How Do I Get a Stimulus Check Reissued

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If you haven’t received your stimulus check, you can request a payment trace to find out its status. If the payment trace shows that your check was lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can request a reissue. You can request a reissue by contacting the IRS by phone, mail, or through their website. You will need to provide your Social Security number, mailing address, and bank account information. The IRS will reissue your check to the address you provide.

IRS Portal Update

The IRS has launched an online portal that allows individuals to request a reissue of their stimulus check. The portal is available at https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment. To use the portal, you will need to provide your Social Security number, date of birth, and mailing address.

The IRS is urging individuals to use the online portal to request a reissue of their stimulus check. The portal is the fastest and most efficient way to get your check reissued.

If you are unable to use the online portal, you can call the IRS at 1-800-919-9835. However, the IRS is experiencing high call volumes, so you may experience long wait times.

Mailing Delays and Tracking

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is aware of mailing delays affecting the delivery of some stimulus checks. If you have not received your check within 3-4 weeks of the issuance date, you can take the following steps to track its status:

When using the Get My Payment tool, you will need to provide your Social Security number, date of birth, and zip code. The tool will then display the status of your payment, including the date it was issued and whether it was mailed or deposited.

Reissuing a Stimulus Check

If you have confirmed that your stimulus check was not delivered, you may be eligible to have it reissued. To request a reissue, you can:

  1. File a Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund (Form 3911)
  2. Contact the IRS by phone at 1-800-919-9835

    3. When filing Form 3911, you will need to provide the following information:

    • Your name, address, and Social Security number
    • The amount of the stimulus check you are missing
    • The date the check was issued
    • The type of check (paper or direct deposit)

    The IRS will process your request and reissue your stimulus check within 4-6 weeks.

    Paper Stimulus Checks

    If you receive a paper stimulus check, you can track its status by using the Informed Delivery feature offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS). This feature allows you to receive digital scans of your incoming mail, including stimulus checks.

    To sign up for Informed Delivery, visit the USPS website: https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

    Direct Deposit

    If your stimulus check is being deposited directly into your bank account, you can track its status by logging into your bank’s online banking platform. The deposit will typically appear 3-4 days after the IRS issues the payment.

    Estimated Timeline for Reissued Stimulus Checks
    Action Estimated Timeframe
    File Form 3911 or contact the IRS Immediate
    IRS processes request 4-6 weeks
    Reissued check issued 4-6 weeks after processing
    Check delivered (paper) or deposited (direct) 3-4 days after issuance

    Stimulus Check Reissue

    If you did not receive a stimulus check or if the amount you received was less than you expected, you can claim it as a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return when you file your taxes in 2022. You can do this by completing Form 3911, Tax Relief Credit for Lower- and Middle-Income Taxpayers.

    Form 3911: Claiming Missing Payments

    • You will need to complete Form 3911 if you meet the following criteria:
      • You did not receive all or part of your stimulus check
      • You received a stimulus check but the amount was less than you expected
    • You can claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on Form 3911 by following these steps:
      • Gather your documentation. You will need your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, your adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2021, and the amount of your stimulus check that you did not receive.
      • If you have documentation of your stimulus check, like a bank statement or a letter from the IRS, you do not need to complete Part II of Form 3911.
      • If you do not have documentation of your stimulus check, you will need to complete Part II of Form 3911 and provide a statement explaining why you did not receive the check.
      • File your tax return. You can file your tax return by mail, online, or through a tax preparer.
      • To determine how much you can claim, refer to the table below:
    Filing status Amount
    Single $1,400
    Married filing jointly $2,800
    Married filing separately $1,400
    Head of household $2,000
    Qualifying widow(er) $2,800

    Phone Assistance for Reissue Requests

    you can call the Economic Impact Payment call center at 800-919-9835 to request a reissue of your stimulus check.

    • Follow the prompts to speak to a representative.
    • Provide your personal information, including your Social Security Number and mailing address.
    • Explain that your stimulus check was lost, stolen, or not received.
    • The representative may ask for additional information to verify your identity.
    • Once your identity is confirmed, the representative will initiate the reissue request.

    It’s important to note that reissue requests can take up to several weeks to process, and the IRS recommends waiting at least 4 weeks before contacting them for an update.

    Thanks for sticking with me through this article on getting a stimulus check reissued. I know it can be a bit of a hassle, but hopefully I’ve made the process a little easier for you. If you have any other questions, be sure to check out the IRS website or give them a call. And don’t forget to come back and visit again soon!

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