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Will Our Coronavirus Check Be Deposited In The Account That Our SS Goes To?

If I already get Social Security and so does my husband and got a tax refund in mail last year. Will they send our Coronavirus check directly to our bank accounts that our SS goes to or through the mail? Thank you in advance if you know.

Hi,

I'm sorry, but my expertise is limited to Social Security benefits. I'm unable to answer questions regarding stimulus payments because they are not a Social Security benefit, nor will they be paid by the Social Security Administration.

The IRS website has posted the following information about stimulus . . . Read More

Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 9 2020 - 9:59am

Will My Adult Sons Receive The Same Stimulus Check?

I am the representative payee for my adult sons both over 25. Will they receive the same stimulus check?

Hi,

My expertise is limited to Social Security benefits. I'm unable to answer questions regarding stimulus payments because they are not a Social Security benefit, nor will they be paid by the Social Security Administration.

The IRS website has posted the following information about stimulus payments: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments- . . . Read More

Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 8 2020 - 9:01am

How Can I Determine The Amount Of My Future Benefit?

Hi! I filed for a spousal benefit only two years ago, and am currently receiving it. My plan is to file for my own social security benefit when I turn 70, in two years. How/where can I now determine the amount of my benefit when I file for my own benefit? The social security website doesn't offer that information online. This information would help us for future planning purposes.
Thanks!

Hi,

We believe that the best and most reliable way to find out what your Social Security retirement benefit would be is to use the benefit calculator in our . . . Read More

Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 8 2020 - 8:53am

Can I Draw Spousal Benefits Now And Then Revert To Mine When I'm 70?

My wife is 8 years older than me and filed and suspended just prior to the deadline in 2016. So, she's grandfathered in when the new Budget Act closed the loophole. She waited until 70 to start drawing her benefits. I am yet 2 years away from getting to full retirement age. The one caveat is my social security benefit will be substantially more than hers when I reach full retirement. Can I file and draw spousal benefits now and then revert to mine when I reach full retirement age... or 70... without a reduction, penalty, etc. Like many other readers, I have not had good . . . Read More

Category: Filing Options
Posted: Apr 8 2020 - 7:47am

Am I Eligible To File For The Stimulus Payment?

I myself are not able to work and haven't been elegible as of yet for social security but my 9 year old receives his own ssi and his father's ssd after his father passed. Since my child is on ss and I am his payee, am I eligible for the stimulus check or because he is a minor am I not eligible to file for the stimulus?

Hi,

I'm only able to answer questions about Social Security benefits, not stimulus payments. The IRS has set up the following website with information about stimulus payments: . . . Read More

Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 7 2020 - 6:11pm

Will My Stimulus Check Go To The Bank Account Where My Social Security Check Goes?

Even though I work I get widowed benefits from my deceased wife be will stimulus check go in my back account where my benefits check goes

Hi,

I'm sorry, but my expertise is limited to Social Security benefits, and stimulus payments are not a Social Security benefit.

The IRS has set up the following website with information about stimulus payments: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know.

Best, Jerry

Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 7 2020 - 6:06pm

Can I Call The US Treasury About My Husband's Last Payment?

my x husband died March 4, 2020. His social security check for Feb,2020 was deposited in our bank account on March 11, 2020 for $1725.oo. On March 24 the bank put a hold on that amount. I sent the death certificate to social security and got it back stamped WORKTRACK APRIL 3, 2920. The bank said I need to call social security for a hold release from the us treasury. Unfortunately it is almost impossible to get to talk to anyone at social security. Is there a way I can call the US treasury about this. ? Can you help with this?

Hi,

I'm sorry for your . . . Read More

Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 7 2020 - 10:26am

Shouldn't I Be Able To Get Benefits To Help Take Care Of My Daughter?

My husband divorced me after 28yrs we were married:( My question is my daughter hasnt graduated yet but did turn 18 on 01/02/2020 and my direct deposit from childsupport office stopped even though I presented her transcript showing she was in virtual homeschool program, she is disabled and I want to reapply for ss benefits so as to help us financially survive shouldn't I be able to get benefits for help to take care of her? I'm awaiting Disability myself for epilepsy and psychiatric arthritis and I have artificial shoulder already too I'm 53 as of feb.28th, since SS agreed last . . . Read More

Category: Divorced Spousal Benefits
Posted: Apr 7 2020 - 10:00am

Can I Qualify For Spousal Benefits Now At Age 53?

Hi I'm 53 and been married for 18 years my husband walked out on me want to no if I can get spousal benefits he is retired his 78 I have a disabled daughter but he is her stepfather

Hi,

You could only currently qualify for benefits from your husband's record if your daughter qualifies for child's benefits on your husband's account, and if she's in your care and either under age 16 or disabled based on an impairment that began prior to age 22. Otherwise, the soonest that you could qualify for spousal benefits is when you reach age 62 ( . . . Read More

Category: Spousal Benefits
Posted: Apr 6 2020 - 2:34pm

Does My Sister Qualify For Stimulus Checks?

Does my sister qualify for stimulus checks if she is getting her ex-husband social security

Hi,

I'm sorry, but my expertise is limited to Social Security benefits, and stimulus payments are not paid by Social Security.

The IRS has set up the following website with information about stimulus payments: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know.

Best, Jerry

Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 6 2020 - 10:28am
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