IRS Stimulus Check Portal is now Active

[geowrian 22,337]

20 minutes ago, Travis1111 said:

We married August 2019. My wife (American citizen) has received her $1,200 stimulus check. But I (Canadian citizen, K-1 visa) just tried to apply for my stimulus check and my application was rejected. I believe this is because I do not yet have a SNN number. I don't yet have a SNN number because our green-card interview was cancelled due to COVID-19 office closures. I tried to apply with my temp. work authorization number but that number was rejected.

SSN*

You could have gotten an SSN with your K-1 visa within the first 76 days (90 days status - 14 days left of status required).

What's a temp work authorization number?

 

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Does anyone know if / how I can get a COVID-19 stimulus check without a SNN number?
I have not yet filed my 2019 taxes in America. I'm wondering if, after I file my 2019 taxes, I will then be able to receive a COVID-19 relief check.

Thanks for your help.

How did your wife file her 2019 taxes: Single? MFS? MFJ? HOH?

If she filed as Single (incorrect), MFS, or HOH, then that explains why only she got one.

That would also explain why you won't get an advance rebate - if she did any of the above, you would not be a resident alien for tax purposes in 2019, so you don't qualify.

When you file 2020 taxes - and use an SSN - you can claim the any part of the tax credit you are missing. So assuming you file MFJ in 2020, you would qualify for $2400 (+/- any adjustments) - $1200 she received.

Edited April 16, 2020 by geowrian

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

19 minutes ago, Travis1111 said:

Does anyone know if / how I can get a COVID-19 stimulus check without a SNN number?

You can't.   You will possibly have to wait and get a tax credit when you file 2020 taxes.

[Travis1111 5]

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

SSN*

You could have gotten an SSN with your K-1 visa within the first 76 days (90 days status - 14 days left of status required).

What's a temp work authorization number?

 

How did your wife file her 2019 taxes: Single? MFS? MFJ? HOH?

If she filed as Single (incorrect), MFS, or HOH, then that explains why only she got one.

That would also explain why you won't get an advance rebate - if she did any of the above, you would not be a resident alien for tax purposes in 2019, so you don't qualify.

When you file 2020 taxes - and use an SSN - you can claim the any part of the tax credit you are missing. So assuming you file MFJ in 2020, you would qualify for $2400 (+/- any adjustments) - $1200 she received.

My apologies. A couple of corrections I have to make here.
My (American) wife received her covid-19 relief check based on her 2018 tax filings. Which she filed as single.
We have yet to file 2019 taxes (because we first have to receive info back from the Canadian government that needs to be included in our US 2019 tax filings). Which we will file jointly.
I do not yet have a green card because my green card interview was postponed due to covid-19 office closures. I do however have a US "employment authorization" card, which, as stated on the card, "serves as i-152 advance parole" and allows me to work in the US while I wait for my green card. This "employment authorization" card does not include a SSN but does include my nine-digit USCIS number.

So, I think what has to happen is, we have to file our 2019 taxes (jointly) and then I will be able to apply for our other half (my half) of covid-19 relief money. I think. But I'm not sure. As I expect I still will not have a real SSN number.

Thanks for any additional insight anyone can provide.

[geowrian 22,337]

15 minutes ago, Travis1111 said:

My apologies. A couple of corrections I have to make here.
My (American) wife received her covid-19 relief check based on her 2018 tax filings. Which she filed as single.
We have yet to file 2019 taxes (because we first have to receive info back from the Canadian government that needs to be included in our US 2019 tax filings). Which we will file jointly.
I do not yet have a green card because my green card interview was postponed due to covid-19 office closures. I do however have a US "employment authorization" card, which, as stated on the card, "serves as i-152 advance parole" and allows me to work in the US while I wait for my green card. This "employment authorization" card does not include a SSN but does include my nine-digit USCIS number.

So, I think what has to happen is, we have to file our 2019 taxes (jointly) and then I will be able to apply for our other half (my half) of covid-19 relief money. I think. But I'm not sure. As I expect I still will not have a real SSN number.

Thanks for any additional insight anyone can provide.

Gotcha.

So yes, the advance rebate was based on the 2018 return since there was no 2019 return yet.

When you file 2020 taxes (jointly, I'm assuming), you can claim the full $2400 (assuming joint income is under $150k) at that time, and deduct the $1200 received.

 

What happens with the 2019 return now doesn't really matter. The advance rebate already went out in your case. Yes, file it...jointly is probably best financially....but it won't impact the advance rebate. You'll get the rest with 2020 taxes.

 

I'm assuming you are self employed? While an EAD lets you work, an SSN (or ITIN) is still needed for payroll purposes.

