How Can I Get My Missing Dependent Child Credit or Past Stimulus Payments? IRS CTC portal and Latest Status For 2021-2022 Tax Refunds

Despite three rounds of dependent stimulus checks and the advance monthly child tax credit (CTC) paid in 2021, many tax payers are still waiting to be paid and are relying on their 2021 tax filing to get missing payments for their eligible dependents.

While retroactive payments were made or “caught-up” for stimulus checks, missing eligible payments for the CTC were made by adjusting the overall payment for subsequent months. However many eligible recipients still didn’t get their advance child tax credit payment.

You could have used the IRS’ CTC portal to claim missing payments, but the best bet to claim it now is probably via your 2021 tax filing, which you can now file for free via leading providers like TurboTax or eFile. You will also need to file a tax return to claim the remaining six months of dependent payments.

You can see this detailed CTC article or Youtube video for more FAQs around the advance child tax credit and missed payments.

Also just be mindful of overpayments that you will have to reconcile on your 2021 tax return. If your income changed (e.g. went up) or your dependent status’ changed due to a divorce or them filing a 2021 return (and hence no longer a claimable dependent) you may have to repay any payments you are no longer eligible for.

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Third Dependent Stimulus Payment

A third round of dependent stimulus “check” payments has now been paid under the enacted $1.9 Trillion Biden COVID Relief Package (American Rescue Plan Act, ARPA). The latest amount in this round of payments is $1400 for each dependent, the same as the adult stimulus payment.

You can see all the eligibility rules for payment in this article. The biggest takeaway with the 3rd stimulus check payment is that while the maximum income eligibility thresholds were lowered to get the stimulus bill approved, a much broader set of dependents (e.g. college age kids, disabled adults and elderly parents) are now eligible to receive an economic impact payment via the IRS.

Unfortunately the expanded payment amount and eligibility rules mean that payment issues are persisting again, similar to the earlier IRS payment challenges discussed below, and in the comments forum following this article.

When Will I Get Paid and Expect Payment Issues

Most Americans have now been paid their latest dependent stimulus, including any catch-up payments, based on the latest IRS stimulus payment schedule. These federal payments were based on the later of your 2019 or 2020 tax filing, including the specified payment method (direct deposit, check, debit card). For non-filers (see below) they will use payment data from other federal agencies or information from earlier processed stimulus check payments. Due to the fact that payments went out in the middle of tax season it has been very hard to get a hold of someone in the IRS to help with payment or eligibility issues.

And per prior payment rounds these will be done in several batches which means adults could see their stimulus payments come through before their dependent checks hit bank accounts. Mailed stimulus checks an debit cards will take several weeks to be sent. The IRS GMP tool is the best place to get the latest status of EIP/stimulus payments. Also note, adult dependents won’t be paid separately. All payments go to the adult who claimed the dependent.

Plus Up Stimulus Payments to Capture Updated Dependent Information (from 2020 returns)

The IRS is aware that several people have updated income and dependent information in their most recent (2020) tax filing. As a result the IRS is now processing additional or plus-up extra stimulus payments for tax filers who had earlier received payments based on their 2019 tax return information but are now eligible for a new or larger payment based on their recently processed 2020 tax returns. These “plus-up” payments per the IRS could include a situation where a person’s income dropped in 2020 compared to 2019, or a person had a new child or dependent on their 2020 tax return, and other situations.

Third Stimulus Payments for Adults Now Being Issued by the IRS, but Dependent Payments Late (again!)

Like the first and second dependent stimulus checks there already appear to be ongoing issues with the IRS issuing the third dependent stimulus payments at the same time as the adult payments. You can see a discussion of earlier issues (and solutions) in this video and in the updates below. See the the email I got from Jim recently regarding his payment situation. Sounds like many of the emails I received during earlier stimulus payment rounds and the many comments below this article.

Hi Andy,

I really love your work and your YouTube channel (I’m a subscriber) and today I received my $1400 stimulus (yay) however I did NOT receive any $ for my 2 dependent minor children ($2800).  Do you know if payments are sent all at the same time or are they staggered? Where can I go to find out if you don’t know?  Thank you SO MUCH!

Cheers,

Jim 

Answer: Thanks Jim. Stimulus Payments are sent in batches and the IRS Get My Payment tool is where you get the latest status. Dependents could lag several weeks in getting their stimulus (in the claiming adult’s account) given broader eligibility verification and related IRS updates to their systems.

Stimulus Payments for Non-Filers and Dependent and Payment Information Updates

For Non-filers who haven’t filed a recent tax return, the IRS has worked with relevant agencies (e.g. SSA for Social Security recipients) to get the latest payment and dependent data. There is also talk of a new non-filer tool the IRS would roll out to allow payment and dependent detail updates for this payment. This would also allow updates to flow through for the other expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) stimulus payments in the ARP package. Or else the IRS will use payment and dependent details based on previous stimulus payments.

