While millions of Americans managed to receive two stimulus checks in 2020, some are still waiting on not just their second, but their first stimulus check to arrive. Likewise, there are many other Americans who’ve received damaged checks or have confused them for junk mail and accidentally thrown them out.

What to do if you accidentally threw your stimulus card away?

What to do if you accidentally threw your stimulus card away If you’ve thrown your stimulus check away accidentally, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Contact customer service (1-800-240-8100) as soon as you realize and select the Lost or Stolen Card option from the menu.

Do you throw out stimulus checks and debit cards?

Some people are indeed mistaking the white envelopes with stimulus checks and debit cards for junk mail, and actually throwing them out.

Can you request a payment trace on a stimulus check?

You can request a payment trace only if you haven’t received your stimulus payment and you: The “Get My Payment” tool shows your payment was issued. Don’t request a payment trace to determine if you’re eligible for a payment or to confirm the amount of money you should have received.

Can You claim a stimulus check on your tax return?

If important life changes, such as having a baby or a fluctuation in income in 2019 were not accounted for, you can claim the additional amount on your 2020 tax return. Surprisingly, five percent of people said they received a check when they were not eligible for one, suggests the survey.

Where do I go to get my stimulus check?

To do so, you’ll need to go to the Get My Payment tool on the IRS website. You will need to input your Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, date of birth, and street address on file, so make sure to have all of that on hand. Once you’ve been admitted, the tool will show you when your payment was issued.