Already There Are Glitches With The Stimulus Payments

AprilSun said:
I went back and tried it again, clicked the blue "Get my Payment" button but still received the Payment Status Not Available message. I'm beginning to wonder if they are sending them out alphabetically. Those friends and family I was speaking of earlier in this thread, their last names are much earlier in the alphabet than mine is. I could be wrong but it does make me wonder. I will just keep trying though and maybe I can get it to Direct Deposit.
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alphabetically.....that could be. We get our SS check .... direct deposit. Our last name starts with S....we qualify but do not need the money..will give it to our four favorite charities.
 
oldmontana said:
alphabetically.....that could be. We get our SS check .... direct deposit. Our last name starts with S....we qualify but do not need the money..will give it to our four favorite charities.
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I always have to pay in when I have my taxes done. This year was the same, but instead of waiting until 4/10, like I usually do, I just went ahead and paid them. That means they did not have my banking info, so I went into the website and entered it. I was told by another person that the checks go out on Wednesdays. That was two Wednesday’s ago and still no check.
 

oldmontana said:
alphabetically.....that could be. We get our SS check .... direct deposit. Our last name starts with S....we qualify but do not need the money..will give it to our four favorite charities.
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I don’t think so all my kids got there’s and I didn’t get mine, I think the SS people get theirs in May.
 
AprilSun said:
I went back and tried it again, clicked the blue "Get my Payment" button but still received the Payment Status Not Available message. I'm beginning to wonder if they are sending them out alphabetically. Those friends and family I was speaking of earlier in this thread, their last names are much earlier in the alphabet than mine is. I could be wrong but it does make me wonder. I will just keep trying though and maybe I can get it to Direct Deposit.
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I posted an update on this on the thread I started in the coronavirus section. I kept getting Payment Status Not Available too, until I entered my address as it was on my most recent tax bill (only not in capital letters).
 
oldman said:
I always have to pay in when I have my taxes done. This year was the same, but instead of waiting until 4/10, like I usually do, I just went ahead and paid them. That means they did not have my banking info, so I went into the website and entered it. I was told by another person that the checks go out on Wednesdays. That was two Wednesday’s ago and still no check.
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When you entered your tax info was it 2018 or 2019? They're saying it often takes using 2018 info because 2019 returns haven't yet been processed.
Also, if you're expecting a paper check instead, most recent info said checks will start to be mailed on May 4th.
 
JaniceM said:
I posted an update on this on the thread I started in the coronavirus section. I kept getting Payment Status Not Available too, until I entered my address as it was on my most recent tax bill (only not in capital letters).
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same here ...after looking at their example the apartment number has to be entered as #202 . if i wrote apt or entered it any other way it couldn't find me ...

2018 i had them keep my refund as estimated ... i filed 4 weeks ago for 2019 and got a direct deposit refund so they went off 2019 and direct deposited the stimulus check which i got last wed
 
AprilSun said:
I have several family members and friends that receive their Social Security checks by direct deposit. But, they received their stimulus payment by check. I wish mine would be direct deposited.
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That's exactly what happened to us. Even though we use direct deposit for SS and have an accountant that does online tax paying, our stim check came in the mailbox! Just be careful to check so you might not accidentally throw it out with the junk mail.
 
Today I was finally able to get a result from "Get My Payment", but only for my husband. They are still trying to determine whether I'm eligible even though we filed jointly at the beginning of March. His is scheduled to be deposited into our account on 4/29. They couldn't get our account number from our taxes because we never get a refund.

I don't get social security yet so guess that's why I'm still considered a non-entity. My guess is that I'll get a check in the mail in a couple of months. I'm thankful we don't need the money but do feel bad for those who do and cannot get a solid answer when they're getting their checks.
 
Red Cinders said:
Today I was finally able to get a result from "Get My Payment", but only for my husband. They are still trying to determine whether I'm eligible even though we filed jointly at the beginning of March. His is scheduled to be deposited into our account on 4/29. They couldn't get our account number from our taxes because we never get a refund.

