2 | October 2020
Economic Impact Payments
Some people don’t have to file a tax return but may still be eligible for an Economic
Impact Payment. See if you qualify, then follow the steps
to register for your payment.
How much are payments worth?
Up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples and $500 per qualifying child
under 17.
Who is eligible?
U.S. citizens, permanent residents and qualifying resident aliens
who:
Have a valid Social Security number,
Could not be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer, and
Had adjusted gross income under certain limits.
People who are not required to file tax returns have income that is below the income limits.
to file.
How do you get an Economic Impact Payment?
Most taxpayers automatically received a payment. If you didn’t and you are not required to file a
tax return, the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here
is a free IRS tool that allows you to easily
and quickly provide information about yourself and your family.
The IRS will use this information to determine your eligibility and send you an Economic Impact
Payment.
Who should use the Non-filers tool?
Only people who did not already use the Non-Filers tool, and:
had gross income at or below $12,200 ($24,400 for married couples) for 2019, did not file a return for 2018 or 2019,
do not plan to file a return for 2019,
were not otherwise required to file a federal income tax return for 2019, and
cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.
To determine if you are required to file a 2019 tax return or if you should file to get a refund, you
can use the IRS’s Interactive Tax Assistant tool – Do I Need to File a Tax Return?
– and answer
basic questions.
Before you begin
Anyone using the tool needs to have:
Name, exactly as it appears on Social Security card
A work-eligible Social Security number
A mailing address where you can receive the payment and confirmation letter, which the
IRS will mail within 15 days after your payment is issued