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Tracking Stimulus Payment Issues in Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Millions of Americans have or will receive a stimulus check amid the coronavirus crisis. Those who signed up for a direct deposit while filing their 2019 or 2018 taxes were the first round of people to get their stimulus money.

On Thursday, the IRS confirmed that not all Coloradans have received direct deposits or paper checks.

However, many people are continuing to report persisting issues with actually receiving the deposit, the IRS stimulus tracker system, and the continued wait for those who did not previously sign up for a direct deposit and are awaiting a paper check.

Some people in Southern Colorado tell KRDO they have no idea when they will receive stimulus money they desperately need.

The IRS website says those who see a "status not available" response means that the application doesn't have your data or you're not eligible for a payment.

ABC News reports that in some cases people who are deceased received stimulus payments and some stimulus money has been deposited into incorrect accounts.

Single adults could see up to $1,200 if their income is $75,000 or less. That means some could see less or no money at all. Single people earning $99,000 or more won't receive a check. Married couples without children who earn $150,000 or less would receive a total of $2,400. And someone filing as head of household would get the full payment if they earn $112,500 or less. For every child age 16 or under, the head of the household receives an additional $500. Married people earning $198,000 will not receive a check.

If you have filed a tax return for 2019, that will be considered your income. If you haven't prepared your taxes for 2019, your 2018 return will be used. If that hasn't been filed yet, you can use a 2019 Social Security statement showing your income.

KRDO took these issues to Colorado's US Senator Michael Bennet who released a statement saying he is working on the issue.

"Coloradans are frustrated, and rightfully so. They are feeling the pressure and effects of this economic crisis and they deserve answers. I've been working with my colleagues to push the IRS for answers and to provide greater clarity to people who are anxiously awaiting this support. We've made headway in securing commitments from Treasury to automatically provide payments to recipients of Social Security, disability, Veterans benefits, and Supplemental Security Income, but more needs to be done to make this process more efficient and transparent for everyone. "

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