The IRS emphasizes Eligible individuals do not need to take any action to receive a second payment. . . Qualified individuals who have not received an Economic Impact Payment this year (either the first or second payment) will be able to apply in 2021 when they file their 2020 taxes.

Will I receive a second stimulus check for COVID-19?

Yes. If you get VA disability or pension benefits, you will automatically get a second stimulus check. This check is also known as an Economic Impact Payment. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will send you a check even if you haven’t filed a tax return.

You don’t need to do anything.

What is the size of the second stimulus check during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Your second stimulus check will be $600, plus $600 per child 16 or younger. If your 2019 adjusted gross income​​ was $75,000 or less for single filers and $150,000 or less for married couples filing joint returns, you will typically receive your second stimulus check the entire amount.

Why is my stimulus check payment being mailed to direct deposit?

Your payment may have been sent by mail because the bank declined the deposit. This could be due to invalid bank information or a closed bank account.

notes: You cannot change your bank information already on file with the IRS for the first or second economic impact payment. Do not call the IRS, nor can our phone assistants change your banking information.

If I receive my last payment on my EIP card, will my next stimulus payment be sent to my EIP card?

No, we will not recharge previously paid EIP cards. You may receive a check or EIP card when the 2021 payment is issued and the IRS has no account information available to issue you direct deposit.

EIP cards are mailed in a white envelope with a return address from the Economic Impact Payment Card with the U.S. Treasury Department seal. The front of the card has the name of Visa and the issuing bank MetaBank®, NA is the return. The information contained in the EIP card states that this is your Economic Impact Payment. If you received an EIP card, please visit EIPcard.com for more information.

The EIP card is sponsored by the Department of Treasury’s Bureau of Financial Services, administered by Money Network Financial, LLC, and issued by the Treasury’s financial agent, MetaBank®, NA

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What does it mean when « Get My Payment » says « More Information Required »?

If you see in Get My Payments that you need more information, this is because:

• Your 2020 tax return has been processed, we do not have your bank account information, and your payment has not been issued

or

• The Post Office was unable to deliver your third economic impact payment and return it to the IRS.

To issue your payment as direct deposit, you can provide routing and account numbers to the following addresses:

• Bank Account
• Prepaid debit card (must be reloadable; contact card issuer for information)
• Alternative financial products with routing and account numbers

Click the « Direct Deposit » button, answer some additional security questions, and enter the routing and account number. Please note that this option is not available if we have already provided you with account information. The IRS cannot update existing account information.

Where does the IRS get my banking information for the COVID-19 stimulus check?

Get bank account information in my payments from one of the following sources:

• Your 2020 tax return.
• If your 2020 tax return was not processed when the IRS began issuing payments, your 2019 tax return.
• Information you entered in your 2020 non-filer registration.
• Information you entered in Get My Payments in 2020.
• The federal agency that provided your benefits, such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Railroad Retirement Board.
• For those without direct deposit information on file with the IRS, federal records of recent payments to or from the government, if any.

How is the Economic Impact Payment (EIP) card sent and how do I identify it?

An EIP card is a debit card sent by the U.S. Postal Service in a white envelope with the U.S. Treasury Department seal and an « Economic Impact Payment Card » return address.

The card has the Visa name on the front and the issuing bank MetaBank®, NA on the back. The information contained in the EIP card states that this is your Economic Impact Payment. If you received an EIP card, please visit EIPcard.com for more information.

If I file a joint application with my spouse, does it matter whose information I use with the Get My Payment tool?

Either party can use Get My Payment by providing their own information to the security question used to verify their identity. After verification, both spouses will show the same payment status.

Where does the IRS get my banking information for my COVID-19 pandemic-related third economic impact payment?

Your bank account information cannot be changed.

Get bank account information in my payments from one of the following sources:

• Your 2020 tax return
• If your 2020 tax return was not processed when the IRS began issuing payments, your 2019 tax return
• Non-filer registration information you entered in 2020
• Information you entered in Get my payment in 2020
• The federal agency that provided your benefits: This might include Social Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Railroad Retirement Board.

How much will I receive from my third COVID-19 Relief Program payment?

President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package includes a third round of $1,400 in stimulus payments that add up to a whopping $2,000 on top of the $600 checks already approved by Congress in December 2020.

What if my family only received half the amount of the third stimulus check we were eligible for?

