Stimulus check deposited to an unknown account.

[ducks0607]

I checked the IRS site for the status of my stimulus check and it gave me the last four numbers to a bank account I don't recognize.  It said it was scheduled for deposit on 5/20.  It is now 6/8 and I have been trying to find out what to do next.  Calling the IRS 800 is difficult, I only get recordings.  Any help out there?

[GiseleD]

According to the IRS FAQs:

If Get My Payment shows your Payment was issued but you have not received it and it has been more than 5 days since the scheduled deposit date (or more than 4 weeks since it was mailed by check (6 weeks if you have a forwarding address on file with the local post office; 9 weeks if you have a foreign address)), you should initiate a trace on your Payment by calling the IRS at 800-919-9835 or you may submit Form 3911 (PDF). If you call, please be advised that you may experience long wait times or recorded assistance due to limited staffing. If you submit the form and you are Married Filing Joint, both spouses must sign the form.

Note: If a direct deposit, check with your bank before initiating a trace to verify they did not receive the deposit. Do not request a Payment trace if you are trying to determine eligibility for the Payment or the amount of Payment you should have received.  You must have been issued Notice 1444 or received a payment date from Get My Payment to perform a trace.

[ducks0607]

Thanks for the reply.  First of all, yes, it is crazy trying to call in.  I got through yesterday four different times and was disconnected every time.  Can you tell me more about the notice 1444?  Was that the letter with President Trump's message and signature?

[CatinaT1]

This FAQ site may answer your questions.

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center

[AshtinU]

I haven't been able to figure it out since I apparently got it deposited in April. It pisses me off so bad that I just gave up but I'm trying again with no help. I cannot figure out why the site won't just tell you the name of the **bleep** bank instead of the last 4 numbers of an account.