Over 100 million people have already received their share of the $2 trillion stimulus package but millions more are still waiting. Not only that, but many also had problems with the money they did receive (or maybe didn’t). I would imagine the thousands of people I have heard from are just a small amount of those that are looking for answers. Now, the IRS has made it a bit easier.
Here is the IRS Number for Problems with Your Stimulus Check
This past weekend, the IRS staffed the their phone lines with 3,500 telephone reps to “answer some of the most common questions about Economic Impact Payments“.
The IRS Phone Number for Economic Impact Payments
This phone number is on the notice that had been sent out following the deposits of the money or the checks that had been sent out. The number to call is 800-919-9835. Do keep in mind that this phone number will likely have long wait times so try to be patient. Also, it is there to answer “common” questions so if you have a more complicated situation, realize that you may not receive the help you need.
You will go through an automated system first to try and answer your basic questions. If that does not work, you can stay on hold to speak to one of the 3,500 people.
Here Are Some Other Articles To Help
Before you call, you may want to check out some of the other articles I have written about the stimulus payments as well. Hopefully, they (or the comments and answers) may give you some help so you won’t have to help.
- Stimulus Money for SSI Recipients: What You Need to Know
- What Happens if You Didn’t Get Your Stimulus Money Yet?
- Here is When You Will Get Your Stimulus Check
- Stimulus Money Problems? Here is Why You May Not Have Received Your Money
- Is the IRS “Get My Payment” Tool Not Working? This May Help
I realize that the IRS line will not answer everyone’s situation (I have had some unique situations that people contacted me with so they are not all that easy!). But, I view it as a positive development that the IRS is trying to help answer people’s questions.
Here are some other IRS pages to help: Economic Impact Payment Information Center and Get My Payment FAQ.
Millions Receiving Prepaid Debit Cards
For 4 million people who did not have their banking information with the IRS and had their returns processed by the Andover or Austin processing centers. These debit cards can be used to withdraw the cash or to use for spending. These are going out this week.
What if I received the letter saying that I got a check but haven’t received the check?
Give them a call now! Before yesterday, they didn’t have the number staffed but now they do.
My husband is on SSDI and he hasn’t received his stimulus check yet and the Social Security garnishing his check for child support every month?
MY HUSBAND IS ON SSDI AND HE HASN’T RECEIVED HIS STIMULUS CHECK YET AND HE’S BENEFITS GOES INTO HIS BANK ACCOUNT AND The Social security garnished his SSDI check every month for child support
The stimulus line dies not lead to a representative. Once you go thru the automated questions it says we cannot assist and good bye. I was told my check was mailed on May 8th It is now May 20th. In addition I am on Social security and I worked/filed return. No auto payment to account which is set up with SSA. I am lost. No idea where my payment is and no person on Stimulus line
Was over $99840. However, was a annuity move. I’m on ssdi. Never made over 50k a year. Will I still get one? Do I need to tell them to look?
My money was sent to an old account. Was sent out April 15. But still have not gotten mailed. And bank as no idea bout the money. What do I do this happened to my wife also
I get social security benefits no checking account goes on my direct express card each month, I have not received my stimulate check, the number you provided is a joke, called it no live person
What happens if your check was lost or stolen but not cashed ?
Try calling the number and filing a report. File with your local police department as well.
I never received my stimulus check
My stimulus check was deposited into any account I don’t know what should I do
I can’t get a identity theft number for them to except my none filets application. What should I do??? I really need help, going hungry….