TOOLKIT: HOW TO GET YOUR STIMULUS CHECK

Updated April 29th, 2020

What is a stimulus check?

As a response to the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, the Federal Government is providing every eligible

American with a stimulus check, also known as an Economic Impact Payment.

Who is eligible?

• U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents and Resident Aliens;

• With a valid Social Security Number;

• Who cannot be claimed as a Dependent by anyone else, and;

• Had an income under $75,000 for singles or $150,000 for married couples, including zero income.

What amount will I get?

• Everyone qualified will receive $1,200 if they are single or $2,400 for married couples. An additional $500

will be paid for each dependent under age 17.

• A reduced amount is available for people with income over $75K/$150K but under other limits.

What do I need to do to get my check?

Are you currently receiving VA, Social Security (Retirement, SSI/SSDI, Survivor) or Railroad Retirement

Benefits?

If yes, there is no need to anything. You will automatically receive your stimulus check the same way you

receive your current benefits. If you have dependents under the age of 17 and did not file your 2019 taxes

you will need to complete the Non-Filers Web Tool to ensure you receive an additional $500 per dependent.

Did you file your taxes in 2018 OR 2019 and your mailing address or banking information hasn’t changed?

If yes, then there is no need to do anything. Your check will be automatically sent to you through the mail,

or to the bank account on file with the IRS if you have previously received your check through a direct

deposit to your bank.

If you DID NOT FILE a tax return in 2018 or 2019:

And your 2019 income was below $12,200 ($24,400 for married couples) including zero income:

You can still get a check—but you must file a form with the IRS first. This is called the Non-Filers Form

and it can be completed online through the Non-filers Web Tool.

And your 2019 income was over $12,200 ($24,400 for married couples):

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You will need to file your 2019 taxes and include current mailing or banking info with your filing to get your

check. The Nevada Free Taxes Coalition may be able to help you file your taxes for free. Find more

information about these services at www.nvfreetaxes.org/tax-assistance or by calling 702-987-4625.

What if my address has changed?

If you haven’t filed 2018 or 2019 taxes, then no worries - you can provide your current mailing address and

banking information to the IRS when completing either the Non-filers Web Tool if your income was under $12,200

or by filing your 2019 taxes if your income was over $12,200 or ($24,400 for married couples),

If you have filed taxes in 2018 or 2019 and your address or bank has changed:

If you have not already, it is extremely important to update your address with the U.S. Post Office:

https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer

If your check has not already been sent, you can use the IRS Get My Payment Tool to update your banking

info. This tool does not allow you to update your mailing address.

If your check has been sent to a bank account that has been closed, it will automatically be mailed to the

last address on file with the U.S. Post Office. Note the importance of updating your address immediately

with the Post Office.

You can also track the status of your stimulus check using the Get My Payment Tool. If using the Get My

Payment Tool confirms that your check has already been mailed to an address where you no longer live

and where you cannot get the check, you will need to file a claim with the IRS when they re-open.

Unfortunately, there is not currently an online tool or a live number to call to file a lost Economic Impact

Payment claim with the IRS.

How do I get a bank account or a debit card to use the Direct Deposit option?

Having a bank account or a pre-paid debit card where your check can be sent through Direct Deposit can

help speed up the process of getting your check.

Pre-paid Debit Cards:

Digital or Pre-paid debit card options like CashApp or a Wal-Mart GreenDot Debit Card will provide you with a

routing and account number to provide to the IRS in order to receive your check through Direct Deposit, as well as

a debit card to make purchases with.

CashApp: To use CashApp you will need a smart phone to download the App and order a debit card. More

information can be found at https://cash.app/help/us/en-us/1018-cash-app-the-stimulus-and-you.

Wal-Mart GreenDot Debit Card: You may visit a Walmart location in-person or sign up online at

https://www.walmartmoneycard.com/.

Second-Chance Banking: If you have a poor banking history, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Chase Bank, and BOA

provide second-chance banking locally. However, all require ID to open an account or to cash a check. In some

cases, 2 forms of ID are required.

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Second Chance Banking Options:

Bank

Phone Number

ID requirements

Minimum Deposit

Bank of America – Safe

Advantage Checking

1-800-432-1000

2 forms of ID required

(Homeless ID w/photo may

be considered as secondary

ID)

$25 initial deposit

Chase Bank – Secure

Checking

1-800-432-3117

2 forms of ID required

None

US BANK

1-800-872-2657

1 form of ID required

$25 initial deposit

Wells Fargo

1-800-869-3557

2 forms of ID required

(Homeless ID w/photo may

be considered as secondary

ID)

$25 initial deposit

What if I need a safe place to receive my mail?

These organizations are currently open in Southern Nevada to provide support with mail. You must call first

and/or follow directions below in order to establish this as a place to receive your mail.

Mind Body Solutions

2725 S Jones Blvd, Las

Vegas, NV 89146

Phone: (702) 384-2238

Please call to schedule an

appointment.

Legacy Counseling and

Workforce Connection,

LLC

4170 S Decatur Blvd, Las

Vegas, NV 89103

Phone: (702) 763-7443

M-F: 8:30am-6:30pm,

Please call prior to going in.

HopeLink of Southern

Nevada

178 Westminster Way,

Henderson, NV 89015

Phone: (702) 566-0576

M-Th: 8am-5pm

Valid ID required

No appointment necessary.

Come to office, knock on

door and complete a 1-page

form.

NPHY – Nevada

Partnership for Homeless

Youth:

4981 Shirley Street, Las

Vegas, NV 89119

Phone: (702) 383-1332

Must be a client between

ages: 12 – 20.

May come in or call to

schedule an intake

appointment.

Where can I go to use the computer/internet?

Mind Body Solutions

2725 S Jones Blvd, Las

Vegas, NV 89146

Phone: (702) 384-2238

Please call to schedule an

appointment.

Legacy Counseling and

Workforce Connection,

LLC

4170 S Decatur Blvd, Las

Vegas, NV 89103

Phone: (702) 763-7443

M-F: 8:30am-6:30pm,

Please call prior to going in.

Foundation for Recovery

4800 Alpine Pl #12, Las

Vegas, NV 89107

Phone: (702) 257-8199

M-F: 10am-4pm

No appointment necessary

NPHY – Nevada

Partnership for Homeless

Youth:

4981 Shirley Street, Las Vegas,

NV 89119

Phone: (702) 383-1332

Must be a client between

ages: 12 – 20.

May come in or call to

schedule an intake

appointment.

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Where can I go to get help filing my taxes?

The Nevada Free Taxes Coalition (NFTC) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 that provides free income tax preparation for

low to moderate income taxpayers under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. They are open and

offering free tax prep, multiple year returns, and the ability to update information with the IRS for people who are

low-income.

If income eligible, they offer:

• Virtual VITA service (Tele-support with filing taxes).

• Phone assistance available for general questions.

• Drop-Off Filing (Drop off your docs and they will do the paperwork and file for you).

• Find more information about these services at https://www.nvfreetaxes.org/tax-assistance or by calling

702-987-4625

Other Helpful Info:

You can find additional FAQ information at the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-

payment-frequently-asked-questions#locked