California $500 Dependent Check

CA Governor Newsom recently announced an expansion to the recent Golden State Stimulus, provides $1100 in additional direct payments to Californian middle-class families that make up to $75,000. It will provide an additional $600 direct payments to adults and a $500 dependent payment for qualified families. If the bill is approved, it would be paid out later this year.

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Delayed Payments for Those Who Filed 2020 Tax Returns

Based on comments I am seeing on this article it does appear that those who recently filed a 2020 tax return are seeing delays with this round of payments, despite getting the first and second on schedule. Here are a couple of comments illustrating this.

I received my dependent payments separately for the first 2 payments. This time [3rd stimulus] I got everything at once. I am a nonflier so I did the form last year for that. It seems like they do it differently each time. It also looks like everyone who filed 2020 taxes is not getting their stimulus as fast this time. My daughter always got hers right away and she has not seen hers yet this time, she filed her 2020 taxes and is eligible. However myself and my partner both got ours this time and neither of us filed [our 2020 return] yet.

I claimed the recovery on my 2020 taxes and received my tax returns a week ago. I still haven’t received either portion of the third stimulus either. When I use the payment tool it says “not enough information or not eligible”. Does it give you the same message? I’m not understanding what is going on either and it’s very frustrating. I hope this semi-helps and hopefully we will be seeing our payments soon!

There are two likely reasons for this. One is that your 2020 income was too high to qualify, The other reason could be due to the behind the scenes data processing at the IRS where they need to ensure recent 2020 tax data is matched/aligned to their stimulus payment programs and systems. It should eventually work out, but you could get your payment a bit later than usual in a later tranche.

I will keep posting updates on this third round of payments. Please follow me via the options below and keep reviewing comments to see how others are dealing with payment and eligibility issues.

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Second $600 Dependent Stimulus Check Payment Review

The $900 billion COVID relief bill (CAA) included another (second) round of stimulus payments for adults and ALL qualifying dependent children under the age of 17 at the end of 2020. While the adult stimulus check amount was only $600, half of the original $1200 stimulus payment, in order to keep the overall stimulus package price tag reasonable for Republican Senators to approve, the new dependent stimulus payment will be $100 more at $600 per qualified dependent. You can see full details of this payment and updated income thresholds in this article, which also looks at the proposed $1,400 third dependent stimulus check. Please also see the FAQs below and hundreds of comments at the end of this article for others who are waiting for or got their missed payments. I also covered payment challenges in this video.

[Update Feb 16th, 2021] The IRS has confirmed it has issued all first and second Economic Impact (Stimulus Check) Payments it is legally permitted to issue, based on information on file for eligible payees and their dependents. The GMP tool was last updated on Jan. 29, 2021, to reflect the final payments and will not update again for first or second Economic Impact Payments.

If you haven’t yet received your payment and GMP is not showing payment details then the IRS is recommending you claim this (and past missing payments if eligible) via a recovery rebate credit in your 2020 tax return that you will file this year. Major tax software providers like Turbo Tax and Tax Act have updated their software to allow tax payers to claim their missing first or second stimulus payment as a recovery rebate with their 2020 tax filing.

If you are unable to claim the missing dependent stimulus payments via your tax return then you can potentially wait for the new stimulus claimant tool per Biden’s executive order to the IRS/Treasury.

[Updated Feb 5th, 2021] The IRS is still sending dependent stimulus payments but it’s ONLY to the taxpayers whose payment got deposited into a wrong account or waiting to get it by check or debit card. The IRS will not be issuing new or additional payments to anyone who hasn’t yet received their expected dependent stimulus payment and has no payment status showing in the GMP tool. They are prepping up their system for tax filing season and have no time to issue missing dependent payments unfortunately. See the FAQs below on how to claim your missing or incorrect dependent stimulus via a recovery rebate credit (RRC) or a potentially NEW tool that Biden ordered the IRS to implement to help deal with missing stimulus payments. This is shown below and also discussed in this video.

Biden Executive order for Treasury to provide online tool for claiming missing stimulus payments

[Update Jan 25th] There may be some hope for those who yet to receive their stimulus payment (and have not or cannot claim it via their tax return) following President Biden’s recent executive order instructing the treasury department reopen the non-filers tool or create a new online tool for people to claim their missing or partially paid stimulus checks. This would mean that getting missing checks via tax return won’t be the only option. While details are still to be released by the Treasury Department (under which the IRS falls), who would be responsible for implementing this executive order, it would likely include both adult and dependent stimulus payments.

Also I have posted two recent videos on this topic – one is a detailed review of the $600 Dependent Stimulus and the subsequent one is a Q&A for Issues People are Seeing with this Payment (please like and subscribe if you find these videos useful).

Issues with my Second Dependent Stimulus Check (Recovery Rebate) Payments

Like the first round of dependent payments (see updates below), many readers are reporting similar issues with the IRS payments for the second child dependent stimulus payment, despite already having received their adult stimulus checks. At this point it is best to wait for the IRS to finish processing (January 15, 2021), especially if you had issues with the first round of payments. They will be using your 2019 tax return or Non-Filer data (for those who don’t file a tax return) as of November 21st, 2020 to determine how and who gets paid.