You can get an SSN with a valid EAD. Just stop by the SSA (once they reopen) and apply.

Edited April 16, 2020 by geowrian

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20 minutes ago, Travis1111 said:

So, I think what has to happen is, we have to file our 2019 taxes (jointly) and then I will be able to apply for our other half (my half) of covid-19 relief money.

I don't think so.........I think you will have to wait and get a $1200 tax credit next year when you file your 2020 taxes.

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5 hours ago, geowrian said:

FYI, I tried a few checks this morning. I got the "unable to determine eligibility" if even one field was slightly off from the 1040 for the applicable year. For example, if I used "St" instead of "Street", I got the message. If I used "Street" (as on my 2019 return), it verified my eligibility.

Still no payment date. I provided my bank account info yesterday morning.

Same here no payment yet. Probably we will get it on a second batch. Are you able to see your payment date on IrS website ?

[geowrian 22,337]

6 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

Same here no payment yet. Probably we will get it on a second batch. Are you able to see your payment date on IrS website ?

Not yet. Hopefully soon.

[Shroy123 749]

2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Not yet. Hopefully soon.

Same here: it still says they will update my payment date when it is available 

[Luis CP 14]

i got my green card back in January 2020 so i didn't fill taxes for 2019, am i still eligible?

 

I got my ssn since August 2019. I got it through K1 Visa process. 

 

thank you!

[Wuozopo 4,293]

2 hours ago, Luis CP said:

i got my green card back in January 2020 so i didn't fill taxes for 2019, am i still eligible?

 

I got my ssn since August 2019. I got it through K1 Visa process. 

 

thank you!

Did your spouse file a 2019 tax return Married Filing Separately?
If you had filed a joint return with your spouse for 2019 and submitted the statement choosing to be treated as a resident alien for tax purposes, then you could have been eligible based on filing a tax return.  In my opinion, filing a 2019 return by yourself now won’t work because for 2019 you can not pass either the greencard test or the physical presence test to file as a resident.  You may be eligible for the stimulus on the 2020 return filed next year if your income (joint or separate filing) falls below the threshold for eligibility. 

Edited April 17, 2020 by Wuozopo

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9 hours ago, Travis1111 said:

I think we're in the same situation. We married August 2019. My wife (American citizen) has received her $1,200 stimulus check. But I (Canadian citizen, K-1 visa) just tried to apply for my stimulus check and my application was rejected. I believe this is because I do not yet have a SNN number. I don't yet have a SNN number because our green-card interview was cancelled due to COVID-19 office closures. I tried to apply with my temp. work authorization number but that number was rejected.

Does anyone know if / how I can get a COVID-19 stimulus check without a SNN number?
I have not yet filed my 2019 taxes in America. I'm wondering if, after I file my 2019 taxes, I will then be able to receive a COVID-19 relief check.

Thanks for your help.

We have a social security number...still didn't get the money!!

 

Is there a site to apply for the check?? Im so confused!

[Luis CP 14]

11 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Did your spouse file a 2019 tax return Married Filing Separately?
If you had filed a joint return with your spouse for 2019 and submitted the statement choosing to be treated as a resident alien for tax purposes, then you could have been eligible based on filing a tax return.  In my opinion, filing a 2019 return by yourself now won’t work because for 2019 you can not pass either the greencard test or the physical presence test to file as a resident.  You may be eligible for the stimulus on the 2020 return filed next year if your income (joint or separate filing) falls below the threshold for eligibility. 

Yes my spouse just presented the 2019 tax returns married filling separately 2 weeks ago. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

12 minutes ago, Luis CP said:

Yes my spouse just presented the 2019 tax returns married filling separately 2 weeks ago. 

Your spouse would get $1200 if her Adjusted Gross Income is less than $75k. You didn’t file a tax return,  so nothing for you in the early payments. You may get something next year depending on income in 2020 as stated before. 
 

You could have filed jointly with you wife and saved her some money. You might want to look into that and prepare an amended return. It’s too late to get the stimulus check right now, but the tax savings might result in money refunded. See the VJ Tax Forum for questions about filing or amending. 

[Luis CP 14]

6 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Your spouse would get $1200 if her Adjusted Gross Income is less than $75k. You didn’t file a tax return,  so nothing for you in the early payments. You may get something next year depending on income in 2020 as stated before. 
 

You could have filed jointly with you wife and saved her some money. You might want to look into that and prepare an amended return. It’s too late to get the stimulus check right now, but the tax savings might result in money refunded. See the VJ Tax Forum for questions about filing or amending. 

I filled my taxes  in my home country since I was there more than 6 months, my spouse earned less than 15k so nothing I could have saved her tbh. Thank you for the help..