NEW: The Trump Administration is now saying seniors on Social Security must file a tax return to get a $1,200 check.
This extra hurdle means millions of Americans will likely miss out on the payment.
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This extra hurdle means millions of Americans will likely miss out on the payment.
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The last time this happened - in 2008 - more than 15 million seniors had to file a tax return who normally do not.
Many (3.5 million) never filled the return, missing out on $$
Many (3.5 million) never filled the return, missing out on $$
The CARES bill specifically instructs the US Treasury to use Social Security information the gov already has on file to automatically send seniors and disabled their $1,200 check.
But now the IRS is saying Social Security recipient must file a tax return to get anything.
But now the IRS is saying Social Security recipient must file a tax return to get anything.
