By now you know that the IRS is in the process of delivering stimulus payments to most American. That process began this week and will continue for a while. The IRS has created a new web page to give taxpayers more information about the payments and allow taxpayers to update their information to be able to receive their payments.
What if you haven’t filed a 2018 or 2019 tax return?
Some people haven’t filed their 2018 or 2019 individual tax returns for a number of reason. Some of them didn’t owe any tax and their taxable income level was below the level that required them to file. Other people might have just been too far behind and never got around to it.
These people need to give the IRS enough information to determine the amount of the payment and for the IRS to know how to deliver their payments. If you’re in this group of taxpayers, the IRS has created a section of their website for you to enter your payment information so they can send you a check, or preferably, send you a direct deposit.
Enter your payment information on the IRS website in the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here section.
Get My Payment feature
What if I just want to see the status of my COVID-19 Stimulus Payment?
If you just want to check the status of your payment and find out when you’ll be receiving it, you can also use the Get My Payment section.
What if you need to update your bank account information?
I know a lot of people still prefer paper checks when it comes to the IRS. If you haven’t given the IRS your direct deposit information, then they will be mailing you a check. However, the checks will take a lot longer to receive than the direct deposit. The IRS has updated their website to include a section where you can update your direct deposit information.
Use this site if you haven’t ever given the IRS your direct deposit information or if you need to update your direct deposit information because you changed banks.
What if I need to change my address?
Normally to change your address you need to either indicate the new address on your next tax return or you need to file a special form to give the IRS your new address. However, these aren’t normal times and the IRS isn’t processing the Form 8822 because it has to be filed on paper. As of today, the IRS currently isn’t processing any paper forms so this option is off the table.
To speed up the check delivery process, the IRS has added a feature to their Get My Payment section where you can update your address.
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