How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
Why some military members had stimulus checks snatched, reduced
USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.
USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.
USDA announces $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to support food producers
Farmers, ranchers and producers would receive $16 billion in direct payments from the program, while $3 billion would be dedicated to the purchase of food products to be distributed to Americans in need.
Farmers, ranchers and producers would receive $16 billion in direct payments from the program, while $3 billion would be dedicated to the purchase of food products to be distributed to Americans in need.
Still no stimulus check in your bank account? Here's why it may be delayed
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said
IRS depositing some coronavirus stimulus checks into wrong bank accounts
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says
Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.
Coronavirus stimulus checks reportedly get sent to dead people
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
Taxpayers outraged after stimulus checks are deposited into third-party accounts
Angry customers visited offices of ATC and other income tax preparation companies across metro Atlanta Wednesday, demanding answers about their stimulus payments. Each one had the same complaint, saying their stimulus funds were deposited into third-party bank accounts, not their own. Those accounts were set up to allow taxpayers to receive refunds, but were not intended for the stimulus payments.
Angry customers visited offices of ATC and other income tax preparation companies across metro Atlanta Wednesday, demanding answers about their stimulus payments. Each one had the same complaint, saying their stimulus funds were deposited into third-party bank accounts, not their own. Those accounts were set up to allow taxpayers to receive refunds, but were not intended for the stimulus payments.
Evidence of virus' effect on US economy grows more ominous
The economic picture will likely worsen in the coming weeks and months.
The economic picture will likely worsen in the coming weeks and months.
Didn't get your stimulus check? IRS launches tracking tool
The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.
The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.
Millions of Americans to receive stimulus checks Wednesday
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans: report
President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus, according to a report.
President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus, according to a report.
New Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.
Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin says
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
Millions of taxpaying immigrants won't get stimulus checks
Roughly 4.3 million mostly unauthorized immigrants who do not have a Social Security number file taxes using what’s known as a taxpayer identification number.
Roughly 4.3 million mostly unauthorized immigrants who do not have a Social Security number file taxes using what’s known as a taxpayer identification number.
COVID-19 stimulus relief money is coming – for some. Here's what to know.
The exact timing of when people get their money depends on a few factors, such as income and payment delivery method.
The exact timing of when people get their money depends on a few factors, such as income and payment delivery method.
Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May
The country’s top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month.
The country’s top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month.
USPS ‘Informed Delivery’ service could help recipients track their COVID-19 stimulus check
The United States Postal Service offers a free service that lets you track incoming mail on its way to your home.
The United States Postal Service offers a free service that lets you track incoming mail on its way to your home.
Stocks surge on Fed's $2.3T stimulus
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.