The IRS will send letters to millions of Americans who have yet to receive their promised stimulus payments, a top federal official said on Tuesday.
“Many taxpayers are unaware that they received an EIP and we want them to know about the money,” Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said during a press conference at the White House. “The IRS will be sending letters in coming days.”
The IRS must be able to trace the payment to the correct account and track where it was sent, as well as what account it went into.
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“It has to do with the IRS’s ability to trace where the payment was sent, what account it went into,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said at a White House press briefing. “That’s why they’re sending out these letters.”
The IRS website is currently down, and the agency has not said when it expects it to be back up. “We are working to restore the IRS website, which was impacted by cyberattack,” an IRS spokesperson said in a statement. “Taxpayers can continue to file their taxes as normal.”
- Update your information if you’re affected by this issue: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/addresses-and-emails
- Check your payment status: https://www.irs.gov/app/contribtepayweb/#/payments_status
- File for free: www.1040eztaxreturnnow.org
The tax agency is sending letters to those who previously filed for the EITC and did not respond to a request for additional information.
“Those who do not respond will automatically receive a stimulus check in the mail this fall,” he said.
- Takeaway: The IRS will send letters to millions of Americans who have yet to receive their promised stimulus payments, a top federal official said on Tuesday.
- Why it matters: It’s a reminder that the IRS is still working hard to make sure everyone gets a stimulus check.
- What we’re reading: “IRS sending letters to millions as deadline looms” by Susan Haigh
Anyone who filed their taxes this year and received their payment, or anyone who has not yet received their EIPs but is eligible for them should contact the IRS immediately. The deadline to receive your stimulus check is fast approaching and you will need to act quickly if you want your money in time for Christmas!
