Has Any Mailed Stimulus Checks Been Received

Many people have received paper checks in the mail as part of the recent stimulus package. These checks are being sent to individuals who do not have bank accounts on file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The checks are being mailed to the address that the IRS has on file for each individual. The IRS began mailing the checks in early January, and the checks have been arriving in mailboxes throughout the country. If you have not received your check yet, you can check the status of your payment on the IRS website. You can also contact the IRS by phone or mail if you have any questions about your payment.

Eligibility Requirements for Mailed Stimulus Checks

If you did not receive a stimulus payment by direct deposit, you may be eligible to receive a mailed check. To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
You must have a valid Social Security number.
You cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.
Your income must be below certain limits. For 2020, the limits are:
- $75,000 for single filers
- $150,000 for married couples filing jointly
- $112,500 for heads of household

If you meet all of these requirements, you should receive a mailed stimulus check. The checks are being mailed in batches, so you may not receive yours right away. You can check the status of your payment on the IRS website.

Filing Status	Income Limit	Stimulus Amount
Single	$75,000	$1,200
Married Filing Jointly	$150,000	$2,400
Head of Household	$112,500	$1,200

Timeline and Status of Mailed Stimulus Check Distribution

The distribution of mailed stimulus checks has been ongoing since the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Here’s a timeline and status update:

Mailed Stimulus Check Timeline:

March 12, 2021: Checks began to be mailed out to eligible recipients.
March 26, 2021: Majority of checks were in circulation.
April 15, 2021: Mailing of checks continued, but at a slower pace.
May 15, 2021: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that most mailed checks had been delivered.
June 1, 2021: IRS extended the deadline to claim stimulus payments to November 15, 2021.

Check Delivery Status:

As of May 15, 2021, the majority of mailed checks had been delivered.
Approximately 15 million checks remained to be mailed as of June 1, 2021.
The IRS has stated that it is making every effort to distribute all checks by the extended deadline of November 15, 2021.

Table: Mailed Stimulus Check Distribution Data

Tracking Mailed Stimulus Check Delivery

If your stimulus check was mailed, you can track its delivery status using the IRS’s Get My Payment tool. Here’s how:

Go to the Get My Payment website: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
Enter your Social Security number, date of birth, and zip code.
Click “Continue.”

The tool will show you the status of your payment, including whether it has been mailed and the date it was mailed. You can also sign up for email or text updates on the status of your payment.

Status	Description
Payment not yet processed	Your payment is still being processed by the IRS.
Payment scheduled to be mailed	Your payment has been scheduled to be mailed. You should receive it within 14 days.
Payment mailed	Your payment has been mailed. You should receive it within 7-10 days.

If your payment has been mailed and you have not received it within 14 days, you should contact the IRS. You can reach the IRS by phone at 1-800-829-1040 or by mail at the following address:

Internal Revenue Service

1111 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20224

Alright, folks! Thanks for sticking with me on this one. I know it’s been a wild ride, trying to track down those elusive stimulus checks. Remember, the best way to stay in the loop is to check with the IRS website or give them a call. As always, I’ll be back with more updates as they become available. In the meantime, keep checking your mailboxes, stay positive, and have a fantastic day!