Now the deadline for people receiving SSI or VA benefits to report the existence of any dependent kids is approaching. Recipients of these benefits who have kids that qualify as dependents must go online to https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here to provide the kids' info by 9:00 a.m. our time on May 5, 2020, in order to get the additional $500 per child. Otherwise they won't receive the additional amount until next spring, when/if they file their tax return for 2020.

Jennifer Ammons

Staff Attorney

Northwest Justice Project - Tacoma

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From: Consumer Alerts from the FTC <subscribe@subscribe.ftc.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:03 AM
To: Jennifer Ammons
Subject: Economic Impact Payments: May 5 deadline for some SSI and VA beneficiaries with kids

Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

Economic Impact Payments: May 5 deadline for some SSI and VA beneficiaries with kids

by Seena Gressin
Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC

Are you an SSI or VA beneficiary? If you didn’t file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 and have dependent children, you must register with the IRS by noon Eastern Time on May 5 to get an additional $500 economic impact payment for dependents — or else you’ll have to wait until you file your 2020 tax return to get the money.