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.
I’ll update this post if I get any additional information or if the IRS posts updated guidance, but feel free to share your story. You can also subscribe via email or follow via social media options shown below to get the latest updates.
I used the nonfilers tool and I received an email of acceptance April 13th. My daughter was included on the form, all of the information was typed correctly. I do not receive SSDI,SSI, or any other benefit. My daughter is not claimed on anyone else’s return, and my income clearly isn’t enough to disqualify the $500 payment. I received my 1200 amount on April 29th and nothing for my child. This needs to be fixed. People cannot wait until next year for this relief, it is needed now. The IRS needs to complete what they have started and give each individual what they have been promised.
Added additional items to address this in the following post – https://savingtoinvest.com/veterans-retirees-disability-to-automatically-get-stimulus-checks-status-and-eligibility/
Andy,
Forgive me if I’m wrong but that article offers no additional information for someone in my situation. The IRS should have added the dependent payments to the original amount per individual and they did not. Telling people to wait until next year when the requirements were met for the payment and it was still not distributed by the IRS as it should have been is unacceptable. What’s worse, this is mostly only affecting people who do not usually file taxes. I am extremely disappointed that the IRS has not acknowledged their mistake and made an effort to rectify the situation sooner rather than later.
If you don’t file taxes I don’t think you should get any money!! TBH
So screw the people who worked for years and got disabled or retired?? We paid into taxes for YEARS and what we receive as our thank you for working for so long is barely enough to survive on. You realize people on VA benefits don’t file either? So screw them as well? I can understand if it is a person who can work and chooses not to, or a person leaching off every know help aid out there instead of bettering themself. There are different type of people that don’t file.
If they weren’t on your taxes your not going to get money for them, stop whining about what you didn’t get and be thankful for what you did get! Man people are greedy
Some people do not file taxes because they are a single parent and a full time student attempting to make a better life for their kids. Just because someone doesn’t file doesn’t mean they are lazy or living off the system. I just completed my bachelor’s degree this week. Quite frankly, your judgement is disgusting.
Thomas Jefferson is a ass hole
Ok troll, grow up!
Thomas, I am blessed to of gotten my stimulus check for my husband and myself. However, like everybody else we didn’t receive our sons 500 dollars.
I don’t think it’s greedy to want what’s promised. As far as claiming our child on our taxes… Our income is non taxable. That’s why on April 11th we filed out the non filer application.
My husband is a disabled vet and I’m on ssdi after 40 years of working..
I’m not justifying our situation by any means. I just thought I’d bring some clarification to your statements.
The irs has made a drastic mistake and I don’t believe we’re being greddy hoping for money that’s promised to us.
I am a disabled veteran and I don’t file taxes. My income (VA disability compensation) is paid to me for the disability I incurred due to my time in service to my country.
I used the nonfilers tool and received notice that it was accepted on April 10th.
I received $1,200. I was told I would receive $1,700 for myself and my 10 year old daughter.
Explain to me how I’m whining or being greedy for being disappointed for not receiving what I was promised by my government…again?
I also meant to say that my income is 100% non-taxable.
Its so sad that 2 trillion dollars was given to the banks to distribute to small businesses and instead it went to big businesses that don’t need it and that money was given out and finished in 1 week.
Meanwhile people waiting for their stimulus money, or kids stimulus money, and/or unemployment checks, and the many small businesses that have closed up and are suffering waiting for assistance from the government are waiting weeks on end to get a payment. This is injustice. This is unacceptable.
I didn’t receive to the 500 for my daughter who definitely qualifies and it is super frustrating. I’m the only one who claims her. She is 7 so definitely qualifies. And I not only filled out a non filer form with her on it but I also did have to file in 2018 and I claimed her. They were going off those taxes for people who didn’t file in 2019 so they definitely had her info. I should have got that money. And now they say you have to wait til 2021 to file taxes to get the money but I won’t have to file in 2021 so I will never get the money.
