Coronavirus (COVID-19) is too exciting for adults to discuss (CLOSED)

[BB73]

For anyone fighting with the IRS "Get my payment" tool to update your direct deposit info for the stimulus check, the tool seems to be fully functional now.

Because you posted this, I decided to check my status. Good thing I did.

I file jointly with my wife. For both 2018 and 2019 we have owed money, so we didn't get it in round 1.

Since we get Social Security via Direct Deposit, one may think that they would then just use that info to do a deposit in round 2 - I was hoping to get a payment next week. But since we owed for 2019, it looks like they weren't going to just send it. I entered the info via the 'Get my payment' tool, which included the amount we owe for 2019, which I was waiting until July to send in. I think they're going to deduct the tax amount for 2019 from the stimulus payment, which is fine. But the trick was that I had to supply the info into 'Get my payment' to start the direct deposit process.

So if you owe money for your 2019 taxes and you get SSA direct deposit, do yourself a favor and use the 'Get my payment' tool. Otherwise you might have to wait longer than you thought.

And thanks to @Fungo Squiggly for spurring me to check that. But you're still a tool.

 

[Best Buckeye]

For anyone fighting with the IRS "Get my payment" tool to update your direct deposit info for the stimulus check, the tool seems to be fully functional now.

I found out that just because you get your SS check direct deposit doesn't mean your pmt. will be. You have to supply the bank info into the tool all over. Of course you do because the right hand of the Government never knows what the left hand is doing .
Funny thing but for some reason @BB73 always likes to have spurs used on him...

 

[Oh8ch]

It's a beautiful new day. Three Buckeyes went in round 1 last night, and I was up at the sunrise, swallowing sunshine to get a UV cleanse throughout my body. I'm having a tough time getting my aerosol can of Lysol into my IV, though.

You have to mix it with Kool Aid

 

[Thump]

Well, seeeee.... he's got a point.

 

[buckeyebri]

Because you posted this, I decided to check my status. Good thing I did.

I file jointly with my wife. For both 2018 and 2019 we have owed money, so we didn't get it in round 1.

Since we get Social Security via Direct Deposit, one may think that they would then just use that info to do a deposit in round 2 - I was hoping to get a payment next week. But since we owed for 2019, it looks like they weren't going to just send it. I entered the info via the 'Get my payment' tool, which included the amount we owe for 2019, which I was waiting until July to send in. I think they're going to deduct the tax amount for 2019 from the stimulus payment, which is fine. But the trick was that I had to supply the info into 'Get my payment' to start the direct deposit process.

So if you owe money for your 2019 taxes and you get SSA direct deposit, do yourself a favor and use the 'Get my payment' tool. Otherwise you might have to wait longer than you thought.

And thanks to @Fungo Squiggly for spurring me to check that. But you're still a tool.

Thanks for the heads up.

So Bri you’ll get nothing and like it.....

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Because you posted this, I decided to check my status. Good thing I did.

I file jointly with my wife. For both 2018 and 2019 we have owed money, so we didn't get it in round 1.

Since we get Social Security via Direct Deposit, one may think that they would then just use that info to do a deposit in round 2 - I was hoping to get a payment next week. But since we owed for 2019, it looks like they weren't going to just send it. I entered the info via the 'Get my payment' tool, which included the amount we owe for 2019, which I was waiting until July to send in. I think they're going to deduct the tax amount for 2019 from the stimulus payment, which is fine. But the trick was that I had to supply the info into 'Get my payment' to start the direct deposit process.

So if you owe money for your 2019 taxes and you get SSA direct deposit, do yourself a favor and use the 'Get my payment' tool. Otherwise you might have to wait longer than you thought.

And thanks to @Fungo Squiggly for spurring me to check that. But you're still a tool.

My situation isn't exactly the same, but I too am glad for @Fungo Squiggly mentioning the get my payment tool.

I owed in 18 and will owe in 19 (will file in July), but do not receive social security, and I also had to use the tool to start the direct deposit process.

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

Because you posted this, I decided to check my status. Good thing I did.

I file jointly with my wife. For both 2018 and 2019 we have owed money, so we didn't get it in round 1.

Since we get Social Security via Direct Deposit, one may think that they would then just use that info to do a deposit in round 2 - I was hoping to get a payment next week. But since we owed for 2019, it looks like they weren't going to just send it. I entered the info via the 'Get my payment' tool, which included the amount we owe for 2019, which I was waiting until July to send in. I think they're going to deduct the tax amount for 2019 from the stimulus payment, which is fine. But the trick was that I had to supply the info into 'Get my payment' to start the direct deposit process.

So if you owe money for your 2019 taxes and you get SSA direct deposit, do yourself a favor and use the 'Get my payment' tool. Otherwise you might have to wait longer than you thought.

And thanks to @Fungo Squiggly for spurring me to check that. But you're still a tool.

Other than back child support, they are not offsetting the stimulus checks for ANY of the usual reasons they offset refunds (defaulted student and/or other federal debt, outstanding state taxes, certain unemployment-related debts), so they definitely should not be reducing it for a current balance due.

