Not required to file - Stimulus

[JackieCPA]

I am getting a lot of calls.

Do those who are not required to file a tax return because they have too low of income or just on Social Security need to file a tax return to receive the stimulus? 

[Gail in Virginia]

The IRS first said yes, but just announced that if you are getting SS or Railroad Retirement, you don't need to to file anything - they will use that direct deposit information for the stimulus payments.   https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm967  

[JackieCPA]

Thanks!

[Lion EA]

But, you need to have filed a 2019 or 2018 return or have a Form SSA-1099 or Form RRB-1099 to get an advance direct deposit or check this year. Otherwise, taxpayers can get the credit on their 2020 income tax returns next year. Or, file a 2018 or 2019 tax return this year.

I just got a call from a client who did not work at all, so wanted to know if she needs to file. I'll call her back to get her details, but she's too young for SS so must be living off savings of some sort.