Stimulus checks have become essential to the economy of families in the United States over the past few years. This type of benefit is very useful for all those Americans who are in the least advantageous situations.
For that reason, receiving this check on time is always good news, although not all Americans who are entitled to a stimulus check have already gotten payment of this benefit. Therefore, knowing all the details is really important when you consider that it can help your household finances immensely.
Also, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (known as TIGTA) has announced that most Americans have already gotten their stimulus check. Even so, some citizens have not yet been able to enjoy the benefit. Do you have your stimulus check yet?
WHY HASN’T MY STIMULUS CHECK ARRIVED?
There are several reasons why the stimulus check may have been delayed. Among these reasons is that the beneficiary may have thrown the check in the trash. Some citizens mistake these checks for junk mail.
While it is true that many already get their benefit checks through Direct Deposit, there are still some who receive prepaid debit cards and physical checks. This latter group may have unknowingly thrown away the letter with the card or check.
Similarly, it is also possible that we may not be entitled to the check even if we think we are. Remember that it is mandatory to have paid the taxes beforehand and to comply with each of the requirements.
HOW TO CLAIM THE MONEY FOR THIS BENEFIT?
If we are sure that we are entitled to get the stimulus check benefit we will always have the opportunity to claim the payment. To do so, it is best to apply for the Recovery Refund credit. To do so, it is necessary to have previously filed a tax return.
In this sense, Americans with low income can use GetCTC. This tool is very useful because it allows us to claim back benefits, although only citizens with the lowest incomes can make use of it.
Remember that there are certain mandatory requirements to be able to have a stimulus check. Among these requirements we find that the income must be less than $12,200. It is also possible to get the payment if we have no income. The important thing in these cases is to have filed a tax return. That way we will get the payment or, at least, we could receive it.