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

Wed Apr 22 19:17:39 UTC 2020

Wanda, mine said it would be mailed on the 24th so hopefully that's the
same for most.

On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 3:02 PM Wanda via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Thanks a bunch.  Mailed when, now or on the 3rd of the month?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mickie
> Cooper via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:40 PM
> To: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Mickie Cooper <micki975160 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] IRS stimulus check status tracker is now online |
> Here's what you need to know | khou.com
>
> 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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