WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department say Americans have already started to receive their economic impact checks.
The IRS is asking people not to call the agency, and says most people will not need to take any action to receive their money.
The payments are part of the $2.2 trillion rescue package signed into law last week by President Donald Trump aimed at combating the economic ravages of the coronavirus outbreak.
While the IRS says most people do not need to take any action to get the money, some who don't typically file returns — including senior citizens and low-income people who might not traditionally file tax returns — may be confused. The government had urged those in these groups to file taxes and then later reversed course for certain groups.
The IRS and Treasury have updated their guidance on how to ensure everyone gets paid.
When will the payment arrive?
On Saturday, the IRS said it had deposited the first wave of Economic Impact Payments into bank accounts. The agency added that it will "continue issuing them as fast as we can."
The easiest way to know whether your payment has arrived is to check your bank account. Later this week, the IRS will launch a new tool to help taxpayers track their stimulus checks.
"Get My Payment" will provide people with a date that their check will either be directly deposited in to their bank or sent out via mail. It's expected to be available for use by April 17.