Individuals can check the Get My Payment tool on the IRS website to see the status of their stimulus or plus-up payments. But if you’re still missing any of the stimulus checks sent out during the pandemic, the IRS suggests claiming the money on your tax return.

Why is there a wait for my stimulus check?

But even if your account information is up to date, you may still be experiencing a wait for your cash. Some banking institutions are taking longer to process the incoming checks, with some customers reporting that the funds had arrived but were shown as unavailable, CNN Business reports.

What to do if you haven’t received your stimulus payment?

To see if this may be the case, you can check the IRS’s Get My Payment tool to find out what your current status may be. If you notice that the account number listed is incorrect, the agency says that your bank will return the money and the IRS will then mail a physical check to the address they have on file.

Who is ineligible for the first round of stimulus checks?

Under the CARES, joint returns of couples where only one spouse had a Social Security number were ineligible for the first round of stimulus checks. Because of the new $900 billion stimulus bill passed in December, they can claim the first payment when filing their taxes.

You can see screenshots from the IRS stimulus tracker too l below that have spurned some of the questions around the missing stimulus check payments. You’ve probably seen the same unhelpful messages when you go to the IRS site and try and get the status of your stimulus check.

Are there any issues with the stimulus checks?

With payment now having started for the latest round of stimulus checks, many people are seeing issues with their payments, especially around getting the higher dependent stimulus payment. The IRS have stated there is no action required by eligible individuals to receive stimulus payments and will be done in several batches.

When do I get my stimulus check confirmation?

People who do get a check will also get a payment confirmation letter which will be mailed to each recipient’s last known address within 15 days after of the stimulus check payment. The IRS has said the letter will provide information on how the payment was made and how to report any failure to receive the payment.

How to track your third stimulus check online?

Tracking your stimulus check status online can help you locate your third stimulus payment, or see whether it’s scheduled yet. As was the case with the first stimulus check, the IRS offers an online tool that can tell you when to expect to see $1,400 in your bank account or mailbox. Step 1: Got to the IRS Get My Payment app website.