Please post here when you receive your stimulus check..

[bbodb1]

This sub page may have been there all along on the IRS website, but in case it may be a recent addition, check out:

How to Use the Tools on IRS.gov to Get Your Economic Impact Payment | Internal Revenue Service

Chart for individuals describing how to use the tools on IRS.gov to get your Economic Impact Payment.

www.irs.gov

as it breaks down what tool/app (non filer vs Get my payment) you should use...

This page suggests those of us who electronically filed our '18 and '19 returns AND who are eligible for the stimulus payments are quite likely to have to wait for the paper copy...

 

[clifffaith]

Update on my experience. Nothing is “pending “ in my checking account as of this morning (filled out the “get my payment” info yesterday after getting thrown out of the site a couple of times). Tried again for DD...still getting the same message about them not having enough info at this time. That was followed by something I didn’t notice yesterday and don’t know if it was just added: you have already accessed this site too many times. Please wait 24 hours to try again.

So I will wait until tomorrow morning. I also checked her “where’s my refund” and it still says received and being processed.

I heard on the news last night that the system is updated overnight, so checking multiple times a day won't garnet any new info. Check it once a day. I'm still being told they don't have enough info to know whether we are eligible.

 

[Miss Marty]

Glitches are holding up stimulus checks

Several million people who filed their taxes via H&R Block, TurboTax and other services were unable to get their payments because the IRS did not have their direct deposit information on file. (according to the Treasury, companies and experts)

The reason is that tax preparation companies received these people’s tax refunds first, deducted their fees and then distributed the remaining refunds to the customers.

Source:

Washington Post

 

[Luanne]

Glitches are holding up stimulus checks

Several million people who filed their taxes via H&R Block, TurboTax and other services were unable to get their payments because the IRS did not have their direct deposit information on file. (according to the Treasury, companies and experts)

The reason is that tax preparation companies received these people’s tax refunds first, deducted their fees and then distributed the remaining refunds to the customers.

Source:

Washington Post

We use an independent accountant. He doesn't do the electronic filing for us until we pay him.

 

[VacationForever]

Glitches are holding up stimulus checks

Several million people who filed their taxes via H&R Block, TurboTax and other services were unable to get their payments because the IRS did not have their direct deposit information on file. (according to the Treasury, companies and experts)

The reason is that tax preparation companies received these people’s tax refunds first, deducted their fees and then distributed the remaining refunds to the customers.

Source:

Washington Post

We use TurboTax but don't go through them for payment or refunds from IRS. We pay TurboTax for their software fees when we file. For everything else we handle directly with IRS. Our issue is that we did not have refunds for the past 2 years and hence IRS did not have our bank info.

 

[TravelTime]

Someone probably already posted this. You can add your bank info at this IRS portal.

Get my payment | Internal Revenue Service

The Get My Payment application is no longer available. You can still claim a missing payment and view your payment history.

www.irs.gov

 

[dioxide45]

Glitches are holding up stimulus checks

Several million people who filed their taxes via H&R Block, TurboTax and other services were unable to get their payments because the IRS did not have their direct deposit information on file. (according to the Treasury, companies and experts)

The reason is that tax preparation companies received these people’s tax refunds first, deducted their fees and then distributed the remaining refunds to the customers.

Source:

Washington Post

I mentioned this as a possible issue earlier on in this thread. Those "get your refund today" kind of schemes are probably holding up people's checks, or perhaps even getting them directed to the wrong place.

 

[bbodb1]

Correct. For the 2 of us - $3000 per month.


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Holy s#&!& - I mean, words fail me at this cost...

I heard on the news last night that the system is updated overnight, so checking multiple times a day won't garnet any new info. Check it once a day. I'm still being told they don't have enough info to know whether we are eligible.

One thing that has NOT been made absolutely clear OR I have missed it.
Since my name was on line 1 (primary filer) I had been checking my name and info on the app. The first couple of days, I did NOT think to check the wife's name.
Tried that today (in addition to mine). Still no joy.....

 

[bbodb1]

Someone probably already posted this. You can add your bank info at this IRS portal.

Get my payment | Internal Revenue Service

The Get My Payment application is no longer available. You can still claim a missing payment and view your payment history.

www.irs.gov

..If the portal can find you though....

