Why I only got 1,700 on stimulus check if I have two kids

[DanaB27]

Was maybe one of your kids 17 or older in 2019? You only get the $500 if your child was 16 or younger at the end of 2019.

[merkson2005]

I wanted to no how do I no if my stimulus  chk is pending are not

[chelarami]

Yes he will be 16 in December.

[MayaD]

You can check the status of your payment through the IRS Get my Payment site.

[KrisD15]

Do you always claim both children each tax year? Were they both under 17 in 2019? 

[chelarami]

Yes I claim both and they are under age on was born 2004 the other one in 2006

[ColeenD3]

There have been a number of people who have not gotten the extra portion for dependents. The IRS has not issued any information on this. They may be verifying dependents.