After the government began making direct deposits of up to $1,200 into taxpayers' bank accounts this month, many people reported on social media that deceased loved ones were receiving payments as well and wondered what they should do with the money.
"You’re not supposed to keep that payment," Mnuchin told the newspaper. "We’re checking the databases, but there could be a scenario where we missed something, and yes, the heirs should be returning that money."
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said dead taxpayers were not eligible for the $1,200 payments meant to help people endure the coronavirus lockdown.
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“We will be issuing guidance on this shortly,” a Treasury Department spokeswoman said.