If you haven’t yet received your stimulus payment you will need to check state on the IRS website (Get My Payment GMP Tool), call their call center (later in January 2021 is better) or just file for this when you submit your 2020 tax return in 2021. Major tax software providers like Turbo Tax and Tax Act are updating their software to allow tax payers to claim their missing first or second stimulus payment as a recovery rebate with their 2020 tax filing.

Its Mid-January and I Still haven’t got my payment. Help!

Based on the comments below and on the videos above a lot of people are still reporting they have yet to receive their dependent stimulus payment, despite having received their adult stimulus check. The IRS is still processing payments, including those by direct deposit, check and debit card, so you need to keep checking the status for your payment online as it could change (only updated nightly). The IRS has also noted issues with payments related to tax filing with some large tax filing providers and mistakes on their end that required them to redirect payments (e.g. incorrect bank account) as checks and debit cards. However if you have not received your stimulus payment by the end of January or get a status in GMP tool saying it will be paid ten the only recourse you will likely have is to claim it via filing a 2020 tax return (see free options here at TurboTax).

Can I update dependent information in the non-filers tool?

The non-filers tools is closed for updates now. So if you haven’t got paid or the GMP tool is not showing payment by check or debit card by now, you won’t be get automatically paid and really only have two options left – either claim it via a recovery rebate credit in your tax return or hope that the IRS reopens the non-filer tool at some point (or works with agency to figure out missed payments). I think the later option will mean several months delays if the first stimulus was any indication. Even if you don’t file (and didn’t expect to this year) you may need to do so to get your payment sooner. You can also use this approach to update your dependent information and bank account details. Also note if you don’t file and someone else (e.g. an ex spouse) does file a 2020 tax return legitimately claiming your dependent they will get the stimulus payment and you may permanently miss out. So file unless you have a strong reason not too or are okay with potentially waiting months or missing out on the stimulus payment. With a third Biden stimulus payment likely in March or April 2021, this makes not filing a less appealing option.

No Deposit in Your Bank Account? Then you may be getting a Debit Card in the Mail

Per the latest IRS processing schedule update, they have nearly completed paying the second stimulus check payments that were sent out by direct deposit. This includes dependent payments. They are now processing stimulus payments that were known to have errors and as a result millions of taxpayers will receive their second Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) by debit card instead. These prepaid debit cards are faster and more secure than checks, and can easily converted to cash.

Note that the form of payment for the second stimulus check may be different than the first one (even if you got it late via check). Some people who received a paper check last time might receive a prepaid debit card this time, and some people who received a prepaid debit card last time may receive a paper check. People can check the status of both their first and second payments by using the IRS’ Get My Payment tool, which will show the mailing date for these debit cards. If you have not received your stimulus payment in the mail (debit card or check) by the end of January and the GMP tool has does not show the payment then the only recourse you will likely have is to claim it via filing a 2020 tax return.

How do I claim the missing stimulus check payment for my dependents if I don’t file a return and don’t plan to in 2020 (e.g. social security recipient)?

Getting a lot of comments from people who don’t file taxes and wondering how they can claim the missing stimulus check for their dependents (or themselves). Basically even if you don’t file taxes you still had to file a Non filers form on the IRS website. It’s too late as of now to file that from and get the second payment out to you as that deadline has passed (was Nov 20th, 2020) and the non-filers tool is closed. The IRS is now recommending that even non-filers must file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR to claim the missing stimulus payments (officially known as a Recovery Rebate Credit). Anyone with income of $72,000 or less can file this form for free through most large tax providers like Turbo Tax or Tax Act, or electronically for free through the IRS Free File Program

My Child was 16 in 2019? But if I claim him in my 2020 return he won’t qualify for the Dependent stimulus

Note that when you file your 2020 tax return, the age criteria for the dependent stimulus check still applies. Some people are finding that they would have been eligible for first and/or second dependent stimulus because it allowed 2018 OR 2019 tax information. to be used for the dependents age (have to be younger than 17). However if they claim the missing dependent stimulus as a recovery rebate credit via their tax return they will have to use the 2020 age for this and many kids who turned 17 in 2020 would no longer be eligible to get this payment.

2018 vs 2019 return data causing payment issues

Several people are reporting (in comments below and video above) that they are seeing payment issues with the second round of payments. One significant item I am seeing cause these issues is that the IRS used 2018 returns in several instances for the first dependent stimulus payment, while this time they are only using people’s 2019 return (or non-filers data from first stimulus payment). So if your data is different between the two years then your dependent check will have payment issues.

