The IRS said on Tuesday that all economic impact checks from the December stimulus bill were sent to Americans. According to the IRS, 147 million checks were sent to Americans, totaling $ 142 billion.
The IRS said it is possible that some stimulus checks are still in the mail, but the agency was required to send all checks by January 15.
Some of the checks were sent by prepaid debit card last month.
Prepaid debit cards were sent to some of those whose bank information is not filed with the IRS. The IRS told those waiting for a paper check or debit card to look at their mail carefully.
If you did not receive a stimulus check and you believe you were eligible for one, you can claim the “Recovery Discount Credit” in a 2020 tax return. The IRS said that eligibility will be based on 2020 tax information.
In order to claim a stimulus check using the Recovery Discount Credit, filers will need to enter the amounts they received from the previous two stimulus checks.
For the December check round, Americans who earned less than $ 75,000 in 2019 received a direct payment of $ 600 (couples who earned less than $ 150,000 a year received $ 1,200). Householders who earned $ 124,500 in 2019 also received a total amount of $ 600. Those who earned $ 75,000 to $ 87,000 ($ 150,000 to $ 174,000 for couples) received a prorated check. Those who earned more than $ 87,000 ($ 174,000 for couples) did not receive the check.
For the round of checks sent out during the spring, Americans who earned less than $ 75,000 in 2018 or 2019 received a direct payment of $ 1,200 (couples who earn less than $ 150,000 a year received $ 2,400). Householders who earned $ 124,500 in 2018 or 2019 also received a total of $ 1,200. Those who earned $ 75,000 to $ 87,000 ($ 150,000 to $ 174,000 for couples) received a prorated check. Those who earned more than $ 87,000 ($ 174,000 for couples) did not receive the check.
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Justin Boggs is a writer for the EW Scripps National Desk. Follow him on Twitter @jjboggs or in the Facebook.