IT’S WHY VACCINATIONS ARE THE TOP PRIORITY. I’M CAMILA BERNAL REPORTING —–END—– CNN.SCRIPT—– THE I-R-S ACCIDENTALLY TOLD áááTHOUSANDS OF AMERICANS… THEY WERE NOT GETTING A STIMULUS CHECK. THE AGENCY SENT LETTERS TO MORE THAN 100 THOUSAND PEOPLE… STATING– THEIR MONEY WOULD GO TO COVER TAXES. THEY NOW SAY — THAT LETTER WAS A MISTAKE. INSTEAD THE LETTER WAS SUPPOSED TO LET PEOPLE KNOW… THE I-R-S HAD NOT
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IRS mistakenly tells thousands of people they won’t get stimulus money
More than 109,000 Americans were accidentally sent mail from the IRS.
Updated: 8:58 AM EST Feb 6, 2021
More than 109,000 Americans were accidentally sent mail from the IRS saying they wouldn’t be receiving a stimulus check.The agency said the letter stated that either part of the check — or the entire sum — would go to cover 2007 taxes.The IRS now says that letter was a mistake.Instead, the letter was supposed to let people know that the IRS hadn’t processed their 2019 tax returns, so it couldn’t issue their first $1,200 relief payment.Those in this situation can still receive their funds, but they will have to claim the recovery rebate credit on their 2020 tax return and wait for a refund, according to agency officials.
More than 109,000 Americans were accidentally sent mail from the IRS saying they wouldn’t be receiving a stimulus check.
The agency said the letter stated that either part of the check — or the entire sum — would go to cover 2007 taxes.
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The IRS now says that letter was a mistake.
Instead, the letter was supposed to let people know that the IRS hadn’t processed their 2019 tax returns, so it couldn’t issue their first $1,200 relief payment.
Those in this situation can still receive their funds, but they will have to claim the recovery rebate credit on their 2020 tax return and wait for a refund, according to agency officials.