I am sure the IRS will provide a fix for non filer tool and pay the $500 correctly. May just take some time and your payment may come via check
Same here. Single mom, and I have no income except child support so I don’t usually file taxes. But once this situation emerged I filed a 2019 simple paper return, 0 income and included myself and daughters info correctly. I ALSO did non filier form, again both our info with banking info. I finally received the stimulus end of April but only for me, not my 3 year old daughter and no one else can claim her. They obviously received my non filier form as that was only place that had my banking info, yet her info was on there. Where is her 500??? This money matters right now significantly. IRS NEEDS TO FIX THIS NOW. Input a system online where people can request a fix. I AM NOT WAITING till 2021 to file a return with again, 0 income to HOPEFULLY get her $500. Not fair.
I’m with you on all!!! Missin my 2 littles payments also!!!! The iRS seem like the biggest scammers over the typical scamming folks out here as far as I’m concerned. Always coincidently screwing up $ , sending to dead @$$ ppl , millions in random ppls bank accounts and snatch Back real quick with in hours too?! & sending to ppl in other countries?!
—the IRS always on top of the $ crap. They sure know how to track down & threaten folks with prison if they don’t get “their”/ “the $” … makes. No damn Sense of the MAJOR SET BACKS , GLITCHES, & what ever excuses they want to use to stall on paying us accurately and correctly PERIOD!!!
There should be no irs period as far as I’m Also concerned. Keep our own $ n shouldn’t have to owe Them anything. As they sit back live high off hogs them selves , probably lAguhing at us suffering & love the fact that they get to play $ God . Shame on them!!!!!!!!
We are all totally in this together !!!!
I used the none filer form as I don’t have to file tax’s since I’m on SSI and I didn’t receive any money not my $1200 stimulus or the $500 for each of my 3 kids all under 17 I did everything it said.
This is the same with me. I filled out the non-filers form when it first came out in April. I believe it was on April 15-16. I have not received a dime yet. I thought that at least the 1200 would have been added to this month SSI payment but it was not. I gave them another bank account for the money for my 3 kids and nothing yet.
I am a solo mom, who filled out the Turbo Tax form on April 10, before the non-filers tool was available. Both mine and my childs social security numbers were listed and correct. I didnt leave anything out. They had my banking information, and direct deposited $1200, NOT the $1700 that we should have gotten. I am most appalled that no explanation for this is being offered by the IRS, neither is a solution or remedy to get it NOW while we need it, by correcting this gross oversight. This administration is full of incompetent people, appointed because of politics, not merit or capability. They are a cancer to the country. From the ABJECT FAILURE of the Federal govt. Under Donald J. Trump, the sociopath, America is SUFFERING! Now , they are attempting to force Americans back into a virus ridden workplace, to risk losing our lives to “open the economy”, while FAILING to do all that needs to be done to stop the spread of the virus, so soulless Donald can try to run his campaign on the strength of the economy.
I dont have much hope for remedies to how the IRS has mangled this effort, nor for handling COVID19 , so long as Trump and his cult followers and lackeys are running America into the ground.
I’m on S.S. I did everything I was suppose to do and in time. I didnt get the 500 for my 2 Grandsons. I’m pretty much begging, please get us out checks for our dependents. Dont make our children suffer because of your mistake. May God watch over and take care of these families who are desperate at this point.
I have full custody of my 3 daughters. Only the 13 year old qualifies for the $500, but my ex husband claimed her for 2018. He has filed his 2019 and did not claim her. I just filed my 2019 taxes and i am claiming her, will I get the $500? What should I do.
So my son gets SSI and we followed all the steps including non-filers and we did not receive any of the stimuli for him. It’s not just me, it’s almost anyone dealing with social security. I’m starting to think this was not a glitch as they stated, but more of a well thought out plan. With no one to complain to or voice our concerns, we are all left in limbo till next year, which I’m sure they will find another excuse to withhold the funds. Our government at work people!
Self-employed, single mom of three (not required to file and properly used the non-filer form as soon as it was rolled out) here. I know they used the info submitted through the non-filer form, or they wouldn’t have been able to send the 1200 to the correct bank account. However, with three kids under 17, it was less than half of what was promised. The more I look into this, the more I think you’re right…
The “oversight” happens to impact the most financially vulnerable group, with the least ability to hold them accountable, in spite of the fact that the non-filer tool was specifically created to avoid this situation… From an administration that simultaneously works to cut programs for low income Americans, it’s hard to believe that this was entirely accidental. ♀️
Sigh.
