2020 Economic Stimulus Payment FAQ

  1. Where will the stimulus payment come from?
    • The Government Stimulus payments will be issued by the IRS
  2. Who is eligible for the Stimulus payment?
  3. How do I know which contact information the IRS has on file?
    • The IRS will use information you provided while filing 2019 tax return, earlier this year.  If you didn’t file 2019 tax return, yet, the IRS will use information you provided while filing 2018 tax return.
  4. What if I didn’t file 2018 nor 2019 tax return, because?
    • I’m a Non-Filer and I didn’t make enough money:
      1. If you receive Social Security benefits, the IRS will retrieve your information from SSA.  You will receive a stimulus payment, as long as you were not filed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.
      2. If you do not receive Social Security benefits, go to this link and provide your information.  https://www.freefilefillableforms.com/#/fd/EconomicImpactPayment
    • I’m a Filer, and just didn’t get around to filing my taxes, yet:
      1. If you are eligible to receive a Stimulus payment according to FAQ #2, please file your 2018 or 2019 tax return, ASAP.
  5. The last time I filed my tax return, I received a refund direct deposited into my bank account, how will I get my Stimulus payment
    • The IRS will deposit your Stimulus payment in the same bank account.  If you no longer have that bank account, please click on the following link, select Get My Payment, and provide your new routing number and account number.  https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
  6. The last time I filed my tax return, I received a refund check from my tax preparer, how will I get my Stimulus payment?
    • The IRS will mail a Stimulus check to the latest address they have on file.
    • If you prefer to receive Stimulus payment via direct deposit, please click on the following link, select Get My Payment, and provide your routing number and account number.  https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
  7. The last time I filed my tax return, I received my refund on Walmart, Greendot, or other debit card, provided by my tax preparer.  How will I get my Stimulus payment?
    • The IRS will mail a Stimulus check to the latest address they have on file.
    • If you prefer to receive Stimulus payment via direct deposit, please click on the following link, select Get My Payment, and provide your routing number and account number.  https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
  8. The last time I filed my tax return, I owed the IRS.  How will I get my Stimulus payment?
    • The IRS will mail a Stimulus check to the latest address they have on file.
    • If you prefer to receive Stimulus payment via direct deposit, please click on the following link, select Get My Payment and provide your routing number and account number.  https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
  9. I want my Stimulus payment mailed to me, but I moved and the IRS does not have my current mailing address.  How will I get my Stimulus payment?