Other items to check for: Ensure no one else has claimed your dependent. If you have an ex-spouse or another guardian who are claimed them in their 2019 return (or via non-filer tool) then you will have issues getting the second round of dependent stimulus (recovery rebate) payments. Note that the IRS will not be deducting

Missing Payment Status means no automatic stimulus

According to the IRS, if the GMP reflects a direct deposit date and partial account information, then your payment has been sent via direct deposit. If you see a mailing date, that’s when a check or debit card was sent and could take 3 to 4 weeks to get to you. However if you get the status of “Payment Status #2 – Not Available” on the Get My Payment (GMP) stimulus tracker tool, it means you won’t be getting the second stimulus check automatically sent to you. Instead you would have to claim in your 2020 tax return filing and claim it is a recovery rebate credit. There is no second round of automatic payments for this status

Also the IRS is making payments in several batches, so you may get your adult stimulus check first and your dependent one a few days or weeks later if processed in subsequent payment batches. This is likely the case if you had issues with your first payment and faced delays when getting.


[Update on First Stimulus payment for Dependents] As you can see from the many recent comments on this article, it looks like the GAO (Government Accountability Office) and IRS have resolved glitches on the non-filer portal for those who do not file a tax return. This means the $500 dependent stimulus, approved under the CARES act, which was missing for many eligible recipients is now being processed. Those who missed getting their payments with their original $1200/$2400 stimulus check have reported that starting July the IRS has been mailing and depositing their overdue payments. So they no longer need to wait till 2021 to file their return or wait for another fix to get the much needed $500 payment.

Per the IRS, “The IRS corrected the programming error on May 17, 2020. The IRS will automatically issue additional $500 EIP per qualifying child to affected individuals in early August.  Direct deposit payments are scheduled for August 5, 2020, and paper checks or debit cards are scheduled to be mailed August 7, 2020.”

Further, another $500 dependent stimulus payment has all but been confirmed under the latest stimulus package being developed in Congress. You can see further details in this article. The good news is that eligibility for this payment will be expanded for those under 24 (vs under 17 in first payment). You should expect to see this payment paid along with the second stimulus check for eligible recipients.

Spouse’s past-due child support. The IRS is also actively working to resolve cases where a portion or all of an individual’s payment was taken and applied to their spouse’s past-due child support. People in this situation do not need to take any action. The IRS will automatically issue the portion of the stimulus check that was applied to the other spouse’s debt.


[Previous Update] With over 100 million stimulus payments made, one of the most concerning questions I am seeing is around individuals or families receiving the standard adult stimulus check (a.k.a economic impact payment) of $1200 or $2400 but not receiving the $500 payment for each of their qualified child dependents. Here is what I found when looking into this further.

The first thing to check is that you do indeed meet all the required income and qualify child criteria (e.g under 17) for the $500 per dependent child stimulus payment. Remember for most Americans this is based on your 2018 or 2019 (whichever was the latest) tax return filed and approved by the IRS. Not your current situation or changes since you filed your last return.

The criteria to receive this kids stimulus credit is even higher thank the Child Tax Credit (CTC), so if you didn’t qualify for the CTC in past years you won’t qualify for this payment either.

Social Security retirement, disability benefits (SSDI) and Railroad Retirement benefit recipients and for those that earn too little to file a tax return need to have registered via the IRS’ Non Filers payment update tool to receive the $500 per dependent child payment in addition to their $1,200 individual payment. This is because the IRS does not have the the qualifying dependent information for these groups.

So I did all of the above and met all criteria but still didn’t get the $500 kid payment? Some possible answers.

For many recipients, who have met all the criteria for the child stimulus, the reason they haven’t yet got a stimulus check is due to the fact the IRS systems processing these payments are truly not working due to technical or data glitches around how the IRS systems manages dependent information. Eg if your child’s information has gaps or missing information or you didn’t provide a valid SSN in your latest tax return then no payment will be made.

Those using the IRS non-filers tool to enter dependent information have also been disproportionately impacted by the missing $500 payments. This is likely another technical glitch with the fillable form as discussed subsequent to the IRS update below.

The other likely explanation you didn’t get the payment is because someone else claimed the dependent on their tax return or in a later filing than yours. This is a big issue for families that are divided, filing separately or where the dependent is not a direct child of the claimant. So you need to make sure that you were the sole claimant or someone else may have received the $500 payment. Finally your payment can be intercepted for overdue child support payments. So you may have gotten the payment but it went to your spouse or someone else who claimed the child.

