Here’s Where The IRS Wants You To Give Your Information In Order To Receive Your $1,200 Check

Things are tough right now and I know many of you are just dying to have that $1,200 check for a little relief from a financial standpoint.

So, that is why we are trying to update you with all we can.

Now, I want you to know that unfortunately, there is a ton of misinformation out there and of course, the scammers are on high-alert.

So, first things, please DO NOT give anyone your banking or personal information to anyone that asks for it.

Now, the only exception should be the IRS because after all, they are the ones issuing the stimulus relief checks.

Currently, there are two places that IRS has approved as places to give your personal information to ensure you receive your $1,200 check as fast as possible. This applies to those that don’t traditionally file taxes…

The first place, is through the TurboxTax tool. You can read more about that here.

The second place was just launched today and it is the Free File Fillable Forms website (linked directly from the IRS’s website here).

Information You will Need to Provide

• Full name, current mailing address and an email address
• Date of birth and valid Social Security number
• Bank account number, type and routing number, if you have one
• Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) you received from the IRS earlier this year, if you have one
• Driver’s license or state-issued ID, if you have one
• For each qualifying child: name, Social Security number or Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number and their relationship to you or your spouse

Remember, you ONLY need to do this IF you do not normally file a tax return yearly.

If you did file taxes for the years 2018 or 2019, AND your information has NOT changed, you don’t need to do anything else other than sit tight and watch your bank account. You can read more here.

If you need to give the IRS your information due to non-filing of taxes yearly, here is the steps to do that:

Go here and Click “Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here” above will take you from the IRS site to Free File Fillable Forms, a certified IRS partner. This site is safe and secure.

Follow these steps in order to provide your information:

• Create an account by providing your email address and phone number; and establishing a user ID and password.
• You will be directed to a screen where you will input your filing status (Single or Married filing jointly) and personal information.
• Note: Make sure you have a valid Social Security number for you (and your spouse if you were married at the end of 2019) unless you are filing “Married Filing Jointly” with a 2019 member of the military. Make sure you have a valid Social Security number or Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number for each dependent you want to claim for the Economic Impact Payment.
• Check the “box” if someone can claim you as a dependent or your spouse as a dependent.
• Complete your bank information (otherwise we will send you a check).
• You will be directed to another screen where you will enter personal information to verify yourself. Simply follow the instructions. You will need your driver’s license (or state-issued ID) information. If you don’t have one, leave it blank.

You will receive an e-mail from Customer Service at Free File Fillable Forms that either acknowledges you have successfully submitted your information, or that tells you there is a problem and how to correct it. Free File Fillable forms will use the information to automatically complete a Form 1040 and transmit it to the IRS to compute and send you a payment.

Who is eligible for the Economic Impact Payment?

U.S. citizens or resident aliens who:

• Have a valid Social Security number,
• Could not be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer, and
• Had adjusted gross income under certain limits.

Who will receive the Economic Impact Payment automatically without taking additional steps?

Most eligible U.S. taxpayers will automatically receive their Economic Impact Payments including:

• Individuals who filed a federal income tax for 2018 or 2019
• Individuals who receive Social Security retirement or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits
• Individuals who receive Railroad Retirement benefits

I sure hope that helps! Hang in there!