Treasury, IRS Launch Online Tool to Help Non-Filers Receive Economic Impact Payments
The Treasury Department and the IRS launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments (EIP) for those who don’t normally file a tax return.
EIP Distribution Begins Next Wee
The IRS also reminds taxpayers that Economic Impact Payments will be distributed automatically to most people starting next week.
Get My Payment Tool Available April 17
To help everyone check on the status of their payments, the IRS is building a second new tool expected to be available for use by April 17. Get My Payment will provide people with the status of their payment and allow eligible people the ability to update their direct deposit information. More info for Q&A: Economic Impact Payment Registration Tool for the full news release related to these announcements.
Paper Return Processing Delayed
The IRS also announced that they are not able to process individual paper tax returns since processing centers are closed. All taxpayers are urged to e-file their returns.