topic I have been unemployed for 2 years so I haven’t had to file taxes. Will I be eligible for the stimulus check if I file as unemployed with zero income for 2018-19? in After you file

I have been unemployed for 2 years so I haven’t had to file taxes. Will I be eligible for the stimulus check if I file as unemployed with zero income for 2018-19?

deelee1017 — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:36:45 GMT

Re: I have been unemployed for 2 years so I haven’t had to file taxes. Will I be eligible for the stimulus check if I file as unemployed with zero income for 2018-19?

DoninGA — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:38:14 GMT

No, you do not file a tax return with no income entered.

See this IRS website for information - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know

The IRS does not have my direct deposit information. What can I do?

In the coming weeks, Treasury plans to develop a web-based portal for individuals to provide their banking information to the IRS online, so that individuals can receive payments immediately as opposed to checks in the mail.

I am not typically required to file a tax return. Can I still receive my payment?

Yes. People who typically do not file a tax return will need to file a simple tax return to receive an economic impact payment. Low-income taxpayers, senior citizens, Social Security recipients, some veterans and individuals with disabilities who are otherwise not required to file a tax return will not owe tax.

How can I file the tax return needed to receive my economic impact payment?

IRS.gov/coronavirus will soon provide information instructing people in these groups on how to file a 2019 tax return with simple, but necessary, information including their filing status, number of dependents and direct deposit bank account information.

Re: I have been unemployed for 2 years so I haven’t had to file taxes. Will I be eligible for the stimulus check if I file as unemployed with zero income for 2018-19?

Sburrow50 — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:47:40 GMT

I have been unemployed for two years. I haven't been collecting any money from anyone. Do I get a stimulus check if I didn't work?

Re: I have been unemployed for 2 years so I haven’t had to file taxes. Will I be eligible for the stimulus check if I file as unemployed with zero income for 2018-19?

DoninGA — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:49:01 GMT

@Sburrow50 wrote:

I have been unemployed for two years. I haven't been collecting any money from anyone. Do I get a stimulus check if I didn't work?

IRS website for non-filer stimulus payments - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here

Re: I have been unemployed for 2 years so I haven’t had to file taxes. Will I be eligible for the stimulus check if I file as unemployed with zero income for 2018-19?

Debra Kardisco — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:42:14 GMT

Do I have to file income tax even if I haven't worked in 2 and a half years in order to get the stimulus check ?

Re: I have been unemployed for 2 years so I haven’t had to file taxes. Will I be eligible for the stimulus check if I file as unemployed with zero income for 2018-19?

Debra Kardisco — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:47:50 GMT

Do I have to file even though I haven't worked in 2 and a half years in order to get the stimulus check ?

Re: I have been unemployed for 2 years so I haven’t had to file taxes. Will I be eligible for the stimulus check if I file as unemployed with zero income for 2018-19?

Critter — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:50:45 GMT

YES ... you must file if you fit the criteria on the IRS web site ... https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here