The IRS Get My Payment tool for 2024 allows individuals to check the status of their economic impact payment (also known as a stimulus check) using their Social Security number and date of birth. As of 2024, the IRS’s “Get My Payment” tool is no longer available.
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IRS Get My Payment 2024
The IRS’s “Get My Payment” tool is no longer available as of 2024. This tool was specifically designed to track the status of Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The IRS has distributed all three rounds of Economic Impact Payments. These payments were intended to provide financial relief to American citizens during the pandemic’s economic hardship.
The IRS officially discontinued the “Get My Payment” tool. You can no longer use this application to check the status of your Economic Impact Payments. You can access your online account on IRS.gov to view the amount of the Economic Impact Payments you received.
Eligibility for the Recovery Rebate Credit
While the “Get My Payment” tool is no longer available, claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit allows you to recoup any missing Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) you were entitled to. However, eligibility to claim is:
- You must have been a U.S. citizen or resident alien in the tax year for which you’re claiming the credit (e.g., 2021 for a missing 2021 EIP).
- You are generally required to file a tax return for the year you’re claiming the credit,even if you don’t typically owe taxes.
Income Limits:
The amount of the Recovery Rebate Credit you can claim starts to decrease based on your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for the tax year you’re filing. Here’s a simplified overview of the income limits:
- Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er):
- AGI of $150,000 or less: Eligible for the full credit amount.
- AGI exceeding $150,000: The credit amount is gradually reduced until it reaches zero at an AGI exceeding $198,000.
- Single or Married Filing Separately:
- AGI of $75,000 or less: Eligible for the full credit amount.
- AGI exceeding $75,000: The credit amount is gradually reduced until it reaches zero at an AGI exceeding $99,000.
- Head of Household:
- AGI of $112,500 or less: Eligible for the full credit amount.
- AGI exceeding $112,500: The credit amount is gradually reduced until it reaches zero at an AGI exceeding $135,000.
- You must have been eligible for an EIP in the tax year you’re claiming the credit. This means you met the income limits and filing status requirements for that specific year.
- Dependents: If you have dependents, the amount of the Recovery Rebate Credit you can claim might be higher depending on the number of qualifying dependents you claimed on your tax return.
- Tax Return Status: The eligibility for claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit might be impacted by your tax return filing status (e.g., single, married filing jointly, etc.).
How to check the status of Economic Impact Payment?
While the “Get My Payment” tool is no longer available in 2024 to check the status of your Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), there is an alternative method to access this information through your IRS online account:
- Visit the official website of the Internal Revenue Service at https://www.irs.gov/.
- In the top right corner, click on “Sign In” and choose the option to access your Individual Online Account. You might need to create an account if you haven’t already.
- Enter your username, password, and any additional security verification steps required for secure login.
- Once logged in, navigate to the section labelled “Tax Records.”
- Within your Tax Records, locate a section dedicated to “Economic Impact Payments” or a similar title. This section should display the total amount you received for each of the three EIP rounds.
- This method allows you to view the total amount of your EIPs but not the specific date it was issued.
How to claim Recovery Rebate Credit Online?
While you can’t use the “Get My Payment” tool anymore to confirm missing Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), but if you believe you missed an EIP you can claim the amount you were owed through the Recovery Rebate Credit on your tax return:
- IRS Free File: This free program allows eligible taxpayers to file their federal tax return electronically with the help of IRS-approved software.
- Start Your Online Return: Follow the instructions provided by your chosen filing method (IRS Free File) to initiate your online tax return.
- As you progress through the online tax return process, locate the section dedicated to income. This is labelled “Income” or “Federal Income.”
- Within the income section, look for a specific area dedicated to claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit.
- In the designated section, enter the amount of the Economic Impact Payment you believe you were eligible for but did not receive. You can find information on the authorised EIP amounts for each tax year on the IRS website.
- Follow the remaining prompts and instructions to complete your tax return electronically. Ensure all your information is accurate and double-check for any errors before submitting.
- Once completed, submit your tax return electronically through your chosen filing method.
- The IRS will process your return and determine your eligibility for the Recovery Rebate Credit based on the information provided.
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