Social Security Stimulus Check: When to Expect Yours

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When can Social Security recipients expect the stimulus check 2021?

The third stimulus check was signed into law on March 11, 2021, and the IRS began sending out payments shortly after. Social Security recipients who did not file a 2019 or 2020 tax return may not have received their first or second stimulus check. They may be eligible to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax return.

Social Security recipients who receive benefits through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program

The SSI program is a federal income supplement program for low-income people who are aged, blind, or disabled. SSI recipients do not need to file a tax return to receive a stimulus check, and if they did not file they will receive an automatic payment.

SSI recipients who receive benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) will receive their stimulus check in the same way they receive their SSI benefits. This means that they will receive their stimulus check by direct deposit or by paper check in the mail.

SSI recipients who do not receive benefits through the SSA

SSI recipients who do not receive benefits through the SSA will need to file a tax return to receive a stimulus check. They can file a tax return online using the IRS Free File program, or they can file a paper tax return.

The deadline to file a tax return for the 2021 tax year is April 18, 2022.

If you are an SSI recipient who did not file a 2019 or 2020 tax return, you should file a tax return for the 2021 tax year as soon as possible to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit. You can use the IRS Free File program to file your tax return online for free.

When Can Social Security Recipients Expect the Stimulus Check 2021?

Payment Date for Social Security Recipients

According to the latest updates from the IRS, Social Security recipients can expect to receive their third stimulus payment on March 17, 2021. The payments will be sent automatically to those who receive Social Security benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Eligibility for the Stimulus Check

To be eligible for the third stimulus payment, you must meet the following requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien
Have a valid Social Security number
Not be claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return
Have an adjusted gross income (AGI) below a certain threshold

Amount of the Stimulus Check

The amount of the third stimulus payment will be based on your AGI. Individuals with an AGI of $75,000 or less will receive a $1,400 payment. Couples with an AGI of $150,000 or less will receive a $2,800 payment. Parents will also receive an additional $1,400 per qualifying child.

How to Receive the Stimulus Check

Social Security recipients do not need to take any action to receive their stimulus payment. The IRS will automatically send the payment to the bank account or address on file. If you have not received your payment by March 25, 2021, you can contact the IRS at 1-800-919-9835.

Direct Deposit vs. Paper Check

The IRS will send most stimulus payments via direct deposit. However, some recipients may receive a paper check in the mail. If you receive a paper check, it will be mailed to the address on file with the IRS.

Track Your Stimulus Check

You can track the status of your stimulus payment using the IRS's "Get My Payment" tool. This tool will allow you to see if your payment has been processed and when it is expected to be delivered.

Personal Experience

I received my third stimulus payment via direct deposit on March 25, 2021. I used the IRS's "Get My Payment" tool to track the status of my payment, and it was very helpful. I am grateful for the additional financial assistance, and I am glad that the IRS is making it easy for Social Security recipients to receive their payments.

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