How to Check a Stimulus Tax Rebate Status With a SSN

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In 2007, President George W. Bush issued a stimulus rebate to citizens of the United States in an effort to stimulate the failing economy. The rebate was automatically sent to all individuals who filed a tax return for the 2006 tax year. Those who did not receive a rebate check in 2007 were able to claim the recovery rebate credit on their 2008 federal tax return. If you believe that you should have received a stimulus payment and did not, you can easily check the status of your rebate using your Social Security Number (SSN).

Things You'll Need

• Telephone

Instructions

1. Wait eight to 12 weeks after filing your tax return before attempting to check the status of your rebate. Checking too soon could result in an incorrect status report.

2. Dial 1-866-234-2942 from a touch tone telephone. This is the number for the Internal Revenue Service's toll-free Rebate Hotline.

3. Follow the prompts to select a language and access the information system using the keypad on your phone.

4. Enter your Social Security Number, followed by the pound sign to listen to a recording that will report the status of your stimulus rebate payment.

Tips & Warnings

• You may also visit your nearest Taxpayer Assistance Center for help if you are unable to access your stimulus rebate status via telephone.

References

• Internal Revenue Service: Check Status of Stimulus Payments
• Internal Revenue Service: Economic Stimulus Payment Information

Resources

• Contact My Local Taxpayer Assistance Office