In some cases, married taxpayers filing a joint tax return may receive their third payment as two separate payments; half may be direct deposit and the other half will be mailed to an address on file with us. This is usually the address on the most recent tax return or updated through the United States Postal Service (USPS).

The second half could come in the same week or weeks of the first half. Each taxpayer on their tax return should check Get My Payments individually using their Social Security number to see the status of their payments. Stay tuned to IRS.gov for more information and updates.

Is diarrhea a symptom of COVID-19?

Studies on whether gastrointestinal symptoms precede or follow respiratory symptoms are also mixed. In a study conducted in the United States, patients had only diarrhea after a typical COVID-19 cough, fever, and shortness of breath.

What happens if you don’t get a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

In short: not getting the second vaccine increases your risk of contracting COVID-19.

Who is eligible for additional COVID-19 vaccines?

• Are undergoing active cancer treatment for tumor or blood cancer
• have had an organ transplant and are taking drugs that suppress the immune system
• Have received a stem cell transplant within the past 2 years or are taking medications that suppress the immune system
• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (eg, DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
• Advanced or untreated HIV infection
• Aggressive treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress the immune response

Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1b?

In Phase 1b, the COVID-19 vaccine should be provided to people 75 years of age and older and non-health care frontline essential workers, and in Phase 1c, medical care should be provided to those 65-74 years of age, 16-64 years of age at high risk conditions, and essential workers not included in Stage 1b.

Can I still use the Get My Economic Impact Payment tool to check the status of my COVID-19 stimulus payment?

Eligible recipients of federal benefits who do not normally file tax returns will be able to use Get My Payment to check the status of their own payments when they are issued.

The IRS is working with federal agencies to get the latest information for recipients to ensure we send automatic payments to as many people as possible. More information on when these payments will be made is available in a press release dated March 30, 2021.

If you are eligible for a third economic impact payment and have not filed your 2020 tax return, you still have time to do so in order to provide us with how the payment will be made to you or your eligible spouse and any eligible dependents you may have. The required information is there.

Why do I see « More Information Needed » on my COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment on the IRS website?

If you see in Get My Payments that you need more information, this is because:

• Your 2020 tax return has been processed, we do not have your bank account information, and your payment has not been issued

or

• The Post Office was unable to deliver your third economic impact payment and return it to the IRS.

To issue your payment as direct deposit, you can provide routing and account numbers to the following addresses:

• Bank Account
• Prepaid debit card (must be reloadable; contact card issuer for information)
• Alternative financial products with routing and account numbers

Can I enter an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in Get My Payment to check the status of my stimulus check?

Yes, you can use Get My Payments.

Enter your ITIN in Get My Payment to check the status of your third Economic Impact Payment.

Why does my COVID-19 Economic Impact payment show « Payment Status Unavailable »?

The Get My Payment application will return « Payment Status Unavailable » if:

• We have not processed your Economic Impact Payment;
• we do not have enough information to pay you; or
• You are not eligible for payment.

The IRS will continue to issue third economic impact payments throughout 2021. Please review the Get My Payment tool for updates on the status of your payment.

What should I do if my unemployment benefits are mailed but the post office can’t?

Once we receive your refund, you can provide your bank account information in Get My Payment to reissue your payment as direct deposit.

If this is the case, Get My Payment will show « More Information Needed », usually two to three weeks after the payment is issued. At this point, you can enter a routing and account number for your bank account, prepaid debit card, or alternative financial product with an associated routing and account number.

If you do not provide account information, we will reissue your payment upon receipt of an updated address.

If you need to update your address, the easiest way is to file your 2020 tax return with your current address (if you haven’t already done so). The fastest way to file your tax return and update your address is to file your tax return electronically.

Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have COVID-19?

Yes, you should get vaccinated whether or not you are already infected with COVID-19.

Can I get COVID-19 again?

In general, reinfection is when a person becomes infected (sick) once, recovers, and then becomes infected again. Based on what we know about similar viruses, some reinfections are expected. We are still learning more about COVID-19.

How long can COVID-19 stay in the air?

The smallest very fine droplets and the aerosol particles that form when these fine droplets dry quickly are small enough that they can be suspended in the air for minutes to hours.

When is the new deadline for filing 2019 tax returns?

Most federal tax filing and payment deadlines from April 1, 2020 through July 14, 2020 have been pushed back to July 15, 2020. The deferral is automatic and applies to all taxpayers. You don’t need to file additional forms or call the IRS to qualify. Find details in Submission and Payment Deadline Questions and Answers.