The IRS is urging individuals who still have not received their stimulus checks, or received less than they anticipated, to file a federal tax return to claim it.

How to contact the IRS about a missing stimulus check?

The IRS number to call regarding your stimulus check is 800-829-1040. When you call it will be an automated message that will ask you questions and then direct you to a person of the IRS.

How to report a missing stimulus check to the IRS?

How to Report a Missing Stimulus Check to the IRS. You may still have questions, especially if you haven’t received a check, or you get the dreaded “payment status unavailable” notice. To report missing checks or ask other questions, call the IRS at 800-919-9835.

What happens if your stimulus check is lost or stolen?

First, whether or not your check was cashed, the IRS won’t reissue your payment. Instead, you’ll have to claim the amount you’re owed as a “recovery rebate” credit on your 2020 tax return, which means you won’t get your stimulus check money right away. Second, as with any government request, there’s a healthy list of procedures you must follow.

What to do if you dont get your stimulus check?

If you didn’t receive your $600 check, you may be wondering what your options are. First off, do not call the IRS about missing or incorrect payments. While the IRS is “committed to helping you get your stimulus payments as quickly as possible,” the website notes “please do not call the IRSabout the new payment.”

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.