From 1st District Congressman Rob Wittman:
So far, the IRS has distributed 88.1 million payments in the program’s first three weeks. That’s great news for millions of hardworking American families, but there are still millions more who have yet to receive their checks. I wanted to provide you with all the information that we have at this point. I know how frustrated many of our neighbors are during this time, and I will continue pushing the IRS to provide the Commonwealth with more complete, up-to-date information. I will make sure to provide you with all the information I receive. We will come through these times stronger than ever, and I encourage you to share this information with your friends, family, and neighbors.
The IRS is continuing to disburse payments over the coming weeks. There are a couple of options for how you can make sure that they have your correct information. Please make sure the IRS has your correct information; any errors may delay your economic impact payment.What if I haven’t received a payment?
Option 1
If you did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 and you do not receive Social Security retirement, SSDI, survivor, or SSI benefits, use this tool to confidentially enter your information:
Option 2
If you filed a tax return for 2018 or 2019, use this tool to track your payment.
Option 3
If you are required to file for 2018 or 2019 but have not done so, you must file your 2019 tax return in order to receive your coronavirus economic impact payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
While there is no official guidance yet on a general reconciliation process, several of the Economic Impact Payment FAQs address reconciliation in specific circumstances and may help address some constituent concerns.
The Payment in 2020 will not include an additional amount for these children because the Payment in 2020 is based only on information from your 2019 or 2018 tax return. You may claim the child next year for an additional credit on your 2020 tax return.
No, there is no provision in the law requiring repayment of a Payment. When you file next year, you can claim additional credits on your 2020 tax return if you are eligible for them, for example if your child is born in 2020. But, you won’t be required to repay any Payment when filing your 2020 tax return even if your qualifying child turns 17 in 2020 or your adjusted gross income increases in 2020 above the thresholds listed above.
No, your child will not receive a Payment in 2020 because you claimed her as a dependent on your 2019 tax return. She will not receive a $1,200 credit in 2021 if you can claim her as a dependent on your 2020 tax return. However, if your child can’t be claimed as a dependent by you or anyone else for 2020, she may be eligible to claim a $1,200 credit on the 2020 tax return she files next year.