That’s not the emoji I used… lol It’s supposed to be the emoji of a woman shrugging with both arms in the air. That obviously didn’t translate well. haha
This is frustrating because I keep seeing conflicting answers as to whether or not we will be receiving the extra $500 for dependents. When I google it, it says that those of us who did not receive the child stimulus payments will have to wait until next year and file taxes. Most all of us receive Social Security so we are not required to file taxes that is why we filled out the non-filers form with are child’s information so that we would be entitled to that extra money. Does anyone know for certain if those of us who filled out the non-filers form before the 22nd will be receiving the extra $500 sometime this week because that is also what I heard from a YouTube video. This is just so confusing because I’m hearing conflicting answers to this question. If anyone knows what is going on please reach out and let us know.
I filled out the non-filers form on April 15 because I am on SSI and have 3 dependents. I have not even got my 1200 yet let alone the 500 for each kid. I am not sure what to do.
I work and l receive my 1200 but my 12 year old son did not receive his $500
I get a ssa and have 3 kids and desperately in need of my kids stimulus money I receive my money on the 29th of April they keep saying if you didn’t get your kids payment you will get it on next year tax return but I don’t file taxes and probably won’t remember next year. Very unfair to us some of us are disabled and really need that and we did everything we need to on time to get the payment I did the non filers site on April 9. Please somebody help us.
I like many of you am a single disabled parent on SSDI I did the non fliers link from IRS got accepted email as well I got my 1200 in my bank but NOT the 500 for my child. I went and checked my info thru that IRS same link and though it said to do this so that we can get the dependent money I feel they lied for it wasn’t just that mine shows I FILED a 2019 tax! I didn’t know this was to file a tax form! Thought it was for info on child and bank not a tax files. The form then has me listed as filing SINGLE which is NOT how I would have filed if I had to it would have been HEAD of HOUSEHOLD. That is how you get your claiming of dependents; but they didn’t allow for this and why would it if your not filing taxes. Now the damn thing says too that I filed via self prepared!!! No I did NOT file a tax self prepared I was mislead and IRS link of NON FILERS filed a tax without my knowledge. And they did it wrong on top of it all! I am thinking we now need to file an amendment to correct THEIR mistake! It’s awful that THEY don’t correct this ASAP how do we file next year to get this anyways? This is not right. They said they were helping the lower income first?? I see something very different!
I am on ssdi i got my 1200$ stimulus check but my 4 kids under 17 didnt get there 500$ each and i did everything i was told whata going on i dont file taxes on ssdi
You should have went to the nine filer site.
Even filing out non filers people are not getting the money for their dependants. So that does not always work. I filled it out and didn’t get it for my kids.
Most people did and still did not receive the full amount.
This administration is REDICULIOUS, Same thing for me in FL I’m not required to file even though I went through all there hoops , Crossed all T and dotted my I’s. I did not receive the extra 500 for my son and I’m a single dad ,with no mother in the picture ,on a tight budget. THIS IS REDICULIOUS ! They fumbled the coronavirus response, still are in many places, and now there doing it with what little bit of relief money families are expecting. This is beyond assinine ! Now instead of saying we see our errors, were sending you the relief as soon as possible ,there telling us better luck next time?, maybe next year? I’m literally Flabbergast by this type of incompetence, this type of idiocy starts at the Very top! This administration has to go come November ! Come he double hockey sticks or high water !
Not to get political but this is not Trump’s fault specifically, it’s the fault of the IRS and the fact that congress in general wont fund the IRS’ update of computer system technology that literally goes back to the Kennedy administration. If Trump was allowed to gut and redo the IRS then that would be a welcome project in my eyes.
My husband and I are both disabled. Like all of you we have 3 kids and received nothing for them. This is true even though we filed on the non fillier site and our return was accepted. Our dependents are clearly listed as well as there pertinent information. The only information that varies from most of the others on here is that although we receive our money through the direct express card monthly, we elected to use our banking account instead in hopes that all of our money would arrive together.Instead AS A or treasury went on and manually changed our routing number and we received our $2400 by direct express. Yet the children’s money wasn’t on our bank account or direct express card. Additionally I am my father’s rep payee he’s 90 years old and I still haven’t received his money. When I look him up it says payment status unknown. Not payment status unavailable, geez wtf is going on here? I’m total my family of you include dad is missing over $2700 and we only received $2400. My dad could die from this and he’s spending almost as much as we are with 3 kids. We were told there was no need to file for my dad but I wonder where his money is…maybe it’s never coming but I’m gonna keep pushing for answers. They are screwing with the most vulnerable among us, now we push back!
