Individuals who lost their portion of stimulus payment due to a spouse that owed debt can file for injured spouse relief to get their portion of the stimulus check back. To file a claim, complete the Injured Spouse Allocation (Form 8379) and submit it to the IRS.

How to claim a missing stimulus check from the IRS?

Start by heading to the Get My Payment tool from the IRS, which may require you to enter your banking information in order to set up direct deposit. This page on the IRS website explains how the tool works while answering common questions about who should use it.

Do you have to file tax return if you get stimulus check?

According to the IRS website, it states that “if you didn’t get any payments or got less than the full amounts, you may qualify for the Recovery Rebate Credit and must file a 2020 tax return to claim the credit even if you don’t normally file.”

When to request a payment trace for a stimulus check?

You can request a payment trace to track your stimulus payment only if the “Get My Payment” tool shows a payment was issued to you and you haven’t received it. Don’t request one merely to determine if you’re eligible for a payment or to confirm the amount of money you should have received. When to Request a Payment Trace

If you’re still without your economic stimulus payment, here are warning signs that you should contact the IRS right now: If the Get My Payment tracking tool reports the IRS made your payment weeks ago and you haven’t received it (see below). If you think you accidentally threw your prepaid card or check in the trash (see below).

When to report a missing stimulus check to the IRS?

If you think you accidentally threw your prepaid card or check in the trash (see below). If you received a confirmation letter from the IRS that your payment was sent, but you didn’t get the funds. If you suspect someone stole your check or otherwise defrauded you.

Where can I Find my stimulus check number?

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. You’ve been expecting your stimulus check since April, when the IRS first started making payments. After two months of waiting, you’re ready to find a phone number for the IRS so you can find out what’s going on.

What to do if your payment was lost or stolen?

I received my payment by check, but it was lost, stolen or destroyed. How do I get a new one? (updated March 22, 2021) A1. If you received your payment by check and it was lost, stolen or destroyed, you may need to request a payment trace so the IRS can determine if your payment was cashed.

How to report missing stimulus check to IRS?

Call the IRS Economic Impact Line at 800-919-9835. The IRS only recently started accepting phone calls again. Expect a long, long series of automated messages followed by an even longer wait time before you speak to a human. Fill out Form 3911 and mail it.

When do you get your third stimulus check?

If you were scheduled to get a third-round paper stimulus check in the mail, the IRS can’t initiate a payment trace unless it has been: Four weeks since the check was mailed to a standard address;