 

[VacationForever]

Someone probably already posted this. You can add your bank info at this IRS portal.

Get my payment | Internal Revenue Service

The Get My Payment application is no longer available. You can still claim a missing payment and view your payment history.

www.irs.gov

On the app, my son's info cannot be established with regards to payment and he files every year using Turbo Tax. I managed to add my bank info through the app and also use Turbo Tax.

 

[Luanne]

Holy s#&!& - I mean, words fail me at this cost...



One thing that has NOT been made absolutely clear OR I have missed it.
Since my name was on line 1 (primary filer) I had been checking my name and info on the app. The first couple of days, I did NOT think to check the wife's name.
Tried that today (in addition to mine). Still no joy.....

I've been checking both dh's and my information. Can't find either of us. According to the chart you posted earlier we will be in that group that has a check mailed to us.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Our 2018 Joint Tax return was used by IRS to calculate our Stimulus Check direct deposit amount. We received a reduced amount.

We just filed our 2019 Joint tax return yesterday (4/17). Had the 2019 joint tax return been used to calculate the Stimulus Payment, we would have received the full amount (i.e. $2400).

Does anyone know if we will be able to request IRS to deposit the difference of the reduced amount and the full amount?

Thanks for any insight.


Richard

 

[Luanne]

Our 2018 Joint Tax return was used by IRS to calculate our Stimulus Check direct deposit amount. We received a reduced amount.

We just filed our 2019 Joint tax return yesterday (4/17). Had the 2019 joint tax return been used to calculate the Stimulus Payment, we would have received the full amount (i.e. $2400).

Does anyone know if we will be able to request IRS to deposit the difference of the reduced amount and the full amount?

Thanks for any insight.


Richard

With as messed up as the system is at this point I say good luck to you in trying to get a deposit for the full amount. Of course, I could be wrong and maybe it will be done automatically, but personally I wouldn't hold my breath.

 

[dioxide45]

Our 2018 Joint Tax return was used by IRS to calculate our Stimulus Check direct deposit amount. We received a reduced amount.

We just filed our 2019 Joint tax return yesterday (4/17). Had the 2019 joint tax return been used to calculate the Stimulus Payment, we would have received the full amount (i.e. $2400).

Does anyone know if we will be able to request IRS to deposit the difference of the reduced amount and the full amount?

Thanks for any insight.


Richard

The actual amount you get will be based on your 2020 income. It is actually a 2020 refundable tax credit. They were just giving it out ahead of time based on 2018/2019 numbers. That means that some people could have some or all of it taken away come tax filing time in 2021 and some people may get a the stimulus that otherwise didn't. It all depends on what your 2020 AGI is.

 

[Luanne]

The actual amount you get will be based on your 2020 income. It is actually a 2020 refundable tax credit. They were just giving it out ahead of time based on 2018/2019 numbers. That means that some people could have some or all of it taken away come tax filing time in 2021 and some people may get a the stimulus that otherwise didn't. It all depends on what your 2020 AGI is.

Okay I'll bite. How does the IRS know what your 2020 income will be?

 

[VacationForever]

The actual amount you get will be based on your 2020 income. It is actually a 2020 refundable tax credit. They were just giving it out ahead of time based on 2018/2019 numbers. That means that some people could have some or all of it taken away come tax filing time in 2021 and some people may get a the stimulus that otherwise didn't. It all depends on what your 2020 AGI is.

Where did you read this? I am very sure that I read that it is not a tax credit. Once given it will not be taken back. However there was one article that said that for those who did not qualify based on 2018 and 2019 returns, they have a chance to get it as a tax credit while they file their 2020 if they qualify under 2020 AGI.

 

[dioxide45]

Where did you read this? I am very sure that I read that it is not a tax credit. Once given it will not be taken back. However there was one article that said that for those who did not qualify based on 2018 and 2019 returns, they have a chance to get it as a tax credit while they file their 2020 if they qualify under 2020 AGI.

It is indeed a tax credit on your 2020 AGI. Tax credits don't need to be repaid. However, it would seem that if you get the check now but actually don't qualify for it based on 2020 AGI (you are actually lucky because your income went up), then you may have to pay some of it back.

