Did you get your stimulus check?

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   Kenna McHughposted 4 years ago

   I just looked at my checking act. The stimulus money arrived! Yay! I hope yours is too! What are you going to do with it?

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      Marie Flintposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Not yet, Kenna, but when I do, I may just divide it between my two daughters. I haven't decided yet because I believe in the old adage, "Don't count your chickens before they hatch."
      
      I'm happy for you!

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         Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         My daughter received her own stimulus check. She plans on paying for her college registration deposit with it and some other important college stuff. She did offer to share it with me, too.

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      LindblomLawyersposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Awesome

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      Stevennix2001posted 4 years agoin reply to this

      I've gotten it but not my income tax refund that i was supposed to get by now, as i filed my taxes over a month ago. 

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      VJJewelleryMachinesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      yea

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         Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         Good to hear!

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      Binrinseposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Cool

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      victorypi1posted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Cool

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   FatFreddysCatposted 4 years ago

   Ours arrived today.
   Since my hours at work have been cut, I guess we'll use it to keep the lights on and buy some groceries. Y'know, unimportant frills like that... 

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      Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      FFC, same here, spend it on bills and food. There's nothing else to do.

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   NateB11posted 4 years ago

   Not going to lie, this makes me feel bad because I haven't gotten it yet. And I need it, badly.
   
   I'm wondering if they got my direct deposit information on time because I only recently did my taxes.

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      NateB11posted 4 years agoin reply to this

      I should qualify all that. I'm not upset because you guys got yours, I'm glad. I'm worried that I did my taxes too late for them to have my direct deposit info.

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      Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      It will come, keep checking. Not everyone has gotten one yet.  Here is the link to track your check: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

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         NateB11posted 4 years agoin reply to this

         Just checked into it and I'm not getting it. Or I'm getting it months from now. I filed taxes but owed money. They're only using direct deposit info for people getting refunds. Sneaky trick, they're good. Too bad too because I desperately need the money.

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            Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            So, because you owe taxes, they are using that as part of the stimulus check. So, you don't have to pay as much taxes.

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            paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            I'm an SSA direct deposit person, but I might be in the same situation as you because I also filed a owed-money tax return. It all depends if they're coordinated enough to reconcile the two databases.

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            OldRosesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            There is a tool on the site where you can supply your bank info if you owed taxes.  That's what I did.  Go to IRS.gov and click on "Get My Payment".  Have a copy of your 2019 return (you will need to input info from it) and your checkbook (for routing and account number).  It's fast and easy.

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               wildernessposted 4 years agoin reply to this

               That's what I did.  We'll see how long it takes now.

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               Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

               OldRose, I hope your check comes soon!

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                  OldRosesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                  Thanks, me too!  Like everyone else, I need the money to pay bills.

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                  Rochelle Frankposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                  Is this money considered to be taxable income?
                  
                  We got ours (and I guess all government money is "ours" to begin with). 
                  
                  I know some people really need this, but I think they made the threshold a little high.  Many retired people  who recieve social security may also have a company pension or retirement plan, also IRAS, investments or rental property, and even HubPages income. Expenses may be lower if you own a paid off house don't have debt and don't live in an extravagant style.

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            Solarasposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            I am in the same boat.  Punishing owers for not over paying on their taxes.  Mine is worse though - I get "Status Not Available” which is concerning - but I guess they will sort it out, or just run out of money, like they did with the small business loans. Such a scam.

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   paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

   A speculation. They're doing all the IRS returns direct deposits first. Then they'll get around to the SSA direct deposit recipients.

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      Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      I haven't received my return deposit yet but received the stimulus check.

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         paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         Yep, that's what I meant.

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   paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

   Info and links: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/15/if-you- … oming.html
   
   IRS direct-deposit  recipients  sent. SSA direct-deposit recipients still not sent yet. Nate is right about paper check 2-month delays.

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   wildernessposted 4 years ago

   I haven't gotten mine, either.  The IRS site (https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment) says my information is not on file, in spite of filing for both 2018 and 2019.  All I can figure is that I didn't get a refund either year - had to pay - and the bank account used for payment is not considered a "direct deposit" account.
   
