Unfortunately, the IRS is the only one that knows the status of your return, and they have temporarily suspended the processing of paper-filed and manually reviewed tax returns. You will need to contact them when they resume operations which will hopefully be soon. Electronic returns are being processed and it is the paper returns and those being reviewed (yours) that are on hold. If your return is ''still being processed'' and shows Topic 152, they are reviewing something on your return which has to be done manually.
IRS live telephone assistance is currently unavailable due to COVID-19. Normal operations will resume when possible. Tax help is available 24 hours a day on IRS.gov. The IRS website offers a variety of online tools to help taxpayers answer common tax questions. For example, taxpayers can search the Interactive Tax Assistant, Tax Topics, Frequently Asked Questions, and Tax Trails to get answers to common questions. Those who have already filed can check their refund status by visiting IRS.gov/Refunds.
The stimulus payment is separate payment. Stimulus payments will be based on information from your most recent tax filings, either 2019, or 2018 if you haven't filed this season yet. But, the amount paid to you now will be reconciled on next year’s tax return based on your current 2020 situation.
See if you are eligible for an Economic Impact Payment.
If you are eligible, use our guide to figure out which IRS tool you should use to get your payment.
If you are not able to work during this time, you are eligible to receive both state and federal unemployment payments. You can file for both through your state's unemployment office.
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