Friday, September 20

Why is it impractical to call the IRS to track the payment of the stimulus check?

The Tax Service ( IRS ) continues with the stimulus deposits of $ 600 dollars, sending checks and debit cards, but what if you haven’t received it?

Thousands of people are calling the IRS, but the agency strongly requests to review the website irs.gov and the deposit tracking systems, as it states telephone operators do not have additional information and lines are getting crowded.

“IRS telephone assistants have no additional information beyond what is available on IRS.gov “, warned the Treasury Department agency.

The authorities ask citizens to be attentive to their mail and bank accounts, but it is not worth calling your bank either, because those institutions do not have information on when the deposit will be made .

Remember that if you closed an account In the last few months, you may not receive the aid correctly, as the IRS will take the money again and process the payment by check or card.

“Some payments may have been sent to an account that may be closed or inactive” , warned the authority.

In Get Mi Pago , available in English and Spanish , IRS reports on payment processes, but warns of delays.

“Due to high demand, you may need to wait more than usual to access this site. We appreciate your patience ”, says a message that may appear when you enter.

Those people who do not receive payment before sending their tax report may claim it during the presentation of these.

“Yes While the IRS is exploring options to correct these payments, if you have not received your full payment at the time of filing your 2020 tax return, you can claim the recovery refund on your return ”, indicated the agency.

Tool: Get My Payment (in Spanish)