Delays on IRS stimulus checks....
I do our taxes with one of the tax software programs and its company sent me an e-mail informing me that my stimulus package check was not coming this week even though i had my refund direct deposited. The reason cited was because I opted to have the tax preperation fees deducted from my direct deposit. So because i have a large number for the last two digits of my social security number my check will not be coming till July. No matter - that will just mean my stimulus package check takes us over the $20K mark! Hooray for me...
For the record here is the letter they sent me [with some stuff redacted b/c I am paranoid about putting this stuff on the web:
Dear Valued Customer,
We want to provide you with the most up–to–date information about the tax rebate to which you may be entitled.
Recently, you may have received a letter from the IRS advising you when to expect your Economic Stimulus Payment (rebate). That IRS letter may have inadvertently left off some important information. Taxpayers who chose to have their tax preparation fees deducted from their federal tax refund will receive their tax rebate in the mail, not via direct deposit.
Our records show that you chose this payment option in [super-cool program]. As a result, the IRS has determined that you will receive your tax rebate in the mail. This may result in you receiving your rebate on a date later than expected.
This situation, while not unique to [super-cool program], is understandably causing some concern and confusion. To help further clarify the situation, below is the most current IRS rebate payment processing schedule, as well as additional resources about the tax rebates.
I hope you find this information helpful. If you still have questions, the best source for the most up-to-date information is www.irs.gov (see the "Rebate Payment Questions" link).
Sincerely,
Bob McLastname
Vice President, [super-cool program] Customer Advocacy
If the last two digits of your Social Security
number are: Payments will be mailed no later than:
00 – 09 May 16
10 – 18 May 23
19 – 25 May 30
26 – 38 June 6
39 – 51 June 13
52 – 63 June 20
64 – 75 June 27
76 – 87 July 4
88 – 99 July 11