They only asked about the balance due and AGI to verify that you are who you say you are. Which we know you aren't, since you're fucking dead.

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

I found out that just because you get your SS check direct deposit doesn't mean your pmt. will be. You have to supply the bank info into the tool all over. Of course you do because the right hand of the Government never knows what the left hand is doing .
Funny thing but for some reason @BB73 always likes to have spurs used on him...

Correct. I, for one, am glad that SSA and IRS are not exchanging direct deposit info. The more we can keep them segregated, the less likely they will mess something up.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Other than back child support, they are not offsetting the stimulus checks for ANY of the usual reasons they offset refunds (defaulted student and/or other federal debt, outstanding state taxes, certain unemployment-related debts), so they definitely should not be reducing it for a current balance due.

They only asked about the balance due and AGI to verify that you are who you say you are. Which we know you aren't, since you're fucking dead.

My wife's ex owes quit a bit of back support. I didn't think there would be a garnishment of his 1200 (he owes a hell of a lot more than 1200), but you're saying there will be?

Also, I think I've heard this, but I'm not sure if it was in relation to business loans or maybe both that and what I'm about to ask - But, they've come out and said the stimulus we get is NOT going to count as income for 2020, right? It's "free money" in the truest sense?

 

[Best Buckeye]

, the less likely they will mess something up.

 

[sparcboxbuck]

CES in Vegas was dying a slow death anyway. This will kill it. But Vegas will have NFL football! And probably a Bowl game. I think they will do better.

CES is a world wide destination show. More vapid commentary from you isn’t helping.

 

[BB73]

since you're fucking dead.

Geez, just because I called you a tool, you're bringing up my necrofilia?

I've cut down because the virus can still be active for a while. Safety first.

 

[Best Buckeye]

 

[NJ-Buckeye]

Worrisome thought
Hospitals, in key areas, probably don't want their front line workers tested yet... because they suspect some could be positive and that causes ripple effect from contact tracing... one positive and entire floor of Covid care group could be shut down.. currently can handle the load.. but take away an entire unit and trouble... not too concerned about transmitting to patients because patients are already positive

Alarming mix up story... keep in mind, some Tri State hospitals are still in complete mayhem... especially when an entire outbreak hits an age facility or factory... patient with major heart issue was tested in ER as Covid positive and sent to Covid floor... Covid care team was skeptical so 2nd test was given.. came back negative.. heart issue front and center... immediately sent to OR for emergency surgery... now alarm bells everywhere because patient was exposed in the Covid area and now main OR is jeopardized...

WTF story... another Covid positive patient has EVERYTHING wrong... Med history: 2 strokes, heart attack, on highest blood thinner SHOT there is, diabetic/insulin, grossly overweight... pissed/undergoing a divorce... can get around by himself... refuses all meds... "Get the F out of my room"... nurse is panicking because her job is to help... she also needs to keep him contained.. scared she'll be blamed/worried about her license... she asked 'do you want to die'.. response 'F no, get the F out of my room' ... doesn't want to be sued... more stress

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

My wife's ex owes quit a bit of back support. I didn't think there would be a garnishment of his 1200 (he owes a hell of a lot more than 1200), but you're saying there will be?

Also, I think I've heard this, but I'm not sure if it was in relation to business loans or maybe both that and what I'm about to ask - But, they've come out and said the stimulus we get is NOT going to count as income for 2020, right? It's "free money" in the truest sense?

Yes, on both counts! His $1200 should be garnished for back child support.

Here's how the $1200/$2400 works:
Based on your filing status (married filing jointly vs single/head-of-household/married-filing-separately), your number of dependents under age 17, and your income level, you will get a payment. It is $2,400 for a couple filing jointly or $1200 for any other filing status + $500 for each dependent claimed on your return under age 17. That amount is then phased out if your income is between $74k-$99k (single) or $148k-$198k (joint).

This is a pre-payment of a credit that you will receive on your 2020 tax return.

When you file your 2020 tax return, they will recalculate the credit based on your filing status, income, and dependents in 2020 and then compare it to the amount you received. If you are entitled to more credit than you received, they will increase your refund or decrease your balance due. If you received MORE credit via check than you should have, they will NOT take the excess back.

So, if you are filing jointly this year with 1 dependent under age 17 and your AGI in 2019 (or 2018 since you haven't filed) was under $148k, you should receive a check for $2900. When you file your 2020 taxes, if the facts stay the same, you will show a $2900 credit on the return and also that you already received that $2900 --- and it will not change anything. If your income jumps to $200k because you made a ton of money selling TP and hand sanitizer on Amazon like a bitch, the 2020 return will show that you are entitled to no credit, but have already received $2900 --- but you do NOT have to pay it back.

Now, keeping everything the same, but assuming your income in 2019 was $200k -- you are not getting a stimulus check because your AGI was over the phase-out range. But if your income drops to $145k during 2020, when you file your 2020 taxes, it will show that you are entitled to a $2900 credit that you have not received -- and you will then get that additional $2900 as part of your tax filing in early 2021.