The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS launched the “Get My Payment” web application Wednesday, on what would have been Tax Day.
“Get My Payment” is an online app that will display on any desktop, phone or tablet. It does not need to be downloaded from an app store, according to a news release from the department.
The free app allows taxpayers who filed their tax return in 2018 or 2019 but did not provide their banking information on either return to submit direct deposit information., the release said. Once they do, they will get their Economic Impact Payments deposited directly in their bank accounts, instead of waiting for a check to arrive in the mail. The app will also allow taxpayers to track the status of their payment.
“We are pleased that more than 80 million Americans have already received their Economic Impact Payments by direct deposit in record time,” said Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin in the release. “The free ‘Get My Payment App’ will allow Americans who do not have their direct deposit information on file with the IRS to input it, track the status, and get their money fast.”
For taxpayers to track the status of their payment, they will need to enter basic information in the “Get My Payment” app:
- Social Security Number
- Date of birth
- Mailing address
Taxpayers who want to add their bank account information to speed receipt of their payment will also need to provide the following additional information:
- Their Adjusted Gross Income from their most recent tax return submitted, either 2019 or 2018
- The refund or amount owed from their latest filed tax return
- Bank account type, account and routing numbers
Taxpayers are encouraged to gather this information before they enter the portal to save time, the release said.
Americans who did not file a tax return in 2018 or 2019 can use “Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here” to submit basic personal information to quickly and securely receive their Economic Impact Payments.
The release said Americans who filed 2018 or 2019 tax returns with direct deposit information or receive Social Security do not need to take action. They will automatically receive payment in their bank accounts.
“Get My Payment” cannot update bank account information after an Economic Impact Payment has been scheduled for delivery, the release said. To help protect against potential fraud, the tool also does not allow people to change bank account information already on file with the IRS. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. The department urges taxpayers to be on the lookout for scammers and email phishing attempts about the COVID-19 and Economic Impact Payments.
Click the following link to visit the “Get My Payment” app.