The initial stimulus check received in 2019 had certain requirements to be met to receive it and they also determined how much would be received. You said your agi was too high to get a 2019 stimulus check.
So, since you have just sent them your 2020 return, did you complete the Recovery Rebate Credit section to determine if you were eligible for a stimulus check in 2020?
Now, with the passage of the American Rescue Plan, IRS is now in the process of determining eligibility for a Third Stimulus Check to be distributed in 2021 based on information on your 2019 and 2020 income tax returns.
The 2021 (Third) Stimulus check will be automatically calculated by IRS and either distributed to those who qualify or not distributed to those who do not.
Here are a couple of IRS links you can check:
2021 Economic Impact Payment Status Available
Find when and how we sent your 2021 Economic Impact Payment with the Get My Payment tool.
Get My Payment IRS Link
COVID-19 Mail Processing Delays
It’s taking us longer to process mailed documents including:
- Paper tax returns, and
- All tax return related correspondence.
We are processing all mail in the order we received it.
Do not file a second tax return or call the IRS.
IRS Where's My Refund Link
