includes up to $500 for any qualifying children can file a tax return next year to determine their payment based on 2020 and claim any additional amount they weren’t paid this year.”

We have also received multiple questions about dependant children over the age of 17 and parents claimed as dependents on their adult child’s taxes.

IRS Sites

• Get My Payment Frequently Asked Questions
• How to Use the Tools on IRS.gov to Get Your Economic Impact Payment
• Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
• Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here

For Veterans:

• VA Partners with the Treasury Department to Deliver Economic Impact Payments to Veterans and Survivors

News Articles

• 5 reasons you may not have gotten your stimulus money yet (CNN)
• Here’s Exactly When You’ll Get Your Stimulus Check (Forbes)