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Social Security Recipients Get More Time to Request Extra $500 Stimulus Check

The IRS is giving seniors who receive Social Security retirement benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Railroad Retirement (RR) benefits another chance to claim an additional $500-per-child stimulus check if they didn't already receive the extra payment.

If they're otherwise , seniors who receive these federal benefits, but didn't file a 2018 or 2019 tax return, should have earlier this year. However, if they have (or care for) dependent to get the extra $500 per child that's allowed under the CARES Act.

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