A quick primer on who is entitled to a stimulus check, why you might not have received yours yet, and what you can do to make sure the IRS eventually gives you what you’re owed
A man who owes you money. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images The IRS deposited the first round of coronavirus stimulus checks into Americans’ bank accounts this week. But Uncle Sam hasn’t paid everyone what they’re owed just yet. Many U.S. residents who were expecting their cut of relief funds Wednesday morning are still waiting to collect. Others have received unexpectedly low relief payments.
If you are unmarried but file your taxes as head of your household, you should get the full $1,200 check, so long as you earned below $112,500. Those who earned under $136,500 will receive checks of lesser value. • If the IRS has your postal address, but not your direct-deposit information, you should receive a check in the mail later this month.
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