The IRS has launched sites to help hardworking Americans with their Economic Impact Payments.
IRS Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
For those who filed a tax return in 2018 or 2019 and want to check the status of your Economic Impact Payment, click here.
For those who are not required to file a 2018 or 2019 tax return, enter your payment information, click here.
For Social Security recipients who do not file tax returns, you will NOT need to take any action in order to receive their check. Click here to learn more.
If you're Economic Impact Payment says it has been sent but you haven't received it, click here for more information on requesting a trace on your payment (Q. 55 on the official IRS website).
Who is eligible to receive an Economic Impact Payment?
Relief checks are available to all U.S. residents regardless of income source. All U.S. residents with gross income up to $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for married couples, who are not a dependent of another taxpayer and have a work-eligible social security number, are eligible for the full $1,200 ($2,400 married) rebate. In addition, they are eligible for an additional $500 per child. The amount is completely phased-out for single filers with incomes exceeding $99,000, $146,500 for the head of household filers with one child, and $198,000 for joint filers with no children.
- Have a valid Social Security number,
- Could not be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer, and
- Had adjusted gross income under certain limits.
Who should use Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info to provide additional information to receive the Economic Impact Payment?
Eligible U.S. citizens or permanent residents who:
- Had gross income that did not exceed $12,200 ($24,400 for married couples) for 2019
- Were not otherwise required to file a federal income tax return for 2019, and didn't plan to
For more information for non-filers, click here.
Do I have to apply to receive an Economic Impact Payment?
Though most individuals will be automatically enrolled to receive their rebate check, some still need to file a tax return to ensure eligibility. All those who have filed a tax return for taxable income earned in 2019, 2018, or received a Form SSA-1099 or Form RRB-1099 are automatically enrolled to receive a rebate check. The value of the check will be based on the most recent benefit statement or tax return filed.
However, all those who have not filed for income earned in 2018 or 2019, and do not receive a Form SSA-1099 or Form RRB-1099 will need to file a free 2019 return to enter themselves into the IRS system. The process can be completed online through the IRS by clicking here.
Most eligible U.S. taxpayers will automatically receive their Economic Impact Payments including:
- Individuals who filed a federal income tax for 2018 or 2019
- Individuals who receive Social Security retirement, survivors, or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits
- Individuals who receive Railroad Retirement benefits
Do people on social security and disability receive Economic Impact Payments?
Yes, available to all U.S. residents regardless of income source. While it phases out with income made over the gross income threshold, it does not discriminate on income source.
How do I claim dependent children if I don't normally file taxes?
If you don’t normally file taxes and are set to receive payment automatically, use the IRS Non-Filers tool to claim dependent children. This means that eligible people who get Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI), survivor benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Veterans Affairs benefits and have a qualifying child should register soon to get an additional $500 in their payments.
Will veterans and their beneficiaries who receive Compensation and Pension (C&P) benefit payments receive a check?
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced today that they are working directly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure Veterans and their beneficiaries who receive Compensation and Pension (C&P) benefit payments will receive their Economic Impact Payments automatically and without additional paperwork. (Source: U.S. Treasury)
Will the Economic Impact Payments be taxed?
The check is not considered taxable income per the Senate Finance Committee.
If 2019 is the first year I’m filing taxes and I haven’t file them yet, what happens?
If so then fill out your tax return ASAP with complete and accurate information to become eligible for the rebate check.
How will the IRS know where to send my payment?
The vast majority of people do not need to take any action. The IRS will calculate and automatically send the economic impact payment to those eligible.
For people who have already filed their 2019 tax returns, the IRS will use this information to calculate the payment amount. For those who have not yet filed their return for 2019, the IRS will use information from their 2018 tax filing to calculate the payment. The economic impact payment will be deposited directly into the same banking account reflected on the return filed. (Source: irs.gov/coronavirus)
Individuals on tax-exempt income will receive payment however you receive your normal payment, as a direct deposit or check in the mail.
The IRS does not have my direct deposit information. What can I do?
In the coming weeks, Treasury plans to develop a web-based portal for individuals to provide their banking information to the IRS online so that individuals can receive payments immediately as opposed to checks in the mail. (Source: irs.gov/coronavirus)
Individuals on tax-exempt income will receive payment however you receive your normal payment, as a direct deposit or check in the mail.
Does someone who has died qualify to receive an Economic Impact Payment?
No. A payment made to someone who died before receipt of the payment should be returned to the IRS by following the instructions about repayments. Return the entire payment unless the payment was made to joint filers and one spouse had not died before receipt of the payment, in which case, you only need to return the portion of the payment made on account of the decedent. This amount will be $1,200 unless adjusted gross income exceeded $150,000.
What if someone says they can help me get my check sooner?
If someone tells you they can get your check to you sooner, they are a scam. If you have any questions, contact my office.