   I've updated the information at the link with the same bank account.  We'll see if it works.

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      NateB11posted 4 years agoin reply to this

      For the life of me, I couldn't find a place to enter bank info. If you are a filer, and owe, you can only enter info for paying what you owe, which their FAQ says they don't use for sending stimulus payments. And if you are required to file you can't use the non-filer option. And when I check on the status it just says they have no info on my eligibility and no link to enter information. Typical.

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         wildernessposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         Click the "Get my Payment" link.  It takes you to where you can input information about your bank account. 
         
         It does seem like if you have to file, you must have done so, though - that link requires input of some tax information.  Gross income, amount owed, etc.

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      paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      I'm also seeing media reports about the IRS sending payments to the wrong bank account numbers. Yep, this is beginning to look like it is going to be a real pain in the neck for some of us.

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   NateB11posted 4 years ago

   It's interesting in Canada you just have to apply online, give them your info, and you have a payment, a bigger one, within days. But here in the US, unless you're a bank or corporation, it's exceedingly difficult to get you a payment on money you actually need from a government you've definitely paid into; they are incredibly inefficient when they want to be and efficient when they want to be. They certainly have no problem effectively decimating whole countries with bombs but can't get a low wage worker needed money during a crisis. Sh-t hole country. Need to start looking for a job in Canada.

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      Solarasposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      They suck at everything they try to do.  Sick bastards can't even pay the people who pay them taxes. How many "folks" got to pay no taxes and get a stimulus check - Mortons and Ruth Chris steakhouse each get $20 million a piece - I read about both, could be just one or none. Sounds sick to me. I could go on, but i'll just leave the puke here, and move along.

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      psycheskinnerposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      It's different in Canada because tax filing is centralized to government, here it is privatized and so fragmented and non-uniform.

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   Gregory DeVictorposted 4 years ago

   Maybe this can help somebody. I just saw it on the KGO SF website. The article is titled “Did you get a Payment Status Not Available error on the IRS stimulus check portal? Here's what that means” Here’s the link:
   
   https://abc7news.com/finance/what-the-i … s/6107908/

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      Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Good data, Gregory. Thanks!

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         EricFarmer8xposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         I have not gotten mine yet. When I do, it will be used to pay off credit and bills. So all the fun things.

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            Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            It may not be fun, but it's smart!

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      Solarasposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Not helpful, but thanks for trying.

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   psycheskinnerposted 4 years ago

   It is made difficult because the US insists on having a privatized and fragmented tax-filing system. I am surprised that it is working as well as it is. In Canada it is easier because everyone  files directly using a government portal.

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      Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Each country has its systems of doing things and its own SNAFUs.

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    Rochelle Frankposted 4 years ago

    So what I am saying here is I am fortunate enough to not “need” the money, and should use it to help someone else.

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       Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

       I agree. My family didn't need it either, so we are spending it on local businesses and such, putting it back out into the community.  You will have to report it as income for your next filing. It falls under tax grants.

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    Doneta Wrateposted 4 years ago

    No, my husband and i have not gotten our stimulus check nor our income tax return.  and we are a little ansy.

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       Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

       We just got our return this morning, no great shakes, but will help with what's going on.

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    The dark side, a warning, not humor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0xbatF1iq8

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       paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

       An update. The previous post appears to have been partially negated: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/ … 220136.php

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    Alas, still no stimulus checks for the Social Security folks. AdSense is however paying off their website customers. I just got mine and am happy with the world. As for the SS check I'm due, it's only a matter of time.

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       Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

       Unfortunately or fortunately, that is what we have a lot of — time.

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          paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

          HP will perk up many of us on the 28th. By then, I hope SS will, too.

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             Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

             Yes. Pay Out Day is coming up.

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    

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       wildernessposted 4 years agoin reply to this

       The govt. web site tells me mine will be mailed April 24th.  Mailed, after filling out their request for direct deposit bank information and after using the same bank for years to pay taxes from and receive direct deposit SSA payments.
       
       Govt. at its best!

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          Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

          Wilderness, That is unbelievable.

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             wildernessposted 4 years agoin reply to this

             ???  Unbelievable?  This is a government program we're talking about, right? 

