As the stimulus payments continue to go out, there are some cases where those payments need to be returned to the IRS.
One viewer called the problem solvers and said, “My husband passed away last Oct. 17, 2019. I did file my income taxes for 2019 this year as 'married.' When I just checked my bank account, there had been a deposit of $2,400 into my account. Now, I just need find out what I need to do to get that money returned because I am widowed now."
IRS officials say you do have to return those types of payments immediately.
If you received a paper check and did not cash it and need to return it, write "void" in the endorsement section on the back of the check. Mail it to Austin Internal Revenue Service, 3651 S Interregional Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78741. Include a note stating the reason for returning the check.
If you received a paper check that you have already cashed or a direct deposit and need to return it, submit a personal check or money order to Austin Internal Revenue Service, 3651 S Interregional Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78741. Write on the check/money order “made payable to U.S. Treasury” and write 2020EIP and the taxpayer identification number or SSN of the recipient of the check. You should also include a document explaining why you are returning the check.
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