The stimulus checks are in the mail for millions of Americans. So you may be wondering where’s yours, right?

You don’t have to worry about your check getting lost in the mail or your direct deposit being screwed up. Although all those things can and have happened, the IRS and Treasury Department has put some steps in place for you to find out what’s happening with your money.

What Date Will I Get My Stimulus Check?

If you haven’t gotten hour stimulus check yet, don’t fret. The IRS an online portal that will actually track your stimulus check.

As you know most American consumers started getting a $1,200 stimulus check in April 2020. After that, a $600 relief payment went out in early 2021. After that, athird stimulus payment for $1,400 was administered by the Biden Administration.

But what if you need to track your money down? Here’s where to get information on your stimulus payment:

IRS ‘Get My Payment’ Tool

The IRS Get My Payment Tool is available for you to see the status of your money. If you click on the link, you’ll see that is has different options for your situation, including:

  • Ability to track your stimulus money
  • Ability to share information with the IRS so that you can get paid
  • Option to choose between paper stimulus check or direct deposit into your account

No matter what you do, don’t let anyone swindle you out of your 2020 stimulus money.

Don’t Fall For Stimulus Scams

There have already been some stimulus scams to pop up. The FBI is warning people to be on the lookout for criminals who are looking to pounce on the uninformed.

Here’s what you can be sure of:

  • You won’t have to pay a fee to get a stimulus check
  • No entity can “rush” your stimulus check, so don’t fall for it
  • The government won’t ever call you and ask you for your personal information over the phone

Next: Stimulus Check Money: Everything You Need To Know

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