Not worried about it, just checking in.
Marcia
From: msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
Behalf Of Richard McKinley
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:06 PM
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Special Bulletin: Rules for SSI and Economic Impact
Payments Have Been Updated
OK, breathe everybody. We haven't got ours yet either. It'll all work out.
LOL.
On Apr 16, 2020, at 11:58 AM, Marcia Moses <mgmoses@xxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:mgmoses@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Mine still isn't here either.
Marcia
From: msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
<msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > On
Behalf Of Vickie
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:27 AM
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Special Bulletin: Rules for SSI and Economic Impact
Payments Have Been Updated
I was hoping we weren’t the only ones who haven’t got theirs yet.
Vickie
From: Marcia Moses <mailto:mgmoses@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:38 PM
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Special Bulletin: Rules for SSI and Economic Impact
Payments Have Been Updated
Chris, congratulations to you and Marzella, mine hasn't made it yet.
Marcia
From: msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
<msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:msb-alumni-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > On
Behalf Of Chris Rasmussen
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 8:58 PM
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [msb-alumni] Re: Special Bulletin: Rules for SSI and Economic Impact
Payments Have Been Updated
Marzella and I got our payment in the credit union today.
Chris Rasmussen
From: Fred Wurtzel
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 10:33 PM
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [msb-alumni] Special Bulletin: Rules for SSI and Economic Impact
Payments Have Been Updated
Here is information which has changed a few times about Corvid19 relief
payments.
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Special Bulletin: Rules for SSI and Economic
Impact Payments Have Been Updated
Dear Fellow Federationists:
Due to the speed at which coronavirus relief legislation has been, and
continues to be, drafted and passed, some confusion and misunderstanding has
surrounded certain important aspects of the aid offered. It's not just the
general public that is confused about these provisions. Even federal agencies
have had to update and revise their guidance multiple times in recent weeks in
order to keep up and better understand the changing landscape.
One of the most talked about relief measures which has had its fair share of
this confusion is the Economic Impact Payment. Initially, the IRS guidance for
this program stated only those who had filed tax returns for 2018 or 2019 would
automatically receive the payment with no further action necessary. All others
(including Social Security retirement recipients, SSDI recipients, and SSI
recipients), even if they met the income threshold, would be required to file a
simple tax return. This guidance was revised only a few days later, and after
pressure from Congress, to say that Social Security retirement recipients and
SSDI recipients would automatically receive the payments because they received
Form SSA-1099, but they would still not be eligible for the additional $500
dependent payment for children 16 and under. Just yesterday the IRS changed its
guidance again.
The latest information we have about this critical program (as of April 14,
2020) is as follows:
If you meet the income requirements specified by the CARES Act (outlined on our
Economic Impact Payment information page
<https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources/cares-act-economic-impact-payments>
), and you have filed a tax return for 2018 or 2019, OR you receive Social
Security retirement benefits or SSDI benefits you do not need to take any
action in order to receive your Economic Impact Payment. As a matter of fact,
you may have already received it, as we are hearing reports from Federationists
that the payment has arrived in their bank account. However, if you receive SSI
payments, you will need to visit the IRS website
<https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here> to enter
your information in order to receive your Economic Impact Payment. You will
also need to visit the IRS website if you need the additional $500 per
dependent and did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 and are therefore
solely receiving your Economic Impact Payment as a result of receiving Social
Security retirement or SSDI.
We know things have been confusing. And, just like everyone else, we have been
doing our best to keep up with all of the changing information. In the event
the guidance changes again, which is possible, we will be sure to send another
update. In the meantime, for the most up-to-date information we have on all
aspects of coronavirus relief programs, please visit our COVID-19 resources
page <https://www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources> .
Stay inside. Stay safe.
Warm regards,
John
John G. Paré Jr.
Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Telephone: (410) 659-9314, extension 2218
Cell phone: (410) 917-1965
Fax: (410) 685-5653
Email: jpare@xxxxxxx <mailto:jpare@xxxxxxx>
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between
blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not
what holds you back.
Make a gift <https://nfb.org/make-gift> to the National Federation of the
Blind and help ensure all blind Americans live the lives they want.
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