If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income. Railroad Retirement benefits, or Veterans Administration benefits, the Internal Revenue Service announced that people in those groups who do not file a tax return would automatically receive a $1,200 stimulus check.
Now, the IRS has said that to receive an additional $500 per dependent you must register the dependents with IRS by Wednesday, April 22, 2020. If you need to register your dependents, you are encouraged to use the government’s web portal to ensure you receive your additional payments.
Information you need to provide
For each qualifying child: name, Social Security number or Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number and their relationship to you or your spouse.