I’m on Ssdi to and did the nonfilers tool in time by the deadline and put my 13 year old daughters info in and I got my money, but yet didn’t get the extra 500 for her which is very well needed. The irs is messing with people’s money and it’s not right and the 500 was passed through Congress, so irs get on the ball!! Geez!!
This is just not right..i recieved my stimilus but not my 500 for my 14 year old..was told by my local representative that the irs stated i would not get it until 2021. I claimed her the last 5 years…i used h and r block…this is bull i need the money now…this was passed by government…we should not have to wait…someone needs to fix it…
so is it bc of the box not being there i wont get my kids 500 dollars i done the non filers and put my 2 kids on it and got mine but didnt get my kids.. i got mine the 28th and i was jst wondering yes i will admit i do draw ssi and ssdi and i DNT file taxes so does anyone knw when they r goin to fix and send the kids out so i knw when to except it..
I’ll go you one better. My Hubby and I are both SSDI. I filed actuall tax refturn on our info based on 1009 from SSA and claimed all 3 kids as originally instructed. Gave hubby’s checking info. Also did Non Filers when THAT became the way the required us to do things. Same thing, used 1009 from SSA, listed all kids and SSN’s, again directed the money to hubby’s account. Now..IF we had done nothing, hubbys $1200 should have gone to his account of record with SSA and Mine should have gone to my account , right? That wouod explain why no kids portion. INSTEAD $2400 (mine and his) dropped into HIS account without the kids portion. This is not an accident, nor a glitch. Those on fixed incomes are the ones who are not receiving the correct amounts (majority anyway), If you have a problem this big with a program rolled out to HELP people in this hrrible economic climate, you dang well should have a system in place to recieve calls about errors when the errors are on a MASSIVE scale. Maybe a webpage to upload proof that your non filers was accepted with the kids and a copy of your Direct Deposit showing the discrepancy and let those be worked on by a special team. At the very least stop talk second stimulus whe the first has failed so miserably with children’s payments. The lack of communication or avenue for resolution is systematic of our government ‘s GO, SET, READY mentality.
I filled out my taxes and sent by mail. I owed nothing nor was i owed anything. But i have no way to confirm if it was received! So i can’t fill out the non filers form. Since i did as far as i know file. I received my 1200.00 in my social security direct deposit account. but not what i am suppose to get for my kids. The checked the Get my payment . It has not once worked for me. I don’t know what i am suppose to do.
We did the same my husband is on ssdi we received payment for him and I but not our 3 children all under 12. We are in New York where it’s been a hot spot my husband has a bunch of health problems and my kids and I have really bad asthma we needed this extra money to feed our children every time we order through insta cart we pay an arm and leg because all the prices are higher than usual. They are home all day eating and our lease is about to go up. They really messed up and with the people who need it the MOST. They need to fix this we can’t wait to file next year.
Here’s an update as of Friday May 1, 2020
IRS WEBSITE:
SSA/Railroad Retirees: Economic Impact Payments started arriving this week
For recipients of Social Security retirement, survivors or disability insurance benefits (SSDI) and Railroad Retirement benefits (RRB), automatic payments of $1,200 began arriving this week. No action is needed on their part. This includes people who don’t normally file a tax return.
For Social Security/RRB beneficiaries who don’t normally file a tax return, have a child and registered using the IRS Non-Filers tool by the April 22 deadline, more payments are arriving this week as well.
For SSA/RRB beneficiaries who don’t normally file a tax return and have a child but did not register on the IRS Non-Filers tool by April 22, they still are receiving their automatic $1,200 starting this week. Given the deadline has passed, by law, the additional $500 per eligible child amount would be paid in association with filing a tax return for 2020. This group can no longer use the Non-Filers tool to add eligible children.
Note – 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.
**Hopefully this means we may be seeing the child payment this week.
I hope you do start receiving the checks. However, they’re not explaining for the ones that don’t receive social security, etc. & used the non-filers & didn’t get the 500.
