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Thread on important new info and tools on getting stimulus checks for #SocialSecurity and #SSI beneficiaries. 1/
Q: I get #SocialSecurity or #SSI. Am I eligible for a check?
A: YES, as long as you're not claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return and your income is below $99K/yr (single) or $198K/yr (couple).
For more see: https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2020/coronavirus-stimulus-checks.html 2/
A: YES, as long as you're not claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return and your income is below $99K/yr (single) or $198K/yr (couple).
For more see: https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2020/coronavirus-stimulus-checks.html 2/
Q: What do I have to do to get it?
A: If you filed taxes in 2018 or 2019, nothing at all. 3/
A: If you filed taxes in 2018 or 2019, nothing at all. 3/
Q: What if I'm a #SocialSecurity beneficiary who did NOT file for 2018/2019?
A: If you're an ADULT, you'll get a check automatically, as long as you were getting benefits last year. (This includes Social Security Disability Insurance, because it's part of Social Security!) 4/
A: If you're an ADULT, you'll get a check automatically, as long as you were getting benefits last year. (This includes Social Security Disability Insurance, because it's part of Social Security!) 4/
Q: What if I'm a #SocialSecurity beneficiary who has kids under 17 and I did not file for 2018/19?
A: For your kids to get their $500 checks, you must file!! You can use this simple and free tool: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments. 5/
A: For your kids to get their $500 checks, you must file!! You can use this simple and free tool: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments. 5/
Q: What if I just started getting #SocialSecurity benefits recently and I haven't ever gotten an SSA-1099?
A: You must file! You can use this simple and free tool, too: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments 6/
A: You must file! You can use this simple and free tool, too: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments 6/
Q: OK, but what if I only get SSI? Have they figured out automatic checks for us, yet?
A: Nope, SSA is still working with IRS to get automatic checks to SSI recipients. If you're an SSI-only recipient and you do NOT have kids, hold tight. https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2020/#4-2020-2 7/
A: Nope, SSA is still working with IRS to get automatic checks to SSI recipients. If you're an SSI-only recipient and you do NOT have kids, hold tight. https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2020/#4-2020-2 7/
Q: What if I only get SSI and I have kids under 17?
A: You're definitely going to have to file to get $500 checks for your kids, so go ahead and do it now! Same free and easy tool: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments 8/
A: You're definitely going to have to file to get $500 checks for your kids, so go ahead and do it now! Same free and easy tool: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments 8/
Q: What if I get Railroad Retirement Board benefits?
A: See answers for Social Security, above. 9/
A: See answers for Social Security, above. 9/
Does all this make sense? Did I cover your situation? Any questions? 10/
