May 13 Deadline to Update your Direct Deposit Information for Stimulus Checks

The IRS has set a May 13 deadline to update direct deposit information and receive your stimulus check sooner than later. The Wednesday deadline will be closing at noon according to the IRS.

If you have not received your $1,200 stimulus payment, maybe you need to update your information with your current bank account and routing number.

The Wednesday deadline will be closing at noon according to the IRS.

If information is not be updated by this time, The government will automatically opt to sending millions of paper checks that might arrive late May or in June.

Stimulus Payments

Stimulus payments were enacted by congress to help Americans cope with the downturn caused by COVID-19

The Get My Payment tool can also be used to check on the status of your stimulus check. Updates are done once per day.

The nonfiler tool is for individuals  who do not file tax returns. If you are one of the individuals, update your basic information and checking account to expedite the receipt of your stimulus payment.

Also, beneficiaries of Social Security, Veterans Affairs, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will have their stimulus payments will automatically be credited to their banks or mailed by check.

Update your bank information before the May 13 deadline.

Scams are increasing targeting your Economic stimulus payments.

As a reminder from Local Tax, please be aware of scam offers and email solicitation asking for your information. The IRS only informs you through the mail of any issues regarding your stimulus payment.

Read our guide to safeguard your stimulus payments and don’t fall for scams.