Most Social Security and Railroad Retirement recipients do not need to file a return or provide information to get an Economic Impact Payment

Many people are receiving Economic Impacts Payments to help with the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Among those are who receive Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor benefits and Railroad Retirement benefits. This includes those who don’t normally file a tax return and not claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.

Here are some things for these folks to know about the payment:

Eligible Social Security, SSDI and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries do not need to file a tax return or provide information. Payments will be sent automatically the same way you are receiving your benefits.
However, if you have qualifying children under the age 17 you must provide information through the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info tool to claim the $500 payment per child.

You can either use Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info option now or wait as the IRS continues to review automatic payment options to simplify delivery for these groups. To learn more click here.

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