Thread by @editoremilye, I am seeing a whole lot of misinformation about stimulus checks, so [...]

I am seeing a whole lot of misinformation about stimulus checks, so I want to give y'all some resources you can use when you see this in your timelines.

Stimulus payments will come to you automatically if you've filed your taxes in the last 2 years (2019, 2018), are currently on SSA or SSDI or have Railroad Retirement. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know

Economic impact payments: What you need to know | Internal Revenue Service

Updated with new information for seniors, retirees on April 1, 2020. Also see Treasury news release. Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time IR-2020-61,...

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know

Many news outlets are reporting that it could take up to 20 weeks for some income earners to get their stimulus checks.

IMO, NPR has the best explainer on this. Checks that are not direct deposit are prioritized by lowest income earners first: https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/02/826187693/stimulus-cash-payments-may-take-up-to-20-weeks-to-reach-some-americans?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR14PAFbQLgnN_jXSC08Cexxh5wtRSBxwkDCvT54GZ3EAaP5Rcg4qswc33s

Stimulus Cash Payments May Take Up To 20 Weeks To Reach Some Americans

This time frame is longer than the estimate that Treasury Secretary Mnuchin gave when he negotiated the program for cash payments with congressional leaders.

https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/02/826187693/stimulus-cash-payments-may-take-up-to-20-weeks-to-reach-some-americans?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR14PAFbQLgnN_jXSC08Cexxh5wtRSBxwkDCvT54GZ3EAaP5Rcg4qswc33s

However, you don't have to wait for those checks to be cut. If you don't have your direct deposit on file with the IRS or need to change it, you can do that with their portal, here: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here

Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here | Internal Revenue Service

Who is eligible for the Economic Impact Payment? U.S. citizens or resident aliens who:

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here

You can update your direct deposit with the IRS very soon. They say mid-April and I expect it will be up next week sometime. https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

The IRS's website is very good, btw, and has good info.

Economic Impact Payments | Internal Revenue Service

The IRS is committed to helping you get your Economic Impact Payment as soon as possible. The payments, also referred to by some as stimulus payments, are automatic for most taxpayers. No further...

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

Your stimulus payment will NOT count against your 2020 tax refund or payments. It's not an advance on your refund; you don't have to pay it back: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/covid-stimulus-check/

Will Coronavirus Stimulus Checks Count Against 2020 Tax Refunds?

While the stimulus payment is technically a tax credit, its categorization as such was made only so the government could disperse payments using the IRS’ existing infrastructure.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/covid-stimulus-check/

As of right now, the biggest gap that I see is that SSI recipients (disabled people who do not qualify for SSDI) are not automatically receiving a payment: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/04/10/stimulus-checks-automatic-unless-ssi/28134/

This is something to call your representatives about.

Stimulus Checks Are Automatic, Unless You're On SSI

Millions of Americans with disabilities are needlessly at risk of missing out on economic stimulus payments they're entitled to, advocates and lawmakers say.

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/04/10/stimulus-checks-automatic-unless-ssi/28134/

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