New IRS Stimulus Check on the Way: Are You Eligible to Receive It?

New IRS Stimulus Check: Tax season in the U.S. has come to an end, but your interactions with the IRS aren’t over yet. Now is the time many people look forward to: tax refunds. A tax refund is the money the government returns to you if you’ve overpaid your income taxes.

End of tax season, but beginning of hope

Like every year, this time too, April 15 was the last date for tax filing in the US. Millions of taxpayers submitted their returns to the IRS on time, but many people still have the same question in their mind—”When will my refund come?“

Although you can no longer file returns on time without an extension, the IRS’s work is not over yet. It is checking thousands of tax returns every day. If everything is found to be correct, the refund process begins. This is why even after the tax season is over, your bank account can give a pleasant surprise anytime.

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Tax refund: An unofficial stimulus check

For many people, this refund is like a ‘stimulus check.’ It is money that is not expected, but when received, it lightens the financial burden. And if you have filed your taxes on time and there are no mistakes in your documents, then this extra money can come into your account very soon.

When will my IRS refund come?

This question is on every taxpayer’s mind these days. The time of refund depends on many things, such as when you filed the tax, through which medium it was done (online or paper), and which method you have chosen to receive the refund.

According to the IRS, if you have filed the return electronically and there are no mistakes, then the refund can usually take up to 21 days to arrive.

Here are some possible examples:

1. Filed between April 1 and April 15: Refunds could arrive between April 22 and May 6.
2. Filed in March: Many refunds have already been processed. If yours hasn’t arrived, it’s likely still in the process of verification.
3. Filed before March 1: Payments have been issued in most cases, unless there is an additional investigation needed.
4. Filed after April 15 (with extensions): Processing may take longer, but payments are being issued.

If you choose the direct deposit option, you’re more likely to receive payment quickly. But if you asked for a paper check, the process could take a few more weeks.

Where’s my tax refund? Here’s how to check

If you want to know what stage your tax refund is in, the best way is to visit the IRS website and use the “Where’s My Refund?” tool.

To use this tool, you will need some important information:

• Your Social Security Number or ITIN
• Your marital status (e.g. single, married, etc.)
• Your exact refund amount

As you enter this information, the tool will tell you what stage your refund is in—received, processing, or sent. Also, you can use the IRS2Go mobile app, which gives you updates and notifications.

Special feature for Direct Express card users

If you have chosen a Direct Express card to receive your refund (which is specifically for beneficiaries of the federal program), the IRS sends the payment directly to that card. This makes it easier to manage your money even without a bank account.

So if you have filed your return on time and correctly, then you don’t have to wait much longer. Your ‘unwanted bonus,’ i.e. tax refund, can soon be in your pocket.

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Conclusion: Stay hopeful and keep an eye out

Tax season may be over, but the IRS is still busy sending out refunds to millions of people. If you’ve filed all the documents correctly and opted for direct deposit, your hard work will be in your bank account very soon.

Just remember in the meantime—be patient, keep an eye out for updates, and plan to spend your money smartly.

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