Today in the mail, I received an Economic Impact payment for my Aunt. The amount has me perplexed! It was double what I thought it should be. I'm concerned it may be a mistake! Has anyone else had a similar situation?
Ok. I figured out that the amount of the check was based on my Aunt and Uncles 2018 tax return. However, my Uncle passed away in October of this year. Do I just deposit the check in my Aunts account and wait to see if they correct? Seems a little dishonest to me, but I imagine if I try to give half of the money back the treasury department is gonna think I'm nuts!! Lol
Midkid58, She received the higher amount. Apparently my Aunt and Uncle filled taxes in 2018. I couldn't find 2018 in the mountain of files I brought home with me. Again, my Uncle passed this last October. So technically my Aunt has received more than she is entitled to. I guess I will deposit the check. If I receive notice later for the overpayment, she has the funds to handle it right now. I wonder how many thousands of people have received the same overpayment for their deceased loved ones? It makes me sad to think that our children will have to foot the bill. Thanks for your response! God bless!
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However, my Uncle passed away in October of this year.
Do I just deposit the check in my Aunts account and wait to see if they correct? Seems a little dishonest to me, but I imagine if I try to give half of the money back the treasury department is gonna think I'm nuts!! Lol
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I know it's $1200 per adult person in the home, with dependent children adding $600 a piece.
I think you need to call a tax expert and ask. How much did she receive? Did she file her taxes with a husband? Or as a single person?
Just don't spend the extra before you find out if it's really hers to have.
She received the higher amount.
Apparently my Aunt and Uncle filled taxes in 2018. I couldn't find 2018 in the mountain of files I brought home with me.
Again, my Uncle passed this last October. So technically my Aunt has received more than she is entitled to.
I guess I will deposit the check. If I receive notice later for the overpayment, she has the funds to handle it right now.
I wonder how many thousands of people have received the same overpayment for their deceased loved ones?
It makes me sad to think that our children will have to foot the bill.
Thanks for your response!
God bless!