Hi. I've been hesitant to use this community thing because I know sometimes people will just say whatever they want to say, true or untrue, and you don't really know whether or not to believe their response. However, you sound like you know what you're talking about and, at this point, I have nothing to lose. I am 8 months pregnant, not currently working because of this whole virus nightmare and to say that I am dependent on this stimulus money would be a huge understatement. I did not file taxes for 2018. (My mom died at the end of November 2018 so I was extremely preoccupied and just never ended up doing it). Filed my 2019 taxes with TurboTax and my return was accepted on March 28 (3 weeks ago tomorrow). My direct deposit info is clearly on my tax return but my refund was offset due to back taxes (also a surprise to me because I was almost 100% certain that everything I read said the stimulus bill was putting all refund offsets, aside from child support, on hold this year. Not only were stimulus checks not being taken but I was almost certain refunds were not being taken either. Obviously I misread that about a thousand times). I still have not received my stimulus payment and I am definitely eligible. That is not even a question. I'm trying to understand why I have not received this money because I need it more than I can even put in words. The fact that my refund was offset should not affect my direct deposit correct? All my direct deposit info is right there on the return, but the refund didn't get deposited there. The irs should still have the direct deposit info tho right? Also, even tho where's my refund has said that my refund was offset since Monday the 13th, TurboTax still just says "accepted March 28th" with a half full status bar. Also, when I view my return, it is only 7 pages, but when I view past year returns they are 100+ pages. Could this mean my return isn't fully processed yet, even though where's my refund has said my refund was offset for 5 days now, and could the fact that it is not fully processed be the reason I haven't gotten the stimulus money? Sorry for all the questions, just starting to panic. I've been locked out of the IRS get my payment tool for 3 days. It initially told me it couldn't verify my eligibility then told me try again in 24 hours and has said that for the past three days. I attempted to fill out the non-filers form but it just keeps saying they already have a return for me. Can't call IRS..not sure what to do at this point. Any opinions, info, etc helps. Really need to start preparing for my newborn. Also kind of upset to not get the extra $500 when I would be using the money for my child who is almost here like everyone else with kids. Especially small babies. This whole stimulus thing is stressing me out more than helping me. I am incredibly grateful for any financial help, don't get me wrong, but only if I actually receive it.
