Not always. The IRS warns not all post offices will forward government checks — even if you filed a change-of-address. Your best bet to ensure you get your stimulus check without delay is to know how to notify the IRS of your address change and file a USPS change of address.

What happens if the IRS mailed my check to the wrong address?

If you have already filed your taxes But it will be sent to the same address that is on file (which we’ve already established is the wrong address). One possible solution to recovering your check is to log on to the USPS website and request that your mail be forwarded to you from the old address.

Will IRS checks be forwarded to a new address?

No, the IRS won’t forward a refund check. Also, you can submit a Form 8822 to change your address with the IRS. They may not receive it until the refund is processed, but the new address will on file with them.

What if my stimulus check was mailed but I never received it?

Get My Payment Says Payment Issued But I Haven’t Received It If it has been weeks since the Get My Payment tool says the payment was mailed, and you haven’t received it, you can request a payment trace. To request a payment trace, call 800-919-9835 or fill out IRS Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund.

How to Get your stimulus check sent to a new address?

It’s a little more work to change your address with the IRS. You can notify the IRS by filling out an 8822 form. This might also be a good thing to do if you haven’t received the first stimulus payment. The IRS said you can notify the agency by phone, but the lines will surely be at a high volume.

How can I change my address for economic impact payment?

One possible solution is to log on to the USPS website and change your address online so that all mail will be forwarded to you at your current address –there is a $1.05 fee to do this. Nearly 4 million people are being sent their Economic Impact Payment by prepaid debit card, instead of paper check.

What to do if your mail is forwarded to your new address?

If you haven’t got around to filing your taxes for last year – and there was a problem with your registered address, the IRS will be unaware of your new address. One possible solution is to log on to the USPS website and change your address online so that all mail will be forwarded to you at your current address –there is a $1.05 fee to do this.

What to do if payment was sent to the..?

If your stimulus payment was sent to you on an Economic Impact Payment (EIP) Cards and you have mistakenly thrown out the envelope which contained your EIP Card, or lost the card or had it stolen, you must contact the customer service automated response hotline (1-800-240-8100 )or online at

When does the IRS send out the next tranche?

Another reddit thread : April 17th is the next tranche release. AAAARrrrrgghhhhHHH. All the conflicting information! the irs wrote site states they will send you a letter after they send your payment to explain how and why you got it