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Yes--the site was legit, and this is necessary to verify your identity on sites particularly when you are requesting records from the IRS online. 

Chris

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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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> Subject: [Ohio-Talk] IRS stimulus check status tracker is now online | 
> Here's what you need to know | khou.com
>
>
>
> https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/stimulus-c
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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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