Another common error being reported is that those who did not owe or did not get a refund on their latest return are stuck in limbo within IRS payment systems because the IRS does not have their banking details. The IRS is aware of these types of issues and trying to correct them in ongoing system update. They have advised they are doing multiple batches of stimulus check payments and those whose payment were held by due to IRS errors may start seeing them in coming weeks (mailed out via paper checks)

One reader left a comment that stated the following, “We got the payment for myself and my wife and it was deposited into an account that was only set up a few months ago so we know they used the information from our 2019 return (plus we weren’t required to file in 2018). But while that return has all the info for both our 5 year old and our 1 year old we did not receive the $500 for either of them. The deposit we received was $2400 instead of $3400. This is especially frustrating because we actually weren’t required to file in 2019 either, but we used the TurboTax thing that came out a couple of weeks before payments started and was marketed as the fastest way for non-filers to get their info to the IRS (which was actually by filing a very limited return). So we went out of our way to use this tool which was supposedly put out in partnership between Intuit and the IRS to get them our info and they still screwed it up? ‍

The above comment confirms another potential cause for the missing $500 payment attributed to filing a simple return via Tax software providers (like Turbo Tax, HR Block) which has caused issues when it comes to the IRS processing dependent payments for these filings. The evidence is anecdotal but the above comment does confirm what many lower income Americans are seeing. Hopefully the IRS fixes this (or provides a number to call) or they’ll have to wait till filing their 2020 return to claim the $500 payment.

Can I call the IRS? At this point there is little recourse for most people trying to resolve this by speaking to someone at the IRS. The agency however just announced they are adding live representatives to take calls on the stimulus check payments (see details here). Most people will still however have to wait for their Economic Impact Payment letter as a way to confirm payment and follow-up on missing or incorrect payments.

IRS Update on $500 payment – Unfortunately the IRS has confirmed that those who did not receive the full amount of their expected stimulus payment, including the supplementary $500 child dependent payment, will need to claim the additional amount when they file their 2020 tax return. This is a tough break for many families who needed/expected the $500 payment as soon as possible and were hoping to get a supplementary or corrective payment in the mail sometime in the near future. You’ll now need to wait till 2021 when you file your tax return to fix this and get paid the child stimulus if you are eligible.

VA and SSI recipients may have a little more time to have the $500 added automatically to their standard stimulus check payment by using the Non-Filers tool (via IRS website). However they must file by May 5th to qualify or like most American’s they will have to wait until 2021 to get the additional $500 when filing a 2020 tax return.

Note, a number of comments below indicate that even using the non-filers tools is causing issues with receiving this payment. There seems to be a problem with the online form where there is no box to check to claim your kids as dependents , even though you put in all their information (the printed form seems to have this). I am sure the IRS is looking into this, but looks like yet another technical/coding glitch with the non-filers tool that is just using online fill-able forms.

Direct Express Account Holders: You may use the Non-Filers tool, but you cannot receive your and your children’s payment on your Direct Express account. You may only select a bank account for direct deposit or leave bank information blank and receive the money by mail.

Both parents received the $500 payment. So a few unmarried or separated parents with an eligible child commented that they both got the $500 child stimulus payment as they filed separately. The good news, or loophole is that there is no provision in the law requiring repayment of the payment. So you get to keep it if you get it. The IRS will send Notice 1444, Your Economic Impact Payment, to each parent and they should keep the notice for their 2020 tax records.

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  1. I also did the non filers tool..I received 1200 but not the 500 per child..their s.s is valid I am just curious to why irs is not sending the 500 per child like they said they would..

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  2. I also like everyone else filled out the non filers form weeks ago and received the 1200 on Wednesday but nothing for my child. Pretty disappointing.

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  3. I did not get the 500 dollars for either of my children , All my information is up to date . so now where do we go from here? I now have to file a claim that states I did not get it this is crazy.

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  4. So glad I’m not the only 1 who is going through this but also very sad that we’re going through this. It seems like the people who need it the most are the ones getting screwed out of our dependant $500. I was counting on that extra to get my son new clothes, shoes and other things. I used the non filers to put our information in, it was correct and no one else can claim him. Where’s our $500???? Please let me know of any updates.

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  5. Ugh! Same boat! Fill out the non-filers (for my 3 children), got an email saying Congratulations, it was excepted! Got my stimulus today… only $1200. Where is the $1500 for children!? I’ve looked all morning for info… none. Glad to know it not just me, but sad for all of us, who expected & need that money.

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  6. I get ssi
    And I did file with the irs free file for my children
    My app was accepted but I still only
    Get a payment for myself
    Also filed it before the first deadline in April
    What can I do ?
    Will they send it at a different time?

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  7. just adding my voice to the chorus

    I’m on SSDI, I received a direct deposit for $1200 this morning, my son turned 16 in January, no one else has ever claimed him as a dependent, I sure af don’t owe child support, and I have an email from 4/16 telling me my return was accepted by the IRS thru the non-filers tool

    I *knew* I was gonna get the shaft on this, somehow, and I’m intensely grateful that we don’t NEEEEED it like so many other people do

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  8. Same here. I have having threw the IRS ” get my payment tool” as soon as it appeared. I filling with my husband and put my two kids who are also autistic age 11 and 12. No one can claim them but us. I received the money yesterday in my bank account but only the $2,400. My children’s $1,000 is missing. My son has SSI and my daughter just got approved after fighting it in court for 4 years. She still hasn’t received any payment from ssa but there is no reason for my children not to get there money.

