If someone was on SS Disability and was eligible for the $250 but didn't get it, and had no other income, may they file a return and collect the money as a refund? I think the answer is no but I want to be sure.
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No. The income tax return has nothing to do with the $250, unless the individual has earned income."The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectful" - John Kenneth Galbraith -
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I think the Answer is NO - as SSA was in charge of sending the $250 to the Recipient.
Maybe t/p should contact SSA and determine why they didn't receive the $250 or go to SSA.gov to check the FAQ's.
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Erchess-I looked up the restrictions for you on the SS website.
In most cases, the following individuals will NOT receive the one-time payment:
Anyone living outside of the United States or its territories;
Individuals who no longer are lawfully present in the United States;
Individuals whose benefits have been suspended under the law for giving false or misleading statements;
Social Security beneficiaries who are minor children*;
SSI beneficiaries who receive benefits at a reduced rate of $30 because they live in a medical treatment facility (such as a nursing home or hospital) and Medicaid pays over 50% of the cost of their care;
Individuals only entitled to Medicare and not to Social Security or SSI benefits; and
Prisoners, fugitive felons, and probation and parole violators.
If this is not your client's situtation then the client should contact SS.Believe nothing you have not personally researched and verified.Comment
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Further question
Ty for the answers and especially to taxea for getting me such detailed info from the SS Site.
If I remember right there was a specific period of months when you had to be eligible in order to get the money. Can anyone tell me what months and whether you had to be eligible the whole time or what?
This will help me a lot - thank you.Comment
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Ssa addl info
Who will receive the one-time $250 economic recovery payment?
The law provides for a one-time payment for certain individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Railroad Retirement and Veterans benefits. If you were eligible for one of these benefits at any time during the months of November 2008, December 2008 or January 2009, you may be eligible for the one-time payment. To receive the payment, your address of record must be in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands.
There is additional info and FAQ at http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10519.html#9
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