Went on the non-filers website and claimed my children was emailed that it was accepted that was on April 21 four days later got check me wife and me for $1200 but not for the children will we get one for them soon since we followed all guide lines or have to wait till next year
I dont get any of those, I had to do a non-filer cause am in workers comp, so would not have filed a tax return. I got the 1200 for me, but not the 500 for my 13 year old son. So if seems to be the non-filer in general that is not receiving the 500 for thier children. And they cant say that I did not do it in time, cause I submitted mine April 13th way before the IRS started making deadlines for certain things.
It’s really upsetting that when I search this topic, this is the only website we have to go on. I am grateful for this website but there should be more trying to get the word out there for us. We can’t respond or ask questions on any other site. Every way I had tried to reach out about all of us was a dead end. I heard ssi checks should go out for dependents but that doesnt mean tax filers, ssdi, social security.. does that mean everyone missing their dependent checks? More half given answers those higher up are feeding us.
Actually, Cnbc, Forbes, etc. have articles about it. They just have no answers, beyond what people are saying here.
I filed the non filers with turbo tax and irs accept it on the 10th of April. I’m disabled and already received my part on the 29th of April but my 14 year old part did not come in. I’m the only legal parent and only person on my son birth certificate and no one else has his social security number. I’m also considered an adult child with the social security Administration. And also what about people who are disabled and have payees who gets their checks or do they receive one. They aren’t not claimed as a dependent on anyone’s taxes.
I am in the same boat with y’all. I did my non-filer about 3 weeks ago and was accepted by the IRS. I’m seeing a trend here. Even though it’s been happening to people that will normally file it looks like more people that don’t normally file is having this issue. My conclusion is that the IRS is hoping that people that normally don’t file won’t file for 2020 and they won’t have to pay out the $500.
Add on to my comment….. My son receives SSI, I haven’t filed since 2017 when I quit my job to be his full time caretaker. Before that he has been claimed on my taxes since he was born. There’s no way no one else claimed him and I did all my info properly and in a timely manner. IT WAS ACCEPTED BY IRS. Why should I have to wait until next year to supposedly get my $500???? Doesn’t make any sense.
Exactly Jennifer! Or they hope we will all be dead! This is BULLSH*T!****** ALL OF US **** Need to call our local TV stations (I already have multiple times) and send them this page link. THEY have the power to get the story to the mainstream media who in return will confront the President on this and call them out! WE need this money now not next year! My wife and I are a carbon copy of the couples story shared in this story except we have 3 kids 13-9-and 5 biologically ours no way anyone could claim them we been married 14 years. We used the “Non filers” tool provided by IRS (As instructed) filed it April 4th way before any deadlines and are using a dedicated bank account that only the IRS has the routing and account #. They did the same thing to us, sent 2400 without the other 1500 we were more than eligible for. When my wife and I read that story they shared we thought it was our personal one they had copied. WE, all of us have got to raise hell at our local congress reps and tell them hell no we ain’t waitin’! You promised it then give it to us!
The media already knows. The response they received is, that we have to get it when we file next year. Which is insane & not even possible for people that have no income, not even social security, etc.
I wrote a letter to my Governor and sent some things to the news team this is pathetic
We filed in the non filers because of disability we got the 2400 but not the 500 ..so what’s the hold up it’s not fair for us low low income families
We filled out the “non-filers” form WAY before the 22nd. It showed us being approved.
We got paid for both of us, but NOT for our kids. (Husband is SSDI)
It seems like they are discriminating against those on Soc. Security.
They didn’t want to give it to us at first- they said we had to file taxes to get it, then they said we didn’t have to file, but that we had to fill out forms for ourselves and kids, then they gave us a very small window of time to file. Now, even after we did every single thing they said, we STILL didn’t get the money that was promised to us.
Now they’re telling us to FILE it next year, when most of us dont file.
(They said it was a computer glitch, but they aren’t doing anything to fix it)
Meanwhile, they are talking about another round of checks going out– why cant they just pay us ours then? Instead of making us wait another year for some money that I doubt we will ever see?
Anybody else feel like they’ve been on a wild goose chase???
