After several folks called the WBIR newsroom to say they were not getting their checks direct-deposited when the IRS said they would get them, we did a little checking and discovered an unfortunate glitch in the way the rebate distribution is being handled that’s going to affect a lot of folks - most of whom had no idea this would happen until the money didn’t show up in their accounts on the appointed date.
Taxpayers and tax preparers are discovering that anyone who elected to have tax preparation fees deducted from their tax refund will not receive rebate checks via direct deposit.
Those who filed their taxes using a software program or service that subtracted a fee directly from the refund will have to wait for their rebate check to arrive in the mail.
The IRS originally announced that those who had tax refunds direct-deposited into their bank accounts would receive rebate checks in the same fashion.
However, once taxpayers who should have received rebate checks via direct deposit this week started asking questions, the IRS discovered an unanticipated complication.
UPDATE: Randy Neal says that on reflection, he thinks the IRS is handling this exactly as it should.
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I owed taxes, and they were taken out of my account on April 14th.
My SSN ends in 15.
I haven’t gotten my stimulus bribe yet either - I’m wondering if, since I owed instead of got a rebate, I’ll have to wait for a paper check.
The irs.gov website didn’t seem to mention this… it seems they expect everyone to get a refund or something.
FYI - I filed with Turbotax in April, and just got my stimulus rebate directly deposited yesterday, with no problems. I’d already gotten my refund directly deposited about 1 week ago (in record time).
My ssn ends in the 55-65 range, so it’s earlier than I expected.
Got mine today- direct deposit
The IRS is probably doing the right thing here:
http://www.knoxviews.com/node/7863
I did Turbox Tax in March, and I got my welfare check this morning.
Another “had to pay” victim here. My SSN ends 70. No check. Yet.
Jeff, I’m in the same boat — owed taxes, but had it auto-drafted from my account on April 14. The [url=”http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=182735,00.html”IRS FAQ page[/url] says that folks like us will get the payoff “If you are not expecting a regular tax refund, your stimulus payment generally should arrive a minimum of six weeks after you file.”
Ha. So, those of us who just had to fork over a large chunk of change can afford to wait longer than those who already got some back.
Same as the other two guys. I owed just under $60 bucks. I had it taken directly out of my bank account. My SS ends in 10. Nothing so far. I went to the IRS site and buried somewhere there, it does say you have to wait 6 weeks after filing before you get the rebate. I did my taxes 4/15. I would have been happier to get my rebate by subtracting it from my taxes.
I got my taxes done at H&R Block. I payed them right then and there and also did direct deposit and so far it’s not showing up in my account. I will cross my fingers it goes in at midnight.
I just called my bank and they informed me that i could receive it anywhere from the 9th to the 16th. They just start sending them the 9th for people getting them on that day.
The IRS website does say something about if you owe, you will receive a paper check.
Pffft. This problem and the IRS solution was known long, long ago - at least at the tax prep firm where I do seasonal tax work. We were told very early in the game that If your refund is processed through a third-party bank account (say, for deduction of tax prep fees) and then the remainder direct-deposited to your own bank account, the IRS (who is well aware of this market and has a long, long list of the bank account numbers used for such) will send you a paper check via snail mail.
I had my taxes done but paid them out of my own pocket (not deducted from my refund). We should have received it last week and we’re still waiting.
Look what i found, on the the IRS website they have something called Wheres my Refund and they tell you when your suppose to get it. They said May 14th for me. Thats 5 days late but better late than never.
https://sa1.www4.irs.gov/irfof/IRServlet?app=IRACTC
We still have not gotten ours….but when it comes to our government I should not be suprised….
ss 3 ending in 63, and still no rebate check as promised on the 9th.
my ss # ends in 24 and still no check should have known it wouldn’t be on time
Mine ends in 32. I got my refund direct deposited in march but the irs says my stimulus will come as paper check!! WTF. And, I did not deduct Turbo Tax fees from my refund.
I paid TurboTax fees through direct deposit, but I did not have it taken out of my refund because I did not receive a refund (I owed almost $1400). I would’ve gotten direct deposit on 5/9, but nothing came. Am I getting a paper check too? It really is a pain to try and decipher the rules here.
I was suppose to get my check in the mail on 5/16. They sent me a letter that I should expect my payment in the mail on that date two days prior. The governement is backwards than us,but when you listen to the automated sytem when you call it says i should expect the check 2 weeks from the date 5/16 and the paper they sent in the mail says i should exect the check 6 weeks from this notice. WTF!!!!!!!
This is not true for all. Some people who filed their taxes using a tax preparation program and had had fees deducted, did get their rebate via direct deposit. I on the other hand, seems to be one of the people who will have to wait to recieve it in the mail according to the IRS.