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  9. I’m a single mom of 4, my oldest two are biologically mine and my other 2 I’ve had full custody of for 4 1/2 years. We are currently going through the adoption process but of course it’s on hold bc of this virus. My two middle children are on SSI. I don’t receive any child support from my youngest two birth parents, nor from my oldest twos birth father. I filled out a non filers form and entered the correct info, but only received the $1200… which I’m not complaining, but I was really looking forward to paying off debts so if something happens to me, my kids aren’t stuck with my debts. Also, it would have been nice to be able to take them somewhere nice for a change.

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  10. Same thing with me I did the non filer on IRS site,I recieved the 1,200 but did not recieve the 500 for my 9 yr old son when I go back to check status of efile all I get is it is processing information I dont understand why the 500 didnt come with the 1,200 payment.

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  11. I get ssdi and filled out the form and didn’t get $500 for my son. Has anybody heard an update about this? Is it coming later? Can we contact someone?

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  12. My husband and I received 2400 this morning, but not for our two children or our 2 nieces & granddaughter we have guardianship of, I went into the non filers way before the April 22 deadline. He gets SSI, I’m not sure what’s going on. Also my brother in law got his 1200 but not his wife they don’t know what happened there either they’ve been married for almost 38 years.

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  13. Why don’t the social security recipients receive money for their children?? They need to fix it or let us know something besides look at the website. I entered all correct info and no one else claimed them.

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    • I didn’t receive it either. We all in the same boat. Something is not adding up. I follow all the criteria and was accepted no dependent check was issued.

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  14. I too filed through Non-Filers as I’m not required to file taxes because I received SSI for myself and daughter after my husband/her father passed away. I also have a son with who was not related to my late husband who I have claimed and had since day one, no one else has claimed him. I, like many others only received, $1200. Thankful for my $1200 but my kids deserve their cut too. I’m still a single mom struggling like everyone else.

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  15. SSDI here. Filed through IRS non-filers the day the app was live. Received the 1200 for myself, but did not get the $500 per child. I have 2 under 16. I am a single parent on disability, with the cost of essentials going through the roof I really need that extra. What the heck IRS??? I did everything you told me to do and used your own site to do it yet I still didn’t get what you told me I would get! I received e-mail the morning after filing through their non-filer app that confirmed my information was accepted, not just received, but accepted. So what the heck???

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  16. I am a single mom with a 16 year dependent. I received my stimulus payment but not the $500 for my dependent. I filed thru the non-filers portal and gave her info . She is not claimed by anyone else. We need this money like everyone else.

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  17. I thought this only happened to us, but to my surprise there are hundreds of people who did not receive the payment for their qualifying children.
    My wife and I also just received the $2400, but did NOT receive the $500 for our first child, who is 2 and a half years old! (whom no one else has claimed in their taxes) We’ve also had a second child this March (2020) who apparently does not qualify for the $500 stimulus payment this year…
    The IRS needs to do something about this.

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  18. I received my $1200 but not the $500 for my child and I used the non-filer tool all information was correct & irs “accepted it” I am beyond frustrated I hope this is sorted sooner then later. Praying for answers!!!

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  19. Very frustrating I filed both 2018 and 2019 tax return. I did not receive the $500 payment for both children that I file whom are actually mine. Not damn cool when you are out of work and was counting on that money. The IRS needs to fix this glitch and give those people like myself the money that they were due.

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  20. I wasn’t going to file this year due to not enough money to file but I went in to 3 different software programs to file my return only to be REJECTED because I had already been claimed as a dependent on another return already processed!!????? of course I have not been able to speak to anyone about this issue would like to find out who used my SSN# GUESS WHAT I HAVE NOT REC’D ANY STIMULUS MONEY AND WON’T unless I can speak to someone and now I did amendment on the return that i filed and had to change it saying yes I could be claimed as a dependent on another return, and I don’t know who did this???? and can it be fixed? Please if anyone can provide any info. please do
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  21. SSDI did do non filers and got 2400 but didnt get for our 13 yrs old. This is ashame… We need our dependents 500 shouldn’t have to wait.. We did what it asked a long time ago.

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  22. Very sad. I came here as legal immigrant 20 yr ago and gave Birth to real Dreamer, my daughter, from me legal, born here ..I d iui don’t received 500 for kid but I think THAT is $500 they giving to illegal undocumented in this State, that can pay..us to.

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  23. I got my stimulus for 1200 but not the 1000 for my 2 kids . I’m on social security and I filled out the non filer form on the IRS website on April 15th. I printed both the forms and confirmation that it was accepted. I hope they fix their mistake and not make us wait to claim on next years taxes.

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  24. I recieved my $1200 payment today and I am on disability but did not recieve for my 2 dependents. I am certain information and everything was submitted correctly and on time. From what I have read, there is nothing that can be done at this point and nobody available to take calls.

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  25. Same thing in my case, only received the 1200 and nothing more. I have four children all under 12 and a widow so I know nobody can claim them. WTF!

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  26. We are self employed and our business had a horrible year, so no tax refunds for 2018 and 2019 hasn’t been filed yet. Received $2400 for my husband and I, but nothing for our five year old who receives SSI. Happy to receive the $2400 as it will get our bills caught up until we can work again, but does our daughter not count?