It’s not just people on social security, etc, that didn’t get the 500. I believe the common denominator is using either irs, or the turbo tax non-filers tool.
I did not receive the 500 for my child who’s 7 yrs old. I did taxes for the pay two years the same. I don’t understand. I received the 2.400 for Me & my husband but not for my son. Is there a site I can go on & apply for it. This is crazy something is wrong here
I’d like to know how many of you “don’t” get any type of social security, retirement, VA, etc benefits & didn’t get the 500 for your children? Also, a separate show of hands.. For those that don’t get any of that, but their children get Ssi, etc & you didn’t get the 500 for them.
I’m trying to see if Ss is the only link, or if it’s just the non-filers part that’s the problem.
I claim 3 of my grandchildren, one who receives SSI. my husband and I both receive social security, but I continue to work as well. we did not receive the money for the children.
Thank you Ella.
Though I’m looking for people that “don’t” receive social security, of any type. “Or” who “don’t” receive any kind of ssi, but their minor children (grandchildren, etc) do receive ssi.
Same for me. Followed all the rules. Did the nonfilers way early, included my child’s ss#. Did not receive $500. I get a survivor benefit so I don’t have to file/won’t be filing in 2021. Won’t be getting that $500, looks like. What a shame.
My daughter and I both receive survivor benefit, so the IRS has our info for 8 years now. Just wanted to chime in.
I don’t make enough to file taxes, not on SSI or VA, and I didn’t get the 500$ per kid. I filed on the non-filers link. I believe it was also everyone who used the non-filers link that are missing the 500$ because there is a problem with the online form. Online, there is no box to check to claim your kids as dependents, even though you put in all their info, but when you print it out, there is.
What confuses me though is on the steps it shows to fill out forms, it says that you are supposed to check that box if someone else can claim your kids. So would we have to check that for our own kids too?
Not sure if I understood your question?
Check the box that says someone else can claim your kids, if you’re the only one that can claim them? Definitely not.
Thank you for your response. That does sound like an issue. However, I used the turbo tax non-filers tool. So, I’m thinking it’s more of a general, non-filers issue.
Not sure if this is the info your collecting,But I subitted the non-filer form from the irs site. I have recieved the $1200 stimulus (direct deposit), but not the $500 for my 12 yr. old.
I dont get any of those, I had to do a non-filer cause am in workers comp, so would not have filed a tax return. I got the 1200 for me, but not the 500 for my 13 year old son. So if seems to be the non-filer in general that is not receiving the 500 for thier children. And they cant say that I did not do it in time, cause I submitted mine April 13th way before the IRS started making deadlines for certain things.
I used the nonfilertool ,bc we qualify by IRS income guidelinese,,everything was filled out correctly and before any deadline, ,My wife and I received our portion of stimulus but we did not receive the $500 dependant portion for our son who is on SSDI.for complete hearing loss,,My health has deteriorated the last few years due to CIDP but not on any programs and that is why our income has fell last few years but always paid/filed taxes in the past ..
I am a disabled vet and single mom who receives SSDI. I received the $1200 stimulus payment but not the $500 for my 10-yr-old son. I filled out the non-filers tool on April 19th, 2020 because I do not file taxes. I checked to make sure I had no errors. It was accepted, but where is the child dependant pay??? The one’s I know who got it, had a relative claim their child on their relatives taxes whom also receives SSDI (Should’nt have to do that to get monies that’s rightfully yours & I dont know how H&R or TurboTax can file taxes for someone on full SSDI). Also found out that the IRS was mailing the $500 seperately to SSI claimants. Hopefully, they fix the issue and start depositing or mailing out what’s due. Or we all need to bombard the news tip line and email our State’s Attorney, Mayor, Governor, Secretary of Defense and even the White House if we can. The government is aware that it’s the majority of people on SSDI, SSI and one’s who filed with H&R & Turbo Tax who didnt get the extra payment and other situations. Plus, we have no way of receiving it in 2021 because again most of us are non-filers. Let’s file complaints because We are stronger in numbers. Praying for Everyone. :)
Ok so there is ALOT of conflicting info on here. I got my 1320 via my direct Express card. I added my dependants on the non filers tool a week before they even made a dead line, it was accepted. I have one dependant who is 11 on SSI my 6 year old is not on anything and I myself am on SSDI. Will my 1000 come to me in a check for I have to wait next year or so I qualify under SSI and the may 5 deadline. I am so confused. Can some one explain this clearly please.
