Posted on 04/10/2020 3:58:04 PM PDT by Brown Deer
IR-2020-69, April 10, 2020
WASHINGTON — To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t normally file a tax return.
The non-filer tool, developed in partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, provides a free and easy option designed for people who don't have a return filing obligation, including those with too little income to file. The feature is available only on IRS.gov, and users should look for Non-filers: Enter Payment Info Here to take them directly to the tool.
"People who don't have a return filing obligation can use this tool to give us basic information so they can receive their Economic Impact Payments as soon as possible," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "The IRS and Free File Alliance have been working around the clock to deliver this new tool to help people."
The IRS reminds taxpayers that Economic Impact Payments will be distributed automatically to most people starting next week. Eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns for 2019 or 2018 will receive the payments automatically. Automatic payments will also go in the near future to those people receiving Social Security retirement, survivors, disability (SDDI), or survivor benefits and Railroad Retirement benefits.
For those who don't normally file a tax return, the process is simple and only takes a few minutes to complete. First, visit IRS.gov, and look for "Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here." Then provide basic information including Social Security number, name, address, and dependents. The IRS will use this information to confirm eligibility and calculate and send an Economic Impact Payment. Using the tool to get your payment will not result in any taxes being owed. Entering bank or financial account information will allow the IRS to deposit your payment directly in your account. Otherwise, your payment will be mailed to you.
"Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info" is secure, and the information entered will be safe. The tool is based on Free File Fillable Forms, part of the Free File Alliance's offerings of free products on IRS.gov.
This new tool is designed for people who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 and who don't receive Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor benefits or Railroad Retirement benefits. Others who should consider the Non-Filers tool as an option, include:
Lower income: Among those who could use Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info tool are those who haven't filed a 2018 or 2019 return because they are under the normal income limits for filing a tax return. This may include single filers who made under $12,200 and married couples making less than $24,400 in 2019.
Veterans beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients: The IRS continues to explore ways to see if Economic Impact Payments can be made automatically to SSI recipients and those who receive veterans disability compensation, pension or survivor benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and who did not file a tax return for the 2018 or 2019 tax years. People in these groups 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.
Social Security, SSDI and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries with qualifying dependents: These groups will automatically receive $1,200 Economic Impact Payments. People in this group who have qualifying children under age 17 may use Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info to claim the $500 payment per child.
Students and others: If someone else claimed you on their tax return, you will not be eligible for the Economic Impact Payment or using the Non-Filer tool.
Eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns for either 2019 or 2018 and chose direct deposit of their refund will automatically receive an Economic Impact Payment of up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for married couples and $500 for each qualifying child. Individuals who receive Social Security retirement, survivors or disability benefits, SSDI or who receive Railroad Retirement benefits but did not file a return for 2019 or 2018 will automatically receive a payment in the near future.
To help everyone check on the status of their payments, the IRS is building a second new tool expected to be available for use by April 17. Get My Payment will provide people with the status of their payment, including the date their payment is scheduled to be deposited into their bank account or mailed to them.
An additional feature on Get My Payment will allow eligible people a chance to provide their bank account information so they can receive their payment more quickly rather than waiting for a paper check. This feature will be unavailable if the Economic Impact Payment has already been scheduled for delivery.
The IRS will post additional updates on IRS.gov/coronavirus on these and other issues.
Gonna be funny with auditors show up the next day
I’ll save this link just in case.
That’s what the government is: a big fountain of money.
Inflation is surely on its way. Time to invest in hard assets.
They can audit me all they want.
With the Trump tax cuts I don’t itemize any more.
Nothing to cheat on anymore LOL.
I just got my 2400 deposit a few minutes ago. They have must have sent notice out the banks and credit unions today.
the big elites including the congresscritters all took their cut when they crashed the stock market....
“Inflation is surely on its way. Time to invest in hard assets.”
Maybe not. There is a very large international demand for dollars due to a massive issuance of dollar denominated debt by non-US economies, creating a $13 trillion “shortage”. They require dollars to service it.
There’s a good article on this at Mises.org:
“Why the World Has a Dollar Shortage, Despite Massive Fed Action”
What is funny is I owe money to gov’t. They will give me $1,200 and then take it bake as payment of taxes.
More stimulus money please!
does the paragraph under “coming next week” mean my son who unfortunately didn’t give direct deposit info for his federal refund can now give his info so he can get the stimulus direct deposited?
I wouldn’t be so certain to expect inflation off this. The amount of economic destruction exceeds what has been handed out, and the deflation from debt default will be quite large.
Who exactly are these ‘non filers’? Illegal immigrants?
My name?
José Jiménez.
Where’s my $1200?
Just send it to this address.
Bump
What could possible go wrong with giving the IRS you bank info, and personal info?
Gwjack
Inflation is surely on its way. Time to invest in hard assets.
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How many times have the FreeRepublic monetary experts said this over the past 20 years?
Our beloved govt keeps coming up with new great ways for scammers to reach out and take our money.
I’m not filling anything out online these days.
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