Fortunately, the IRS has a procedure to help. If your third-round stimulus payment is lost, stolen or destroyed, you can ask the IRS to perform a “payment trace” to see if your check was cashed or direct deposit misdirected. Ultimately, if everything goes smoothly, you’ll be issued a new payment. That’s the good news.
How do I fill out Form 3911?
How to complete a Form 3911 (Step by Step)
- Name.
- TIN.
- Spouse’s name.
- Spouse’s TIN.
- Address.
- Phone number.
- Changed personal information.
- Name of representative.
What to do if your stimulus check is lost, stolen or destroyed?
If your first-round ($1,200) or second-round ($600) stimulus payment is lost, stolen or destroyed, you can ask the IRS to perform a “payment trace” to see if your payment was cashed. In fact, you may need to request a trace in order to eventually get paid ( assuming you’re eligible for a stimulus check ). That’s the good news.
How to check on your third stimulus check?
Today a third stimulus check will reach millions of U.S citizens after weeks of waiting for a relief payment. You can check the status of your third payment by using the free IRS tracking too – Get My Payment. However, if you suspect that your check was lost, stolen, or destroyed you can request a replacement.
Is there a recovery rebate for stimulus checks?
The Recovery Rebate Credit is in place for individuals who were eligible to receive stimulus checks but didn’t receive one or both. “The Recovery Rebate Credit is authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the COVID-related Tax Relief Act.
What to do if your stimulus check is not cashed?
If the check was not cashed, the IRS will issue you a new one. If you find the original check after receiving a new payment, you must return the original as soon as possible. If the check was cashed, the U.S. Bureau of the Fiscal Service will send you a claim package that includes a copy of the cashed check.