We’re all wanting to know the same thing. ♀️
I have updated post for Direct Express Account Holders where even if you use the Non-Filers tool, 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.
we got our $2,400 but nothing for our 3 daughters, I even filled out the non-filter thing on the irs website & put my kids on there.
I also did not receive my dependent children’s stimulus , 3 total, registered with turbo tax stimulus on April 6th. I really hope someone can find out who those of us stuck without answers can call. My income was low enough as it was, covid-19 knocked it completely out due to my workplace letting everyone go So like everyone else these payments where going to keep my family a float till things could get back to normal . If someone knows whom I can contact please help me , thank you so much
I got my payment but not my 3 children,Gavin is 5,Mae is 2 and Chassa is 20 months old,they all live with me and not with any other parent,IAM a single father.why ?
I didn’t receive my daughter’s 500 dependent money. I filled out the non filer form the IRS accepted it and on April 29th I got my 1200 but not my daughter’s. My ex-husband filed the non filer for our son and didn’t get one for him either. He is va and I’m on ssi. Please fix this! We could really use the money promised to us.
I did not got 500$ stimulus check for my child.I have sole custody and filed this year taxes with my kid as dependent.Last year ex had filed my kid as dependent.Is there any way I can file to claim amount ,since father is not cooperative and I believe will never tell or give me back the stimulus check for child ,he received.Whom should I contact?
I’m on SSI and SSDI. My husband is on SSI. I filled out non filer on April 11th to claim our 2 kids. Got mine and my husband’s on my Direct Express card instead of him getting his on his which made no sense really, but didn’t get our kids money. We don’t file taxes and we are being told to file next year and claim them. IRS needs to fix this mess!
Llene mi información en non fillers pero no fue aceptada con mis 2 niños, me decía que ya alguien los reclamó para el 2019.
Entonces llené sola y yo recibí los 1,200
Pero… y los 1,000 dólares que me corresponden por mi hijos? Como puedo reclamarlos porque si alguien los ha reclamado como dependientes ha sido por robo de información o identidad…
Mis hijos cogen SSI y el dinero no ha llegado a su tarjeta de SSI.
Im in the same boat i think as everyone else. I filed a non filer tax return through irs website on the 14th of April and it was accepted but i only received the 1200 and never received any of the 500 dollars for my children. It extremely frustrating. Im so glad im not alone though..
Im in the same boat i think as everyone else. I filed a non filer tax return through irs website on the 14th of April and it was accepted but i only received the 1200 and never received any of the 500 dollars for my children. It extremely frustrating. Im so glad im not alone though..
I like to say what good is the money for the children next year when it’s this year we need the money I have 5 kids and my husband in Disability that he work all his life for and now it’s a joke and a bigger joke that I just read we have to wait till next year for the 500 a kid my husband is the only one who got the 1200 I keep getting an Error code I’ve fix all they ask over 6 times now they said I’m thrown off the site someone needs to straighten this out
If you can get back on the site, I know this sounds weird, but it’s been reported to work, via the news and many others. Put your address in all caps. Then you should be able to see when you will get your money. As for the kids money, I only wish I knew!
I also did the non filers cuz we are on survivor benefits I completed it on the 11th so we made it way before the deadline I got approved and received my 1200 on the 29th but not my childs 500 wish we had better answers to whats going on
So all these people now have to wait a year? the nonfilers tool was for the dependants claim I dont file taxes how is this gonna happen? they should post this stuff then not follow through too many people got left out the irs needs to fix this and make it right we didnt mess it up they did. I went through all that for nothing?
I’m asking the same thing so many are asking i received my stimulus direct deposit but didn’t receive for my 9 year old son. I did the non filers and it was excepted by the IRS. I’m just wondering if it will come at a later date and why is there no way for us to contact someone so we can straighten this out…..if anyone gets their money for their depended at a later date then they got their 1200 stimulus money please let me know thanks
Wow i never received my sons stimulus 500 dollars i thought i was alone on this i get ssdi so its hard for me 1,200 is not enough
Direct express said ” it wouldn’t receive stimulus period ” and yet i received 1,200 on april 29th but they left out my 2 kids….It’s a rip-off of 1,000.00. My advice to anyone is to file next year and get it and while you’re at it…Go for EIC. Find a preparer in a low income area of town.