I don't get social security yet so guess that's why I'm still considered a non-entity. My guess is that I'll get a check in the mail in a couple of months. I'm thankful we don't need the money but do feel bad for those who do and cannot get a solid answer when they're getting their checks.
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They may not have processed your latest tax return yet, so try entering your info from your 2018 return.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
I read about one man who found out his direct deposit went to a non existent account number, even though the IRS had his direct deposit information. The last number was wrong. Another said his went to his old bank where the account had been closed even though he filed his 2019 taxes which showed his new bank account number. His tax refund was even deposited into the new account so he was baffled as to why his stimulus was attempted to be deposited into the closed account.

To top it off, people are having problems trying to use the IRS portal to find out the status of their stimulus payments; they are getting Payment Status Not Available messages. I've also read about two people who got over 8 million dollars deposited along with their stimulus payments. Although the man who saw 8.2 million on his ATM receipt said it was corrected pretty fast, I'm sure these other glitches and mishaps will not have quick, easy fixes.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/per...ions-of-americans/ar-BB12JjR7?ocid=spartandhp
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Is anybody really surprised? I'm certainly not.

"I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you."
 
Old Dummy said:
Is anybody really surprised? I'm certainly not.

"I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you."
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I'm still trying to figure out why everyone received a check. Today, someone on TV said that they wanted to give everyone money every month.
 
oldman said:
I always have to pay in when I have my taxes done. This year was the same, but instead of waiting until 4/10, like I usually do, I just went ahead and paid them. That means they did not have my banking info, so I went into the website and entered it. I was told by another person that the checks go out on Wednesdays. That was two Wednesday’s ago and still no check.
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I mentioned this someplace else on the forum, but when I checked in today the portal said my check will be mailed on the 1st, which is Friday.
I guess I didn't get my bank account info in on time for the direct deposit option.
But if you go to the portal, it should tell you when your check is scheduled to be mailed.
 
oldman said:
I'm still trying to figure out why everyone received a check. Today, someone on TV said that they wanted to give everyone money every month.
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Lets face it, guess the gov can just go out back and pick the bucks off that money tree, huh. Just pray the folks that need it will get it. When you see all those cars lined up for hours to get free food it really makes you think.
 
I checked on mine this morning and it is pending and will be available on the 29th. My son's is not in his account yet and not pending. He has a different credit union in the same city. Maybe later.
 
We have a treasury check coming in the mail today (I have USPS informed delivery). Odd since we should get It via direct deposit.
 
JB in SC said:
We have a treasury check coming in the mail today (I have USPS informed delivery). Odd since we should get It via direct deposit.
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That's what happened to us. Go figure! Just gotta watch if you haven't received it yet so if it comes in the mail you don't accidentally toss it.
 
Checked mine again this morning and this is the message I got. So there goes their alleged SS & tax filers get theirs first promise. And what is with the message I bold-ed? Will I get the letter first or the payment first? I wonder. :unsure:

Payment Status
You are eligible for the payment. Once we have your payment date, we will update this page.
We will deposit your payment to the bank account below.
Bank Account Number: ************xxx1
Updates to your payment are made no more than once a day. We will mail you a letter with additional information on this payment.
If you need additional help or do not receive your payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
 
oldman said:
I'm still trying to figure out why everyone received a check. Today, someone on TV said that they wanted to give everyone money every month.
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Well, not everyone. I'm concerned one fami
OneEyedDiva said:
Checked mine again this morning and this is the message I got. So there goes their alleged SS & tax filers get theirs first promise. And what is with the message I bold-ed? Will I get the letter first or the payment first? I wonder. :unsure:

Payment Status
You are eligible for the payment. Once we have your payment date, we will update this page.
We will deposit your payment to the bank account below.
Bank Account Number: ************xxx1
Updates to your payment are made no more than once a day. We will mail you a letter with additional information on this payment.
If you need additional help or do not receive your payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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I received the same notice when I finally got my bank info accepted. It was updated the next day to inform me of the day the check would be mailed.

Re: the bolded part- the info says people will receive letters 15 days after their payment is mailed or deposited, to let them know it was sent.
 
JaniceM said:
Well, not everyone. I'm concerned one fami


I received the same notice when I finally got my bank info accepted. It was updated the next day to inform me of the day the check would be mailed.

Re: the bolded part- the info says people will receive letters 15 days after their payment is mailed or deposited, to let them know it was sent.
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Thank you. I re-entered my bank information two days ago. Maybe mine hasn't been updated yet because it was over the weekend,
 

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