Stimulus Check Update

Are you looking for your Stimulus Check? Well here are some areas of information that will help you find answers. Everyone is hoping their stimulus check is shared the same way as last time. However, things may be different this time. Find out when your next stimulus check will be delivered on the IRS website. Furthermore, you can get all the information at http://irs.gov. Tap on get my economic impact button. Scroll down and hit Get My Payment.

text, letter: A stimulus check issued by the IRS to help combat the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is seen in San Antonio, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

STIMULUS CHECK UPDATE

On the next screen just hit OK and input your SSN, date of birth, mailing address, and zip code. You will get the status of last year’s payment and current status. The current status will show either mailed or direct deposited or Not Available.

Get My Payment will show you when and how (mail or direct deposit) your first and second payments were sent. If for any reason you do not receive it, all the options are available here. After you read through all the scenarios, you will find you can add to your tax return that the Economic Impact payment was not received. Even if you are not filing, you fill out any way to get your payment.

Eligibility

There is an eligibility protocol so be sure to check out the Facts and questions and answers segment to be totally informed. If you are eligible – and either didn’t receive Economic Impact Payments or qualify for more than received – you may claim the Recovery Rebate Credit and must file a 2020 tax return even if you are not normally required to file.

This site is filled with ALL the information necessary to research your payment if you did not receive it. The Frequently Asked Questions area goes over a lot of situations.

Statistics

Around 8 million people may not have gotten the first or second of payments, the Treasury Department estimated at the end of January, 2021.

Another big push to ensure everyone eligible gets their funding came after President Joe Biden on Jan. 22 signed an executive order for the Treasury Department to ensure the expedient delivery of each missed payment.

There are a couple of other reasons why your payment may be delayed, Gonzalez said, including opening a new bank account, making more income or failure to file 2019 tax returns.

Make sure you qualify: 

A single person making $75,000 or less a year is eligible for the second round of payments. Those making more than that and up to $87,000 will get a reduced check. Married couples making $150,000 or less will receive the full amount, while those earning a higher yearly salary will get a lower amount. A head of household making $112,500 and less can receive $600, but those making more and up to $124,000 are eligible for a lesser amount. For every juvenile dependent, families will get another $600.