Problem is, most of us here are non-filers. So, filing next year isn’t an option.
you can always file to get a refund no matter if you don’t owe anything. I’ve gotten rebate checks for years when I don’t owe any taxes.
It’s not just a matter of not oweing anything. There’s people that have zero income, thus nothing to file on.
Not to mention, we sure the heck shouldn’t have to wait until next year, to get this.
Yeah we can all always file next year but explain to me the point of an economic stimulus package if it’s not getting to the people to put back into the economy?
I recieve SSI. I used Turbo Tax non filer portal on April 10. I entered my information and my 3 qualifying children’s information, as well as my bank information. When I filled out the turbo tax form I was marked as “head of household”. After recieving a stimulus deposit of $1200 on April 29th, I went to the IRS website and looked at the transcript. The IRS transcript shows me as single, but it still clearly lists my 3 dependents with their social security numbers at the top of the page. I have reached out to AARP and Turbo Tax. Their repsonse has been to direct me to links from IRS about the deadline (though I explained I filed way before the deadline) and that I would have to file for the missing credits next year (I explained I have no taxable income). No one is offering any answers to why this is occuring and if or when the Treasury/IRS will fix these errors. This is so frustrating.
Welcome to the boat, sorry you’re here, and hope it’s a short stay!
I’m on Social Security I received my $1200 stimulus a few days ago on the 30th I did the nonfilers tool way before the deadline for Social Security recipients and did not get my 500 for my 14-year-old daughter I get a 1099 from Social Security For both of us they should have already of known about my daughter she’s on my Social Security with me but I still did the non filers tool and did not get it
I am on SSI and been raising my grandchildren for the last 7 years. I filed on the non filers site. It says it was excepted by irs.
I recieved my stimulus but my kids did not. I do not file taxes.
Will the payment come on my 5th for them or not.
We have no idea right now. The government, as of now, is telling us that we’ll have to get it when we file for taxes next year. Which is not possible for most of us, as we are non-filers. Welcome to the boat!
I have physical custody of my 3 children. I claim one of them who is +17 and my ex husband claims the other two who are less than 17. He did not meet requirements for the economic impact payment and is now laid off and not paying his child support. I did receive my check for $1200. Am I able to receive $500 for 2 of my children even though I did not claim them on my tax return?
Sorry, but no. Because he isn’t working now, he may be able to get the 500 each, when he files taxes next year.
I filled out the required information on the non fillers tool for my dependents on April 13 and still did not receive the 500. I only received 1200 on April 29 .., I did what they said and no one has claimed my dependents Or any other reasons why I should have not received their portion. I did was required and qualify. What can those people do?
I also received my 1200 stimulus check on April 30th. Im on ssdi. I filled out the non filers tool. Have not received any money for my children all way under 16yrs old. I pray that they will fix this soon. I can not wait another whole year!!!
Im a mother on ssi and ss and. My two boys are also on ssi one is14 the other 20 would id still need to do the non filer for my 20 year that has never worked and gets ssi as well and i did the non filer for my 14 old and never recieved the 500 for my child i only got my one stimulus check for me.signed catch to all this confusion
If your adult son receives ss, you don’t have to do anything for him. He will get the money put on whatever card/account he receives his ss on.
I have been retired for several years and I am raising adopted grandchildren. I am also not required to file taxes so I submitted all of the correct information, including SS numbers for each child, bank account and routing numbers before the deadline. It is ludicrous for the IRS to tell me I will get the missing stimulus money when I file my 2020 taxes…especially since I am a NON FILER! That means I have to file as a non filer? That makes absolutely no sense.
I feel ya! I’m raising my special needs grandson & didn’t get the 500 for him.
I am also a non-filer, however, I got the $1200 but I didn’t get the $500 for my 13 year old daughter (which is badly needed with school being out and the stay-at-home-orders making the bills higher than normal).So, next year,in order to get that “missing $500”, do I have to file to get it even though I am a NON-FILER???