You could get second $1,200 stimulus check BEFORE the end of the year after Biden’s election win over Donald Trump
AMERICANS awaiting the next stimulus package may be in for some good news, with a second $1,200 check possible by the end of the year.
Following the presidential election, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have both stated that a second stimulus package is necessary before the end of the year.
also said last week that a when Congress returns, saying, “I think we need to do it before the end of the year.”
One scenario could be if the House passes the bill on December 11, which then passes the Senate a day later and the president signs it into law on December 13. If that happens, the first direct deposits will reach Americans the week of December 28.
Social Security beneficiaries: Just like the first stimulus payment, many Social Security beneficiaries who had direct deposit information on file with the federal government received checks in the first week.
People who wait for mail-in checks: The IRS began to mail checks about a week later to those without direct deposit data on file.
EIP card recipients: Economic Impact Payment debit cards are prepaid Visa card the IRS sent to about four million people starting in mid-May.
Step 1: Full name, current mailing address and an email address.
Step 2: Date of birth and valid Social Security number.
Step 5: Driver’s license or state-issued ID, if you have one.
Step 6: For each qualifying child during 2019: name, Social Security number or Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number and their relationship to you or your spouse.
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If you're still waiting on the first round of checks, you can track the status of your stimulus check by clicking .
The IRS will continue to send payments through Dec. 10, 2020.