If you file, both you and your spouse are supposed to receive it.

They came up with a new site, be certain to have your 2018 tax forms in front of you.

I always send checks. No need for quarterly as my income is all investment based, so quarterly filings aren't necessary. With one exception, localities around these parts (NE Nohio) have local earnings taxes ... on every and all earnings, from dollar one. One of the suburbs requires quarterly filings ... and, get this ... they take plastic with NO fees.

But, if they don't have your direct deposit information from SSA (which they should), you can follow the multi-links, enter information, or request physical checks be sent.

And, for those that don't file ... they still get the twelve hundy.