IRS Has Fixed Stimulus Payment Issues For Non-Filers Getting $500 Dependent Child Economic Impact Payment

The IRS has now resolved glitches on the non-filer portal for those who did not file a tax return in 2018 or 2019, which was used as the initial basis for determining eligibility for the $500 Dependent Economic Impact Payment (a.k.a. stimulus check) approved under the CARES act. Non-filers were redirected to the IRS Non-filers portal to add their bank details for getting this payment, that would be verified by the IRS or other applicable agencies (e.g SSA). Despite entering their information correctly many non-filers missed getting their dependent $500 stimulus payment despite getting their $1200/$2400 adult stimulus. For those with multiple children under 17 the dependent payment was actually larger than the main stimulus check!

However following significant outcry and media attention, the IRS fixed the issue and subsequently many people who missed getting this payment for their eligible dependents under 17 have reported that they are now seeing their overdue payments being made. Which is great news as they no longer need to wait till 2021 by filing a 2020 tax return to get their much needed $500 payment per child.

I commented on this article in late April or early May, relieved that I wasn’t the only one to voice this issue [of not having received the $500 for each of my 3 children] but horrified that it had happened to so many other families. Because of that, I feel compelled to update for anyone who is still searching for answers:


[Update] I had completely given up on the idea that we would receive our missing $1500 without filing in early 2021. However, early Friday evening [July 31, 2020], I received a notification from my checking account that the 1500 had been deposited! If you’re still waiting, there is hope!

Stephanie Love

Per the IRS, they have corrected the programming error that caused this issue and will automatically issue additional $500 payments 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 from August 7, 2020. You can use the IRS Get My Payment tool to check the status of the additional $500 payment and you will also receive another notice in the mail letting you know the payment was issue. If you received your payment by direct deposit, the additional $500 per qualifying child in the same bank account.

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.

Note, the above fix is mainly for those who used the IRS non-filer tools (e.g. SSA, non-filers and SSDI recipients) and if you filed a tax return and still didn’t receive the payment, then you will have to wait for further IRS updates or wait till 2021 when you file your 2020 tax return to claim this a refundable credit.

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18 thoughts on “IRS Has Fixed Stimulus Payment Issues For Non-Filers Getting $500 Dependent Child Economic Impact Payment”

  1. Yes I never received my 600 or 1400 but I did get a paper from irs saying 2020 recovery rebate credit $586 anyway I can get it direct deposit?

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  2. Been a victim of identity fraud. I’m a non filer disabled single mom of two minor children. Waaaay below poverty income limits. Have not received ANY stimulus $.not check 1,2,or 3 for anyone of us. I call daily. Did the recovery rebate. When and how will I get this desperately needed money?

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  3. Everybody should get the money I’m not the only one it seems like having a problem on the climbing part but nobody wants to fix it and it’s not right we want our stimulus money funny videos on his website should be fixed they can go back to make it a fraction we get our money where does Boris rest of them my bed lamp where is the Dover and you can’t fix mistake but nobody was dependent on anybody else’s bank I think I was wrongfully imprisoned like that

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  4. How can we track a payment for minor child we think the money went to grandparents instead of mother?
    How do we know for sure if check was issued and where check was sent or deposited?

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    • HB,
      I am having the same issue . My children lived with their aunt last year and she claimed them on her taxes so she got their stimulus check . I now have custody and I cant seem to get any one to help me . I need the IRS to know that the children no longer live with her . They been living with me since October of last year. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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  5. I. Have not received none of the economic payment for myself or my granddaughter so I wanted to know since didn’t get it could it because I claimed my 19 year old daughter as a dependent so does that make me not eligible for the 1200 payment plus the 500 for my granddaughter

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    • I haven’t somebody should fix it feels when everything was shut down now I was left without any way and if it is make sure they I don’t think it’s fair if you’re trying to edit was a mistake made on there it says that you can’t erase it and start again a mine I don’t know what’s going on with my mom that I want my money let him be a penalty cuz you did that for the rest of the stimulus money what if you change your address your phone number or bank accounts everybody’s entitled to that money you going to punish them because of mistaking it be fixed that’s what Cyrus tell me that you can’t fix a mistake bull images printed black and white that you could now on my send this money just like this like that cuz it’s not fair and it’s not right we didn’t ask for the business be Showdown or our jobs be lost we didn’t ask for this virus is argument but I want my money just like everybody else is cuz I’m sure we’re not the only ones that has made a mistake if that’s what the reasoning is

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    • I am on Disability Insurance, Social Security, and a former enlisted member of the United States Navy Honorably discharged after serving four years . During the month of December are there any Stimulus Payments made during this month.

      And in finding, without asking to many questions … is there an application download or supported site to keep track of any Stimulus Payments from the United States government?

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  6. I still have not received the $500 for my daughter. Nobody else claimed her or anything and I filled out the non-filer information. I receive SSI benefits and I really need the money. I used my PayPal to get the $500 for her. I went over it so many times and everything is right so I don’t understand where it is. Please help!

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    • Everybody should get the money I’m not the only one it seems like having a problem on the climbing part but nobody wants to fix it and it’s not right we want our stimulus money funny videos on his website should be fixed they can go back to make it a fraction we get our money where does Boris rest of them my bed lamp where is the Dover and you can’t fix mistake but nobody was dependent on anybody else’s bank I think I was wrongfully imprisoned like that

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  7. Still haven’t received my granddaughters. Got mine in April and it still says on the get my payment portal it was received in April. Giving up hope!!!!

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    • Somebody else got that money!! Same thing g happened to me!! Ut claim the rebate on your 2020 taxes and they will pay it, they did mine.

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