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                Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                Perhaps, I am being kind?

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    I'm going from euphoria to depression.

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       Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

       Hang on!

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          paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

          I think I have bad karma. Whenever any sort of bureaucracy gets involved, my life immediately gets the shaft.

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    Are you short on money? So am I. Here's a song dedicated to us:
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aSD0GkU4jk

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    This will perk us up:
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhyMvQ_N7Zc

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    Still no action from the IRS regarding us SSA folks. Am becoming an unhappy camper.

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    

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       NateB11posted 4 years agoin reply to this

       lol

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          paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

          I'm still foaming at the mouth over the IRS suddenly abandoning SS direct deposit people who also happened to have filled non direct deposit tax forms. Apparently, the IRS decided it was too complicated for them to reconcile the two database. Leastwise, we are now allowed to submit our direct deposit data.

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             Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

             Progress!

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                paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                I swear, it seems like Murphy has become my permanent roommate.

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             wildernessposted 4 years agoin reply to this

             According to the "get my payment", mine was supposed to be mailed yesterday.  After I had given them my information, which they already had with SS direct deposit.
             
             On the happy side, it showed up in the mailbox today and I got to it before somebody stole it.
             
             Now If I can just find my mask and go to the bank, hoping I'm not shot as a robber when I do.

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                paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                I just checked. They are now promising a direct deposit payment is forthcoming. US postal service will not be involved. This is a great weight off my mind. The delivery service where I live is horrendous. If they were to send a paper check, the odds would be 50:50 I never would have seen it.

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                Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                You can try app deposit. Real simple.

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                   wildernessposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                   Already made it to the bank, and back out without being arrested. All is good.

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                      Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                      Awesome!!!

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    FROM THE IRS:
    
    "
    Planned Outages: April 23, 24, and 25, 2020
    This service will be unavailable starting at 10 p.m. Eastern until approximately 1 a.m. due to planned maintenance on:
    
    Thursday, April 23, 2020
    Friday, April 24, 2020
    Saturday, April 25, 2020
    "
    https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
    
    EDIT: hopefully we will be in business after that?

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    I have informed my bank to notify me of any deposits. They have been ominously silent.

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    RANT TIME!
    
    If you filed taxes and the tax forms don't have your direct deposit information, they are sending you a paper check. They don't care if they already have your direct deposit information from your Social Security Direct Deposit Account, they are still going to send you a paper check and it could be as late as August.
    
    Your only option: get your tax forms and your checkbook. Go to https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment Click  "Get My Payment". Fill the damned thing out and be sure not to mess up your SS or bank account numbers.

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    One of my website pages is getting buried in traffic due to the stimulus check situation. I know it costs me money, but nice guy that I am, I point them to the the correct IRS page.

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    TeriSilverposted 4 years ago

    I have to wait for the USPS.  And as my collections lawyer husband says, it ain't over until 90 days after the check clears.  Although in this case, I don't think the federal government can file a bankruptcy. :-) Still, I'll believe it when I see it.

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    carrie Lee Nightposted 4 years ago

    I have stored it away.

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    Doneta Wrateposted 4 years ago

    irs says our was put in the mail fri.  we are going to pay bills with it.

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    paradigmsearchposted 4 years ago

    Mailbox thefts have become absolutely rampant. The cluster mailboxes are not just being broken into, the whole units are being yanked up (or unbolted) off the cement sidewalks and taken away. The thieves really want those stimulus checks... If one knows the approx time time deliveries are made, it is best to be there and waiting. Pain in the neck, but no choice.

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       Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

       Wow!! Plus, the thieves wear masks so that you can identify them.

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          paradigmsearchposted 4 years agoin reply to this

          Now that made me grin.

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    Solarasposted 4 years ago

    I am locked out of the system.  It said I just needed to add my bank account info, but you need your tax return info to authenticate yourself.  I had it, but IRS was not believing my info.  Now it tells me I am not authorized to access the server.  Good times.
    
    I guess I'll wait for a paper check with DJT's signature on it, since it came from his personal bank account.

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       Kenna McHughposted 4 years agoin reply to this

       Dang, that is so weird. Can't they email you a temporary password?

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