Automatic Second Stimulus Payments Second stimulus check payments are automatic for eligible taxpayers who filed a 2019 tax return. ... For Social Security and other beneficiaries who received the first round of payments via Direct Express, they will receive this second payment the same way.

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

Yes. If you receive VA disability or pension benefits, you'll automatically get your second stimulus check. This check is also called an economic impact payment. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will send your check even if you don't file tax returns.

You don't need to do anything.

When did the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ACT stimulus checks get sent out?

The IRS began rolling out Economic Impact Payments in April 2020. For most people, you won't have to do anything – the payment will be directly deposited into your bank account or sent to you by check or prepaid debit card. Be aware, however, that if it's sent by check, it might take a little longer.

What to do if my family only received half the amount for the third stimulus check that we are eligible for?

In some cases, married taxpayers who file a joint tax return may get their third payment as two separate payments; half may come as a direct deposit and the other half will be mailed to the address we have on file. This is generally the address on the most recent tax return or as updated through the United States Postal Service (USPS).

The second half may come the same week or within weeks of the first half. Each taxpayer on the tax return should check Get My Payment separately using their own Social Security number to see the status of their payments. Please continue to monitor IRS.gov for additional information and updates.

Will my next stimulus payment be sent to my EIP card if I received my last payment there?

No, we will not add funds to an EIP Card that we already issued for a previous payment. When 2021 payments are issued and the IRS does not have account information available to issue you a direct deposit, you may be mailed a check or an EIP Card.

The EIP card was mailed in a white envelope with a return address from "Economic Impact Payment Card” with the U.S. Department of the Treasury Seal. The card has the Visa name on the front and the issuing bank, MetaBank®, N.A., on the back. Information included with the EIP card explains that this is your Economic Impact Payment. If you received an EIP Card, visit EIPcard.com for more information.

EIP cards are sponsored by the Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, managed by Money Network Financial, LLC, and issued by Treasury’s financial agent, MetaBank®, N.A.

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Will my next COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment (EIP) be sent to the previous card?

No, we will not add funds to an EIP Card that we already issued for a previous payment. When 2021 payments are issued and the IRS does not have account information available to issue you a direct deposit, you may be mailed a check or an EIP Card.

The EIP card was mailed in a white envelope with a return address from "Economic Impact Payment Card” with the U.S. Department of the Treasury Seal. The card has the Visa name on the front and the issuing bank, MetaBank®, N.A., on the back. Information included with the EIP card explains that this is your Economic Impact Payment. If you received an EIP Card, visit EIPcard.com for more information.

EIP cards are sponsored by the Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, managed by Money Network Financial, LLC, and issued by Treasury’s financial agent, MetaBank®, N.A.

Why am I being mailed a direct deposit for my stimulus check payment?

Your payment may have been sent by mail because the bank rejected the deposit. This could happen because the bank information was invalid or the bank account has been closed.

Note: You can’t change your bank information already on file with the IRS for your first or second Economic Impact Payment. Don’t call the IRS, our phone assistors won’t be able to change your bank information, either.

Where did the IRS get my bank information for the Third Economic Impact Payment in relation to COVID-19 pandemic?

Your bank account information cannot be changed.

The bank account information in Get My Payment came from one of the following sources:

• Your 2020 tax return
• Your 2019 tax return if your 2020 return was not processed when the IRS started issuing payments
• Information you entered on your non-filer registration in 2020
• Information you entered on Get My Payment in 2020
• A federal agency that provides you benefits: This may include the Social Security Administration, Veteran Affairs, or the Railroad Retirement Board.

What does it mean when Get My Payment says "Need More Information"?

If you see Need More Information in Get My Payment, it is because:

• your 2020 return was processed and we don’t have bank account information for you and your payment has not been issued yet

or

• the Post Office was unable to deliver your third Economic Impact Payment and returned it to the IRS.

To have your payment issued as a direct deposit, you can provide a routing and account number for a:

• Bank account
• Prepaid debit card (must be reloadable; contact the card issuer for information)
• Alternative financial product that has a routing and account number

Click on the button that says “Direct Deposit,” answer some additional security questions and then enter the routing and account number. Please note that this option is not available if we already have account information for you. The IRS cannot update existing account information.

Does it matter whose information I use for the 'Get my Payment' tool if I filed jointly with my spouse?

Either spouse can use Get My Payment by providing their own information for the security questions used to verify their identity. Once verified, the same payment status will be shown for both spouses.

How much would I receive from the third COVID-19 relief plan payment?

President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan includes a third round of $1,400 stimulus payments, topping off the $600 checks that were already approved by Congress in December 2020, and adding up to $2,000.

How do I identify the COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment (EIP) card?

The EIP Card is a debit card sent by U.S. Mail in a white envelope with the U.S. Department of the Treasury seal and a return address from "Economic Impact Payment Card.”

The card has the Visa name on the front and the issuing bank, MetaBank®, N.A., on the back. Information included with the EIP Card explains that this is your Economic Impact Payment. If you receive an EIP Card, visit EIPcard.com for more information.

