How do i get a stimulus payment when my 2018 return never got processed

[danpebley]

turbo tax e filed my 2018 return a year ago and it didn't get processed because of id verification 5071c letter i recieved 30 days too late to respond. when i tried to use id-verify i couldn't get passed the registration process because of my info not matching their records. it had been over seven years since i filed a return prior. i went ahead and paper filed my 2018 return about a week ago. i'm learning now that nobody at the irs is processing paper returns.

[GiseleD]

Do you have a 2019 filing requirement? If so, you will want to e-file 2019 for the stimulus (if you otherwise qualify for it based on the stimulus requirements). 

If you qualify for a stimulus payment and are not required to file a tax return, and do not receive Social Security income, you can e-file your IRS registration for free with TurboTax to receive your stimulus payment with our Stimulus Registration. Clicking this link will also allow you to estimate your stimulus payment.