The IRS has already delivered the vast majority of second stimulus checks by direct deposit (though there have been problems) or in the mail by paper check or EIP debit card. If you’re eligible for a second payment of up to $600 per person but that money hasn’t hit your bank account, you might want to turn your attention to your mailbox instead.
There are two easy (and free) ways to track your stimulus check. The first is by using the IRS’ stimulus check tracker tool, which can give you information about your payment schedule, how it’s arriving, your second stimulus check total and if there’s been a holdup or other error processing your check. Then, if you learn your payment is coming in the mail, you can sign up for a free USPS service that shows you when your mail — including your second stimulus check — has been scanned, when it’s in transit and when it’s been delivered to your home.
The IRS has a deadline of Friday, Jan. 15 to send out your stimulus payment, as set in the December stimulus bill. If you don’t receive your money in the mail shortly after that date, you’ll have to file a claim during tax season to get it, and that could affect how quickly that money arrives. (Here’s what to know about a third stimulus check, too.) We’ll walk you through how you can use the USPS service to monitor your stimulus payment in the mail. This story was recently updated.
When the USPS runs mailed letters through its automated mail sorting equipment, it automatically creates a digital image of the front of all letter-size mail, and that includes your stimulus check. Anyone who signs up for Informed Delivery — note, it can take three days to activate your account — can access the information by asking the USPS to notify you when each piece of mail with your name on it is on the way.
As part of the program, you’ll receive an email each morning, Monday through Saturday, to notify you of any mail being delivered to you. You’ll also see a grayscale image of the front of the letter. Informed Delivery also has free apps for Android and iPhone that you can use to follow along with deliveries.
Just be aware that by signing up, you’ll see all your documents scanned by the post office, not just your stimulus check. You can cancel the service at any time…Read more>>
Source:-cnet