topic I want to file my SSA-1099-SM in order to receive my stimulus check for 2020 in Retirement tax questions

I want to file my SSA-1099-SM in order to receive my stimulus check for 2020

dlajean — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:48:23 GMT

I was told I have to file to get my check..can you help me do this correctly

Re: I want to file my SSA-1099-SM in order to receive my stimulus check for 2020

KatrinaB48 — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:34:33 GMT

No, social security recipients do not need to file a tax return in order to receive a stimulus check. The IRS will use the information on your Form SSA-1099-SM to generate your stimulus payment. Please view this IRS link for more information.

Re: I want to file my SSA-1099-SM in order to receive my stimulus check for 2020

NCperson — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:57:35 GMT

you may have been told that as the IRS has flip flopped on this issue over the last week. Yesterday, they clarified that is it NOT necessary to file a simple return.

please read through this link

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know