IRS Adds Staff to Field Stimulus Payment Questions
Economic Impact Payment Information Line
The IRS announced on Monday May 18th that it would be adding some 3,500 telephone representatives to answer individuals’ questions regarding the status of their economic impact payments. The service will be somewhat limited, and long wait times are expected. The Economic Impact Payment Information Line can be reached at 1-800-919-9835.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions can be found on the page for Economic Impact Payment Information Center and the frequently asked questions page for the Get My Payment tool. These pages are updated regularly with new information:
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment-frequently-asked-questions
Get My Payment Tool
The IRS also asks that individuals continue to check the Get My Payment tool for the status of their refunds. This tool is updated daily with new information:
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
Payments for Non-Filers
For individuals that are eligible for an economic stimulus payment but were not required to file a 2018 or 2019 income tax return, the IRS reminds them to use the Non-Filers Tool, available in English or Spanish, to register to receive an stimulus payment.
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here
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