What is the Pandemic Emergengy Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program that was implemented due to COVID-19?

Under the CARES Act states are permitted to extend unemployment benefits by up to 13 weeks under the new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program. PEUC benefits are available for weeks of unemployment beginning after your state implements the new program and ending with weeks of unemployment ending on or before December 31, 2020. The program covers most individuals who have exhausted all rights to regular unemployment compensation under state or federal law and who are able to work, available for work, and actively seeking work as defined by state law. Importantly, the CARES Act gives states flexibility in determining whether you are “actively seeking work” if you are unable to search for work because of COVID-19, including because of illness, quarantine, or movement restrictions.

When do you get the second COVID-19 vaccine?

If you receive a vaccine that requires two doses, you should get your second shot as close to the recommended interval as possible. However, your second dose may be given up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose, if necessary.. You should not get the second dose earlier than the recommended interval.

Can COVID-19 spread through sexual intercourse?

Although COVID-19 has been detected in semen and feces, currently we do not think that the virus is spread through the sexual act. But, given that the virus is spread through respiratory droplets—which are much more likely to be shared when in close contact with another person—many sexual acts will be considered high risk. So, as the New York City Department of Health details in its safer sex and COVID-19 fact sheet, minimizing risks by exploring other avenues of meaningful interaction is suggested and recommended.

How long will it take to build immunity after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second shot of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or two weeks after the single-dose J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

Why do I see "Need More Information" on the IRS website for my COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment?

If you see Need More Information in Get My Payment, it is because:

• your 2020 return was processed and we don’t have bank account information for you and your payment has not been issued yet

or

• the Post Office was unable to deliver your third Economic Impact Payment and returned it to the IRS.

To have your payment issued as a direct deposit, you can provide a routing and account number for a:

• Bank account
• Prepaid debit card (must be reloadable; contact the card issuer for information)
• Alternative financial product that has a routing and account number

Why am I getting "payment status not available" for my COVID-19 economic impact payment?

The Get My Payment application will return "Payment Status Not Available" if:

• We haven’t yet processed your Economic Impact Payment;
• We don’t have enough information to issue you a payment; or
• You aren’t eligible for a payment.

The IRS will continue to issue the Third Economic Impact Payments throughout 2021. Please check the Get My Payment tool for updates on your payment status.

Where did the IRS get my bank information for the COVID-19 stimulus check?

The bank account information in Get My Payment came from one of the following sources:

• Your 2020 tax return.
• Your 2019 tax return if your 2020 return was not processed when the IRS started issuing payments.
• Information you entered on your Non-Filer registration in 2020.
• Information you entered on Get My Payment in 2020.
• A federal agency that provides you benefits, such as: the Social Security Administration, Veteran Affairs or the Railroad Retirement Board.
• Federal records of recent payments to or from the government, where available, for those without direct deposit information on file with the IRS.

Can I still use 'get my economic impact payment' tool to check my COVID-19 stimulus payment status?

Eligible federal benefit recipients who do not usually file a tax return will be able to use Get My Payment to check their payment status for their own payment when it’s been issued.

The IRS is working with Federal agencies to get updated information for recipients to ensure we are sending automatic payments to as many people as possible. More information about when these payments will be made is provided in the news release issued on March 30, 2021.

If you are eligible for the Third Economic Impact Payment and have not filed a 2020 return, you still have time to file so you can provide us with the information needed to issue a payment to you, or a qualifying spouse and any qualifying dependents you may have.

Do I have to pay the 10% additional tax on a coronavirus-related distribution from my retirement plan or IRA?

No, the 10% additional tax on early distributions does not apply to any coronavirus-related distribution.

Who is considered to be essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Essential (critical infrastructure) workers include health care personnel and employees in other essential workplaces (e.g., first responders and grocery store workers).

What should I do if my unemployment benefits payment was mailed but the post office was unable to deliver it?

Once we receive your payment back, you may be able to provide your bank account information in Get My Payment to have your payment reissued as a direct deposit.

If this is the case, then Get My Payment will show “Need More Information,” 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 that has a routing and account number associated with it.

If you do not provide account information, your payment will be reissued when we receive an updated address.

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

What is the new deadline for filing 2019 tax returns?

Most federal tax filing and payment deadlines from April 1, 2020, to July 14, 2020, are postponed to July 15, 2020. The postponements are automatic and apply to all taxpayers. You do not need to file other forms or call the IRS to qualify. Find detailed information in Filing and Payment Deadlines Questions and Answers.

What to do if my family only received half the amount for the third stimulus check that we are eligible for?

In some cases, married taxpayers who file a joint tax return may get their third payment as two separate payments; half may come as a direct deposit and the other half will be mailed to the address we have on file. This is generally the address on the most recent tax return or as updated through the United States Postal Service (USPS).

The second half may come the same week or within weeks of the first half. Each taxpayer on the tax return should check Get My Payment separately using their own Social Security number to see the status of their payments. Please continue to monitor IRS.gov for additional information and updates.