Stimulus Checks Won't Reduce Future Tax Refunds - FactCheck.org

Social media posts falsely claim that federal payments from the COVID-19 stimulus package could reduce taxpayers' future refunds. The Internal Revenue Service says the payment "will not reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2020 tax return next year."

www.factcheck.org

Though based on these articles, it doesn't seem like they would come back for the money if you make too much to qualify based on 2020 AGI.

Stimulus checks - Business Insider

Latest stories about Stimulus checks on Business Insider

www.businessinsider.com

Do I have to pay back my $1,200 stimulus check? Don’t fall for these 5 myths about the stimulus payments

‘You’re going to get the refund you qualify for, and this check.’

www.marketwatch.com

It definitely is possible that if you didn't qualify based on 2018/2019 but do based on 2020 AGI, then you can get it as part of a refund in 2021. Also, if you have a child in 2020, they would qualify for the extra $500 that you would get when filing 2020 tax return in 2021.

 

[VacationForever]

It is indeed a tax credit on your 2020 AGI. Tax credits don't need to be repaid. However, it would seem that if you get the check now but actually don't qualify for it based on 2020 AGI (you are actually lucky because your income went up), then you may have to pay some of it back.

Stimulus Checks Won't Reduce Future Tax Refunds - FactCheck.org

Social media posts falsely claim that federal payments from the COVID-19 stimulus package could reduce taxpayers' future refunds. The Internal Revenue Service says the payment "will not reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2020 tax return next year."

www.factcheck.org

Though based on these articles, it doesn't seem like they would come back for the money if you make too much to qualify based on 2020 AGI.

Stimulus checks - Business Insider

Latest stories about Stimulus checks on Business Insider

www.businessinsider.com

Do I have to pay back my $1,200 stimulus check? Don’t fall for these 5 myths about the stimulus payments

‘You’re going to get the refund you qualify for, and this check.’

www.marketwatch.com

It definitely is possible that if you didn't qualify based on 2018/2019 but do based on 2020 AGI, then you can get it as part of a refund in 2021. Also, if you have a child in 2020, they would qualify for the extra $500 that you would get when filing 2020 tax return in 2021.

To summarize, if you make too much in 2020, they will not claw back what was already issued to you based on 2018/2019 returns. However if you didn't get this stimulus money based on 2018/2019 returns, but you qualify under 2020 AGI, they will pay you the amount as a tax refund/credit based on 2020 AGI.

 

[Icc5]

In Sacramento,California my daughter and her husband and their daughter's check was in their account on Saturday. Just the opposite on their unemployment. Son n law's money was in the account but the EDD card to access it hasn't come so right now that money doesn't help much.

 

[bbodb1]

After a weekend update, no change for those of us who have PAID on our annual tax return.
We still cannot add or provide EFT info to speed up our stimulus payment.
The wait for paper checks continues...

 

[maggiesmom]

Still waiting . This is all we see:
Payment Status
You are eligible for the payment. Once we have your payment date, we will update this page.
We will deposit your payment to the bank account below.
Bank Account Number: ************XXXX
Updates to your payment are made no more than once a day. We will mail you a letter with additional information on this payment.
If you need additional help or do not receive your payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page

 

[Luanne]

Still waiting . This is all we see:
Payment Status
You are eligible for the payment. Once we have your payment date, we will update this page.
We will deposit your payment to the bank account below.
Bank Account Number: ************XXXX
Updates to your payment are made no more than once a day. We will mail you a letter with additional information on this payment.
If you need additional help or do not receive your payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page

Better that than what we see:

 

[VacationForever]

Better that than what we see:

View attachment 19456

We got the payment status message and my son had the Payment status not available. Maybe they ran out of money like the PPP.

 

[Hophop4]

All I am getting is "Payment Status Not Available". Think they are trying to get the direct deposit info from Soc Sec. Anyone else here with same or hear anything more.

 

[Luanne]

All I am getting is "Payment Status Not Available". Think they are trying to get the direct deposit info from Soc Sec. Anyone else here with same or hear anything more.

I'm getting the same status as you. I know nothing.