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  27. this was very hurting to not recieved payment for my three children. i myself already made a mistake by not adding my wife, so on top of that not getting payment for the children is well over the top.

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  28. Same, same, same. I get SS survivors benefits for both my 10 year old and myself. Took the extra step of filing by the deadline just to make sure my daughter got the 500, it was approved, I received the $1,200 today, but no payment for my daughter.

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  29. I also only got $1200, but not the $500 for my 4 year old. I triple checked all of our information, before I completed the non-filers application. My only guess is that they’re giving out the initial amount, and will give the dependents portion after May 5th. I hope so…

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  30. I filed also, received the $2400 for my husband and I but the $1500 for our 3 dependents was not included. They are 2,3 and 10. So frustrating with both of us out of work and relying on that to pay our mortgage and other household bills. What is going on here?!

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  31. I am a non filer since 2015, but my 3 children’s information has been on previous tax forms, so they should be in the system. I entered all the information on the non filer form, and I was expecting 2700.00. I only received 1200.00. I have been unable to work because of Corona, and I really needed this money. Hoping there is a way to correct this!

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  32. I also waited weeks for the irs portal to stop saying payment status not available to finally getting eligible for payment to five days later getting a stimulus deposit but only to find out they on gave the amount for me and not my two children that no one else claims ages 5 and 8 that I clearly qualified for . I don’t get it because I filed thru turbo tax and then after I got nervous with no payment status so added the non filer info With kids socials again since turbo tax Wasn’t giving me a response .. I had little income as it was but Bankruptcy suggested I filed thru turbo tax . But I don’t get where the $1000 is for my two dependents . The more people make a stink about this maybe they will see this and figure out what went wrong.

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    • We got 1200 today, and I have 4 children, we put all of their info in the irs website… maybe they are adding the children later I don’t know why there would be a space to add your children if they aren’t counting them… its so confusing, we get SsI for my son, Jordan. 1200 and 3200 are much different numbers. I just wish they would do what they said, I know it must be hard to keep up with it all, just hope it gets corrected soon

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    • I have 1 child 11 years old, there is no one else that can even claim him, legally anyways. I never got the $500 for him, and I filed everything correctly without a doubt. His mother past away in 2013, so I know she didn’t claim him. And I claimed him on the non-filer with the irs. Whay is going on?

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  33. Me and my husband receives SSDI and we filed taxes for both 2018 and 2019 I received mine and my husbands stimulus payment of 2400 but did not receive payment for my 6 children. It’s crazy I have wrote the irs email no word back I have called the number on the paper mailed due to my mom got the paper no help. It said do NOT use non filer tool if you filed a tax return so damn you don’t know what you have to do. My dependents was listed on my returns where is my kids money.

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  34. I just received my $1200 but just as everybody else, I went to non-filers website and entered my 12yr son info. And was told that IRS accepted and still did not receive the additional promised $500 per child, that was suppose to be a part of this stimulus relief package. I need that money to help pay on bills and supply food for us.

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  35. I am on SSDI I recieived my stimuulus payment today but did not recieve my sons 500.00 and he is on SSI I filled out a short tax return because I was told I had to even thow I usually do not then I’m told I have to fill out the form to add my son to recieve his 500.00 and I would get that when I got my 1,200 and his was not there when I received mine today. I’m reading that just about everyone who has children and followed the correct means to recieve the 500.00 for their children have not gotten that money yet for the children . Who ever is in charge of this needs to fix it fast we need that money now.

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    • AMEN same here, I am on disability, i filed Nonfilers early enough. I received mine this evening but not my sons.

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    • I to have that same problem…and did the same thing you have done. I’ve read they have no number to call .Someone is being lazy and not doing their job .This is 2020 and they treating this like its 1980 .I think this was away for them to get their census done and get a count not sure but Fix this problem please and thank you

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  36. Single father on SSDI, One three year old dependent. Met all criteria and entered all information correctly into the IRS portal well before the 22nd deadline. No one can claim myself nor my son. His Moms not in the picture and never has been. I recieved only the 1200.00 via direct deposit. Where is the dependent part of 500???

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    • My daughter is autistic and on SSI..I went thru turbo tax originally and then called turbo tax to cancel..didn’t work and filed on the free file IRS site later..just to make sure no issues. Got my $ today..none for my 2 kids. Seriously what can we all do to get their attention?? We have been waiting on this money and need the extra $1000 promised!

