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

Wed Apr 22 17:40:08 UTC 2020

I had this same problem & this is the info:
If you filed 2019 taxes & had a refund then your check will be direct
deposited. If you receive any Social Security money direct deposited then
your check will be mailed.

On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 12:17 PM Wanda via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Thanks, my friend.  Appricate this info.
> Wan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jordy
> Stringer via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:04 PM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jordy Stringer <jssocil at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] IRS stimulus check status tracker is now online |
> Here's what you need to know | khou.com
>
> If one does not have any dependent children and receives Social Security
> disability benefits, or straight Social Security, Andand already receive
> direct deposit,  they need take no further action.
>
>
> Jordy D. Stringer
> Executive Director, Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living
>
> > On Apr 22, 2020, at 12:00 PM, Wanda via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > What if you don not pay taxes and do not have children just monthly
> receive plain SSDI.  Do I still have give them my banking info?
> > Wan Sloan
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > Renee Arrington-Johnson via Ohio-Talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 2:11 PM
> > To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> > <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Renee Arrington-Johnson <arringtonrs at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] IRS stimulus check status tracker is now
> > online | Here's what you need to know | khou.com
> >
> > 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
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Cheryl
> >> Fields via Ohio-Talk
> >> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 10:46 AM
> >> To: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org; nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
> >> 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
> >> heck-tracker-irs-depositing-money-early/285-bcd4a49d-583b-4cc8-9dff-1
> >> f
> >> a1a7fa19be
> >>
> >> 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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