[Ohio-Talk] IRS stimulus check status tracker is now online | Here's what you need to know | khou.com

Wed Apr 15 18:10:34 UTC 2020

Chris,
Are you sure this was a legit request? I would caution advising anyone to
provide that information.
Renee

On Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 1:59 PM Christopher Sabine via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Cheryl.
>
> Just a quick thing on the Stimulus Tracker web site that I encountered
> this morning. When I visited the site to check the status of my payment,
> the system indicated that it needed further information to process my
> request and prompted me for my banking information. I had to enter my
> account and routing numbers for my bank--even though I receive SSDI
> payments that are routed to that account, I completed a 2019 tax return, I
> owed, and the IRS deducted my balance from that very same account not even
> a week ago. The process of verifying my account was for the most part
> accessible running JAWS 2020, but if you filed a return for 2018 or 2019,
> they will need your adjusted gross income for the last year you filed.
>
> Just some initial observations. Thanks for sharing this.
>
> Very Best,
>
> Chris
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> Here's what you need to know | khou.com
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> https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/stimulus-check-tracker-irs-depositing-money-early/285-bcd4a49d-583b-4cc8-9dff-1fa1a7fa19be
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> IRS stimulus check status tracker is now online | Here's what you need to
> know You may already have the money in your bank account, or it may still
> be on the way. Here's how you can track the payment.
>
>
> HOUSTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced over Easter weekend the
> first Economic Impact Payments, also known as coronavirus stimulus checks,
> were already being deposited into some taxpayers' bank accounts.
>
> As of Wednesday, April 15, about 80 million Americans will have received
> payments, the government says. Now the IRS has an online tool where you can
> track those payments as well as update your bank account info online.
>
> Get all the information and links you need on this page.
>
> Who is getting the money first
>
> The people getting theirs first are the ones who filed tax returns in 2018
> or 2019 and received funds through direct deposit. People who didn’t file
> taxes, are very low income or are older and don't need to file will have to
> wait for their money. Any paper checks should go out starting early May.
>
> Stimulus payment status tracker is now online
>
> The new IRS web portal will let users check the status of their stimulus
> payments. The IRS launched this tool Wednesday, April 15.
>
> Check this page to view the stimulus check tracker info and look for the
> "Get My Payment" button, when it launches.
>
> RELATED: Getting 'Payment Status Not Available' from the new IRS stimulus
> check tracker? You're not alone
>
> What if the IRS doesn't have my current bank info for direct deposit?
>
> The IRS created a web portal where users can check the status of their
> stimulus payments. It will launch this week. The site will also have a
> feature to enter your bank account information if the IRS doesn’t already
> have it from a 2018 or 2019 refund. The IRS launched this tool Wednesday,
> April 15.
>
> Check this page to view the stimulus check tracker info and look for the
> "Get My Payment" button, when it launches.
>
> What if I don't file taxes every year?
>
> The IRS launched this webpage to allow non-tax filers to provide the
> federal government with payment information. Look for the "Non-filers:
> Enter payment info here" button.
>
> "If you don’t file taxes, use the "Non-Filers: Enter Your Payment Info
> Here" application to provide simple information so you can get your
> payment. You should use this application if: You did not file a 2018 or
> 2019 federal income tax return because your gross income was under $12,200
> ($24,400 for married couples). This includes people who had no income. Or
> You weren’t required to file a 2018 or 2019 federal income tax return for
> other reasons"
>
> On the web: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
>
> How much will you get?
>
> In short, people who make $75,000 or less will receive the full $1,200
> check. That amount will phase out, capping at people making $99,000.
> Households will receive an additional $500 for children under 16 years old.
>
> RELATED: IRS deposits first wave of stimulus checks early
>
> RELATED: How to protect yourself from scammers targeting your coronavirus
> stimulus check
>
> RELATED: Millions of Americans will get stimulus checks, but here's who
> won't
>
> RELATED: Scammers are hoping to cash in on your coronavirus stimulus check
>
> ----
>
>
>
> More Frequently Asked Questions and info from IRS.gov:
>
> Here is what you need to know about your Economic Impact Payment. For most
> taxpayers, payments are automatic, and no further action is needed. This
> includes taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2018 and 2019 and most seniors
> and retirees.
>
> Who is eligible?
>
> U.S. residents will receive the Economic Impact Payment of $1,200 for
> individual or head of household filers, and $2,400 for married filing
> jointly if they are not a dependent of another taxpayer and have a work
> eligible Social Security number with adjusted gross income up to:
>
> $75,000 for individuals
>
> $112,500 for head of household filers and
>
> $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns
>
> Taxpayers will receive a reduced payment if their AGI is between:
>
> $75,000 and $99,000 if their filing status was single or married filing
> separately
>
> 112,500 and $136,500 for head of household
>
> $150,000 and $198,000 if their filing status was married filing jointly
>
> The amount of the reduced payment will be based upon the taxpayers
> specific adjusted gross income.
>
> Eligible retirees and recipients of Social Security, Railroad Retirement,
> disability or veterans' benefits as well as taxpayers who do not make
> enough money to normally have to file a tax return will receive a payment.
> This also includes those who have no income, as well as those whose income
> comes entirely from certain benefit programs, such as Supplemental Security
> Income benefits.
>
> Retirees who receive either Social Security retirement or Railroad
> Retirement benefits will also receive payments automatically.
>
> Who is not eligible?
>
>  Although some filers, such as high-income filers, will not qualify for an
> Economic Impact Payment, most will.
>
> Taxpayers likely won't qualify for an Economic Impact Payment if any of
> the following apply:
>
> Your adjusted gross income is greater than
>
> $99,000 if your filing status was single or married filing separately
>
> $136,500 for head of household
>
> $198,000 if your filing status was married filing jointly
>
> You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. For example,
> this would include a child, student or older dependent who can be claimed
> on a parent’s return.
>
> You do not have a valid Social Security number.
>
> You are a nonresident alien.
>
> You filed Form 1040-NR or Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 1040-PR or Form 1040-SS for
> 2019.
>
> How much is it worth?
>
>  Eligible individuals with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for single
> filers, $112,500 for head of household filers and $150,000 for married
> filing jointly are eligible for the full $1,200 for individuals and $2,400
> married filing jointly. In addition, they are eligible for an additional
> $500 per qualifying child.
>
> For filers with income above those amounts, the payment amount is reduced
> by $5 for each $100 above the $75,000/$112,500/$150,000 thresholds. Single
> filers with income exceeding $99,000, $136,500 for head of household filers
> and $198,000 for joint filers with no children are not eligible and will
> not receive payments.
>
> Do I need to take action?
>
>  People who filed a tax return for 2019 or 2018
>
> No additional action is needed by taxpayers who:
>
> have already filed their tax returns this year for 2019. The IRS will use
> this information to calculate the payment amount.
>
> haven’t filed yet for 2019 but filed a 2018 federal tax return. For these
> taxpayers the IRS will use their information from 2018 tax filings to make
> the Economic Impact Payment calculations.
>
> People who aren't typically required to file a tax return
>
> Social Security and Railroad Retirement recipients who are not typically
> required to file a tax return need to take no action. The IRS will use the
> information on the Form SSA-1099 and Form RRB-1099 to generate Economic
> Impact Payments of $1,200 to these individuals even if they did not file
> tax returns in 2018 or 2019. Recipients will receive these payments as a
> direct deposit or by paper check, just as they would normally receive their
> benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients are also
> part of this group who don't need to take action.
>
> For Social Security, Railroad retirees and SSDI who have qualifying
> children, they can take an additional step to receive $500 per qualifying
> child.
>
> There are other individuals such as low-income workers and certain
> veterans and individuals with disabilities who aren’t required to file a
> tax return, but they are still eligible for the Economic Impact Payments.
> Taxpayers can check the IRS.gov tool - Do I Need to File a Tax Return? - to
> see if  they have a filing requirement.
>
> The IRS will soon provide guidance for these individuals on the steps to
> take to get their payment as soon as possible.
>
> Payment recipients: watch for an IRS letter
>
>  For security reasons, the IRS plans to mail a letter about the economic
> impact payment to the taxpayer’s last known address within 15 days after
> the payment is paid. The letter will provide information on how the payment
> was made and how to report any failure to receive the payment. If a
> taxpayer is unsure they’re receiving a legitimate letter, the IRS urges
> taxpayers to visit IRS.gov first to protect against scam artists.
>
> Avoid scams related to economic payments, COVID-19
>
>  The IRS urges taxpayers to be on the lookout for scam artists trying to
> use the economic impact payments as cover for schemes to steal personal
> information and money. Remember, the IRS will not call , text you, email
> you or contact you on social media  asking for personal or bank account
> information – even related to the economic impact payments. Also, watch out
> for emails with attachments or links claiming to have special information
> about economic impact payments or refunds.
>
> (Savannah Louie at KSDK contributed to this report)
>
>
>
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