What is the IRS payment schedule for stimulus checks?
John Peck 
Stimulus check delivery start and end dates
| First direct deposits made | March 17 |
|---|---|
| First paper checks sent | Week of March 15 |
| First EIP cards sent | Week of March 22 |
| First Social Security, SSI, SSDI payments sent | Weekend of April 3, most arriving April 7 |
| First plus-up payments | Weekend of April 3 |
Can the IRS track my stimulus check?
It’s easy to check the status of your third stimulus check through the Get My Payment tool. You’ll need to request a payment trace if the IRS portal shows your payment was issued but you haven’t received it within the time frame outlined in the chart above.
When do I get my stimulus check from the IRS?
After that, the IRS will be sending stimulus payments via paper check, to all those who are eligible. As you can see, the fastest way to get your stimulus check is via direct deposit. Some people should have received their paper check stimulus payments in the mail a little later, starting the week of April 20.
Who are the recipients of the stimulus check?
The Treasury Department says that the first recipients of stimulus checks — officially called “economic impact payments,” part of the $2 trillion CARES Act to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic — were taxpayers who have already filed their 2019 (or 2018) tax returns and have provided direct deposit information to the IRS.
How can I track my stimulus check online?
With an online tool from the IRS, you can track your stimulus check, find out how you’re being paid — and, if you want, update your bank direct deposit information to get your stimulus payment as fast as possible. The online IRS portal for entering payment information and checking on the status of stimulus checks went live on April 15.
Is the third stimulus check still going out?
The third stimulus check is still going out, having reached some 165 million Americans. Be sure to check your stimulus check status or call the IRS stimulus check phone number with questions regarding your payment. Read on for everything there is to know about the possibility of another round of payments.
