Miami, FL asked in Social Security and Tax Law for Florida

Q: Will my disabled child receive the stimulus money even though the father claimed her on his taxes?

My child receives SSI , I the mother represent her. The father claimed my child on his taxes. IRS is sending stimulus $ to all social security but will my child still get $1200 even though she was claimed as a dependent?

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A: No, Father will receive an additional $500.

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Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
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  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

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