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    • Me two got mine detect deposit my son’s wasn’t there up dated all info way before the Dead line got my confirmation email form irs.gov and have saved copy of the non filler tax form obviously they got it because I got the detect deposit and all of my son info is correct SSDI gives him a check ever month because i get SSDI both of are checks are deposit in my account form SSDI and IRS has All same info so what up any one know what’s going on

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  37. Does anyone know of anyone at all on ssi or ssdi that did receive stimulus for their children? Because so far all I see is nobody had received for their children yet. I wrote my governor on this. He literally sent me back an automated message only explaining how stimulus works and the income levels. The same thing that’s posted on IRS and everywhere else. I’m sure it wasnt even read so I dont know why they say it’s ok to contact them. It’s also not very comforting when it makes us sound as if we have done something wrong, therefore we won’t get the money for our children. Theres absolutely no way so many of us have done something wrong. The irs system is probably crashing, or maybe there is a huge delay and we will receive something for them soon..hopefully.

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    • im on ssi/ssdi got my check but nothing for my daughter did the nonfilers on apr 13th got the email saying irs accepted it so with all these people not getting the children’s money somethings wrong on their part

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    • Yep just got mine and no $500 for my 13yr old son I also did everything correct and way before the deadline and I receive SSI for my son! I’m frustrated get it together already I’d hate to have a Tragedy right now and not have the money to pay for anything smh!!!

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    • I have 1 child 11 years old, there is no one else that can even claim him, legally anyways. I never got the $500 for him, and I filed everything correctly without a doubt. His mother past away in 2013, so I know she didn’t claim him. And I claimed him on the non-filer with the irs. Whay is going on? I am also on ssi, and disability veteran..

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    • i get ssi and got my 1200 but i didnt get the 500 for my child and i even filed a non filers and added my child’s info , and i still never received the 500 so i dont know what is going on

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    • I hope that is the reason, (meaning the IRS is having issues.) And you would think? If the IRS is working with the Social Security Department, then everyone who has children and is on SS, SSDI, SSI, the IRS should know this? And what I am reading here, most everyone that did not receive the money for their children, is on Social Security. I also put my Grandson SS# correctly. As, I am sure everyone else did the same. None of this makes any kind of sense to me. How can SO many here with Dependent Children, NOT get the $500.00? Nothing makes sense to me.

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  38. Same for me .. I’m a single mom and I did the non filers tool and it said I was approved. My daughter is 13 and no one else claimed her. I put all of her correct information in and I received my $1200 but not the $500 for my daughter. This is very upsetting when ur counting on this to get by. To top it off there is no way to get in touch with anyone at the IRS to fix this problem. How do some people get it while others don’t.. so frustrating!!!!

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  39. I went through Turbo tax Non-filer’s for a Simple Tax return just to update our information, since we live off Social Security. We got our Stimulus check for married couples, but we did not receive the $500 for my grandson we take care of, he also receives SSI and I am his appointed payee. Could my grandson’s money come with his SSI check? No one else can claim him on taxes, as all his information is with the Social Security Department, also with my name and information as well.

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  40. I did received the 2400 for me and my husband but with my 2 kids ages 2 and 4, I didn’t receive their 500 each. We used TurboTax to file because it says it’s the easiest. Hopefully, they can fix it, it would be a big help for in time for crisis. Thanks

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  41. Same! I’m a single mom– we NEED the $500. C’mon now. If anyone has any updates, please reach out & let me know. Thank you in advance.

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    • Same here. I did what was told to me via the internet and as a nonfiler used the turbo tax nonfilers registration. I provided both of my children’s info under the dependents section (NO ERRORS), yet low and behold today I received my stimulus in my bank account, but not their’s. $1000 is a lot of money to just not show up after doing everything on my end I was told to correctly. And better yet theres next to no info regarding this issue online never-mind a way to fix it. T make matters more complicating both my children are disabled and receive SSI. Anyways, for the heck of it, I tried to register on the IRS non-filers site since its their deadline TODAY for people like myself, but because I filed through turbo tax it states I already filed! So cant even correct it there either (on the DEADLINE day), perfect.. Praying this is some sort of glitch with dependents that will magically get adjusted and appear in my bank account later this week, yeahhh hopeful thinking I know.. I feel for everyone thats going through something similar. Times are tough enough.

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  42. Nearly the exact situation as Alia Khan. I used the “Non-filers” app the first day it was available and that was before they waivered and said, “yes, use it” then, “no, don’t use it” and finally, “yes, use it.” When I checked the “Get My Payment” website, I noticed a issue with the account number I entered. After panicking, I updated the info on the Non-filers site and a few days later I found they pushed the changes through the system and the IRS showed everything was as it should be and gave a date. The date came and a deposit was indeed made but only for $2,400 and there’s no sign of the additional $500 for our 13 year old son. I’m struggling to find the mental bandwidth needed to address the unusual circumstances that have been created in our personal life. There’s simply too little left to adequately handle another big issue like problems with the IRS.

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  43. I think this is some b.s I did the non filers part with my two children and only got 1200 I didn’t receive my full payment so how do we get the rest of our money I had breast cancer last year is the reason for not filing taxes I was sick and I cant even get what I am owed

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  44. I’m on SSA survivor, I got my $1200 stimulus payment last April 24th but I haven’t got the $500 for my 6 years old daughter , I filed simple tax return ,in Taxslayer.

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