SSI and stimulus

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
April 15, 2020
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I was wondering if as a SSI recipient, I filed a easy return using turbotax. Do I need to do any other filings for my stimulus check?

xmasbaby0

Level 15

Many people are confused by the terms Social Security and SSI---they are not the same. Do you get Social Security benefits or do you get SSI?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND SSI?

https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-over-ussi.htm

For the stimulus check:

If you get Social Security then each year you receive a SSA1099 from Social Security in late January/early February showing your Social Security and the amount you paid for Medicare.

Social Security and Stimulus Payments

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm967

If you receive SSI--you do not receive any sort of document to use on a tax return and do not file a tax return that reports the SSI. Here is where to register for the stimulus check.

IRS PORTAL FOR NON-FILERS

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here

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kjsturgi79Author

Level 2

Well, I filed a quick return because Turbotax was allowing those who don't need to file taxes to do so. Now, I can't seem to get any information. I receive SSI.