Comments on: Didn't receive your economic stimulus check?

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:44:47 +0000

Matthew,

Have you had any problems with ID theft? A few years ago, I had trouble with my federal refund (I had no problem with my state refund). I kept getting the run around from the IRS & no one would tell me anything. Finally, that summer I talked to someone who actually helped me out. He told me there was a duplicate filed & that someone had already received a refund using my SSN. He asked all kinds of questions to make sure I was who I said I was. I haven’t had trouble with my taxes since then.

I learned that I was a victim of ID theft. After that, I started having problems with accounts being opend & so on. I’ve had all that taken care of (which is a HUGE headache!) and didn’t think that could be the problem this time since I didn’t have trouble receiving my state & federal refunds this year. Also, I stay on top of my credit report & haven’t had any problems with that in a while.

I tried calling the IRS again today & I keep getting the same message of calling later or again on the next business day. So, in my case, there was a duplicate filed, but I only filed one. Either it’s an ID thief getting me again or someone entered the wrong SSN.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:06:05 +0000

Melissa,

When I go to the site now, it also tells me to give them reference number 1646. I didn’t file an amended return. I did file a paper return in February through H&R Block. I still haven’t gotten a chance to call them back yet to see what they have to say this time. When I do, I’ll let you know.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:51:53 +0000

After being on hold for 50 minutes, I finally talked to someone at the IRS. I was told that code 1646 means that a duplicate was filed or an amended return was filed. I only filed once in Feb through Jackson Hewitt. I was told that there was an electronic return filed in Feb & a paper in April. I did not file the paper return, only the electronic in Feb. They then put me through to someone else, who put me back through to the 1-800 # for the stimulus check hotline. It then told me that due to the high volume of calls, I needed to try again later or the next business day!

By: shiva

shiva — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:49:03 +0000

Not only is my check somewhere else, but I have to wait until August now to have them look to see if it has been returned. The guy on the hotline said that it would take some time to get to me, since it was mailed out on the 4th of july, from our local irs office, and I told him that it does not take 12 “postal” days for mail to get 40 miles, which is how far I live from the office. I already have my 3911 filled out and ready to go. I also think it is weird that not only am I missing a check but a friend of mine who lives 3 houses away, whose check was to be mailed 8 weeks ago, is too…..hmmmmm, maybe there are some shady postal workers too???

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:31:53 +0000

I checked on the IRS website under Wheres My Stimulus Payment again today & it now says that I need to call a Customer Service Rep & mention the reference number 1646. I don’t owe any back taxes & I didn’t have a problem when I filed my taxes at the end of January. I am going to call tomorrow to see what I can find out.

Has anyone else had this message when checking on the status of their stimulus check?

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:08:41 +0000

I still have no check, and on the 23rd, mine will be two months late! The last time I called the IRS, they said if I did not receive it by July 21st (tomorrow), to call them back again. I’ve already talked to them at least five or six times. Guess I will call them again and see what their story is this time, and when they want me to call back again.

By: Jeramy

Jeramy — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:58:19 +0000

I’ve not received my check, it was due June 27th, according to the site I should contact them on July 25th if not received. I filed my taxes in February, I don’t owe any taxes.

By: Shiva

Shiva — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:22:35 +0000

It is now the the 17th of july and my check still has not gotten here. I was told by the irs for the 3rd time that my check was mailed out on july 3rd, and to call back on july 18th to make sure that the check didn’t get sent back to them, even though they have my address correct…..so I guess we will see what they say in the morning.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:56:07 +0000

I still have not received my check & according to my last 2 digits, it was supposed to be mailed out by July 11th. It’s now 6 days later. I went to the IRS site & put my information in the “Where’s My Stimulus Payment” section & it says they are sorry, but there is no specific information about my stimulus payment.

Is anyone else having this trouble?

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:55:11 +0000

Deezee, I know how you feel. I’ve been waiting on my check since May. My last two SSN numbers are 12. With all the trouble I’ve been through with trying to figure out what’s going on (as you can see throughout this site, I don’t know whether I will get one or not. I seen on the IRS site that some of the checks will continue to be issued throughout the end of the year!