i filed for them they said they issued them but because i didnt verify my identity because i never got the papers while incarcerated that they don’t know what happened to them
It is unlikely that you can still get that stimulus money now in 2025. The federal stimulus checks were issued for tax years 2020 and 2021; the deadlines for filing returns to get that money have passed. You can try talking to the IRS to see if you can still verify your identity for tax year 2020 or 2021---but do not get your hopes up.
Sometimes the IRS chooses returns randomly to request verification of identity and sometimes there is something on the return that triggers the request. No matter why the IRS has required you to verify your identity, you need to follow their instructions in order to receive your refund. If you do not verify your identity you will not get your refund.
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification-for-irs-letter-recipients
Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.
Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 3 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.