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Are there any problems with the stimulus payments?

Writer Nathan Sanders

The IRS told TIME on April 28 that some people whose money had been sent to temporary accounts mistakenly saw a message in Get My Payment that said their payments had been re-sent to that same account. The IRS said that money is actually being sent in the mail, and that message should no longer appear.

Are there any stimulus checks that have not been received?

Millions of people have already received their third stimulus checks, many of them by direct deposit. But many individuals haven’t even received their second stimulus payments, nevermind their third payment.

Is the stimulus check based on a tax return?

The IRS has explained that the first payment made might be based on a taxpayer’s 2019 tax return, and the second payment is a “plus-up” payment that is based on the taxpayer’s 2020 tax return. The IRS has also said that part of the problem may be with “injured spouse” claims on a tax return.

Can a stimulus payment be sent back to the IRS?

TIME has asked both the IRS and the Treasury Department for more information to sort out these claims. If the IRS sends a stimulus payment to a temporary refund transfer account that is now closed, the bank is required to reject the payment and send it back to the IRS.

Do you still have to get stimulus check?

A number of stimulus checks still have to go out. That said, there are some steps you can take to be proactive. First, double-check that you qualify for a stimulus check.

When do I get my stimulus payment in the mail?

If your payment is mailed, it may come in the form of a paper check or as a prepaid debit card. You will also get a letter in the mail indicating that the IRS processed your stimulus payment. Stimulus payments are ongoing, with new batches distributed each week on Wednesdays.

Why was my stimulus check sent to the wrong bank?

Others have reported that IRS stimulus checks were sent to the wrong bank account — or even to dead relatives. Second stimulus check: What to know, who qualifies, and how much will you get?

How much do I get from the stimulus?

For the most current information about stimulus payments, visit IRS.gov. Am I eligible to receive a stimulus payment, and how much will I get? Individuals earning $75,000 or less will receive a new payment of $1,400, as will heads of households earning up to $112,500.

Where do I Send my stimulus check to?

Your payment will be deposited directly to the bank account where you automatically receive your Social Security payment. A stimulus check will be mailed to you if you normally receive a paper check for your Social Security payment. Someone I know already got their payment, why don’t I have mine yet?

Do you have to pay taxes on Stimulus money?

No. The IRS says this money is not income, so you won’t owe federal taxes on it; it won’t affect any expected federal income tax refund; and it won’t affect your income when it comes to determining eligibility for federal assistance or benefit programs.