It’s likely that you are becoming concerned about where your third stimulus check is. Do not get too worried though because you can check your bank account first to see if it has any pending deposits. It is also possible the check is stuck en route. In case the IRS didn’t send you enough stimulus money, you may be due a “plus-up” supplemental payment from the IRS.
The IRS online tracking tool may notify you if there is any information you need to act upon. You’ll also be able to see if you need to file a payment trace for the third check. While it’s not perfect, it’s a great tool for learning your payment status. It will not tell you how much money you should expect, but you can use the stimulus calculator to estimate what you should expect.
Taxpayers may begin receiving advance child tax credit payments beginning in mid-July — you may use this separate calculator to determine eligibility.
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How to Use the IRS Get My Payment online tracker
When you click on Get My Payment, you will have the option to see if your third stimulus check has arrived. Enter your Social Security number, date of birth, street address, and ZIP or postal code to get the update. You will be provided with information about your payment.
According to CNET, you are able to see when your money was issued, whether it was sent already or when it will be sent, how you will get the money (direct deposit, paper check, or EIP card), and what payment method will be utilized. You may also receive an error message that says the tool cannot yet determine your status.
What You Can’t Get From ‘Get My Payment’ Online
IRS tool will not provide hourly updates – status information is updated once a day (usually overnight). It also will not provide details about the first two stimulus checks that have been approved in 2020, nor how much stimulus money you are getting. If you run into payment issues, you won’t find step-by-step instructions also.
The IRS does not want you to contact them when you have payment troubles. Its representatives say their knowledge is limited to what is shown in the tool. But here are recommendations on how to address stimulus issues.
You can also create an IRS account online to find out more about your third payment. Your online account should display the amount of your plus-up payment if you receive one after your 2020 tax return is processed.
You May See the Message ‘Payment Status Not Available’
Don’t be afraid, you may see a message saying “Payment Status Not Available” while using the Get My Payment tool until your payment is processed, according to the IRS. In that case, there is no need to take any action.
Alternatively, you may not be eligible for a payment. To find out whether you’re due money, plug your numbers into the stimulus check calculator.
You May See a ‘Need More Information Message
As stated on IRS FAQ, the ‘Need More Information’ message in Get My Payment tool means that the US Postal Service was unable to deliver your payment.
If you provide a bank routing and account number, a prepaid debit card (the card must be reloadable), or a financial service account with routing and account numbers, then you can reissue your payment via direct deposit.
As mentioned in the FAQ, the mailing address can also be changed so that your payment can be sent.
The IRS Tool Might Indicate That You Have Received Your Payment
In cases where the IRS’ online tool indicates the agency has issued your stimulus money, but it never appeared in your mailbox or bank account, you may need to follow one of these steps, including possibly filing a stimulus check payment trace. It will be helpful if you have the letter the IRS sent you too.
Tracking Paper Checks With USPS is Easy
US Postal Service has a free app that will notify you when your stimulus money is about to arrive from the IRS if your third stimulus check is going out the mail.
Informed Delivery automatically tracks your mail by scanning it and alerting you when it arrives.
You can use the letter-tracking service provided by the USPS to track your payments.
Keep Your IRS Letter Confirming Your Stimulus Payment
You will receive a confirmation notice in the mail within 15 days after the IRS makes the stimulus payment if the IRS issues you a stimulus check. If you didn’t receive all the money you’re entitled to, the letter tells you how and when to report it to the IRS. If you are not receiving your full payment, you may need to reference this information later. These steps will help you recover the information if you lost the letter.
In the Event That the First Two Stimulus Payments Did Not Arrive, Try This
The first and second payments that were approved in 2020 are no longer automatically sent out by the IRS. You may be able to claim those funds if you are owed money from either of those payments rounds. You can do so by filing for the Recovery Rebate Credit during the 2020 tax season.
The amount of money you were allocated by the IRS must be known if you’re eligible, which you can find out online or by reading the letter the IRS sent. According to the IRS, the new Get My Payment tracking tool does not include information on the first or second checks. The best way to locate information on those payments is to check your IRS account.
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How to Add Your Direct Deposit Information
Get My Payment does not allow you to create a new account or change payment details. However, even if you are unable to have the IRS deliver your payment to a bank account and the government receives the money back, you will still not be able to correct the information online but the IRS said it will mail the money to you again.
May 17 was the extended deadline for filing taxes. The agency is taking too long to process tax returns, so registering with your 2020 tax return won’t get you into the system in time. While you can’t receive your IRS money right away if you haven’t filed your taxes, setting up a new direct deposit account can help you receive tax refunds or the upcoming child tax credit faster.
‘Get My Payment Tool’ at Veterans and SSI, SSDI Beneficiaries Disposal
Using Get My Payment, you can find out if your third stimulus check has been received or not. The $1,400 Social Security check for tens of millions of beneficiaries and veterans should have arrived already. Nonetheless, the tracker tool can be used by people who receive Social Security benefits like SSDI and SSI as well as veterans who do not file taxes.
