How long will an IRS stimulus tracker take to find my money??

[matt592582]

I was in prison for the last 11 years and when I got out I tried to file for the stimulus check through turbo tax and it was rejected. So I found out through an audit letter from the IRS that I was the owner of a business and that during the pandemic I had taken a 538k loss. But that was only for the last stimulus the first 2 we're paid out to whomever. So I walked into IRS and explained my situation and showed proof of my encarceration and he said he would put a tracer on it. How long will it take the tracer to find and return my money that was stolen and do i need to file for the years that are being recovered?

[ErnieS0]

IRS has previously said you will generally receive a response 6 weeks after the IRS receives your request for a payment trace, but there may be delays due to limited staffing.

Since your claim involves identity theft, it may take longer. 

Try contacting IRS again if enough time has passed. If you are unable to get answers, contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service. You can find your local contact at Local Taxpayer Advocate. 

Keep in mind, the worst time to contact IRS is right now. Volume will slow after April 18.