IRS to Launch New Online Portals for Tracking Stimulus Payments
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing to launch two new portals to assist millions of Americans in getting and tracking their stimulus checks. Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the IRS is tasked with delivering millions of Americans Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) of $1200 to ease the economic burdens associated with the pandemic. For individuals who filed their taxes in 2018 and 2019 using direct deposit, the EIPs will be delivered via direct deposit, but for millions of other Americans who have not filed taxes in recent years, getting their checks will require more effort.
To assist these so-called “non-filers” in getting their EIP, the IRS and Department of Treasury announced Friday a new web portal which allows non-filers to input information to confirm their eligibility, calculate, and send their EIP.
The feature is available only on IRS.gov, and users should look for Non-filers: Enter Payment Info Here to take them directly to the tool.
The release explains that individuals who should use the tool include lower income individuals who did not file taxes in 2018 and 2019, veterans beneficiaries and supplemental security income (SSI) recipients, and social security, SSDI and railroad retirement beneficiaries with qualifying dependents.
"People who don't have a return filing obligation can use this tool to give us basic information so they can receive their Economic Impact Payments as soon as possible," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "The IRS and Free File Alliance have been working around the clock to deliver this new tool to help people.”
In addition to this tool, available now on the IRS website, the IRS and Department of Treasury announced a second web portal dedicated to helping people track their EIP.
Available April 17, the Get My Payment feature will provide people with information on the status of their payment, including the date their payment is scheduled to be deposited into their bank account or mailed to them.
For some Americans who did not use direct deposit on their recent taxes, the portal will allow eligible individuals to upload their bank information to receive their EIP faster than waiting for a mailed check.
The IRS began the direct deposit of EIPs this week and plans to begin mailing paper checks in May.
