Did you know that millions of eligible people could miss out on their Economic Impact Payments (EIP) – commonly called “stimulus checks” – because they have to file an online form with the IRS to get it? While most people get their payments automatically after filing a tax return (or based on participation in certain federally administered programs), this group of “non-filers” must take action to get their money (worth $1,200 for adults and $500 for qualifying children).
Eligible individuals have until November 21st to file for their EIP this year, so there's a lot of work to do to get the word out. (People who miss this deadline can also file a 2020 tax return next year to receive the payment in 2021.)
Will you join efforts to help leverage the estimated $12 billion EIPs available for 12 million eligible people?
KEY INFO
November 21st
Deadline to receive the
payment in 2020
Direct people to: eitcoutreach.org/stimulus
Get started with the
Quick Start Guide
Background
Quick-start guide
Get started with EIP outreach
FAQ
More information for advocates about
stimulus payments
Non-filer Form / Guía en español para la herramienta Non-Filer del IRS
How to Fill out the IRS Non-Filer Form
How People Who Are Incarcerated Can Get Their Stimulus Check
Virtual Training
Kick-start your outreach with this recorded
webinar
Connect to People Experiencing Homelessness
Eligibility Rules for Immigrants / ¿Los inmigrantes son elegibles al cheque de estímulo?
CFPB's Helping Consumers Claim their Economic Impact Payment (Guide)
Outreach toolkit:
Use these resources to jump-start your outreach.
United Way’s 211 EIP Helpline: (1-844-322-3639), which provides live assistance to help people complete the IRS non-filer form and answer questions about eligibility.
Blogs and Articles:
- Do I Qualify for a Stimulus Check?
- How to Get Your Stimulus Check without Filing Taxes
- Are immigrants eligible for the stimulus check? / ¿Los inmigrantes son elegibles al cheque de estímulo?
- What happens if I didn’t get the $500 stimulus for my child?
- I was incorrectly claimed as a dependent. How do I get my stimulus check?
- What do I do if I am separated or divorced and my stimulus check went to my spouse?
- Amended Returns: What you need to know
- What do I do if I didn’t get my stimulus check because my spouse owed child support?
- How states can help people get payments
- How state TANF agencies can help
- How state Medicaid agencies can help
- How state SNAP agencies can help
Outreach toolkit for state agencies
This toolkit includes a sample outreach campaign plan, messaging, social media, videos, and more!