IRS Reminds Consumers They May Receive EIPs Via Prepaid Debit Cards
The IRS today issued a reminder to consumers still awaiting their CARES Act economic impact payment that they may be receiving the payment on a prepaid debit card.
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Agencies Issue FAQs on Coronavirus, Community Reinvestment Act Activities
The OCC today released a list of 13 interagency frequently asked questions related to the Community Reinvestment Act and the coronavirus pandemic.
ABA Joins Consumer, Banking Groups in Support for Bill to Prevent Garnishment of Economic Impact Payments
The American Bankers Association today joined with twelve consumer groups and banking industry organizations in supporting a bipartisan bill that would prevent CARES Act economic impact payments from being subject to garnishment by private debt collectors.
Households Will Be Key to Economic Recovery from COVID-19
With consumers in the economic driver’s seat, here’s a look at several key indicators of the hit they’ve taken during the coronavirus pandemic.
IRS: 130M Economic Impact Payments Distributed to Americans
A total of 130 million Americans received economic impact payments totaling more than $200 billion within the first four weeks of the program, according to updated data released by the IRS today.
IRS Updates FAQs to Address Payments to Deceased, Other Non-Eligible Recipients
The IRS has updated its FAQs on the CARES Act economic impact payments to reflect that the deceased (as well as heirs receiving payments in their name), non-resident aliens and incarcerated individuals are not eligible to receive EIPs and must return them.
ABA Data Bank: Economic Impact Payments Extend a Lifeline to Households
More than three out of four respondents said the economic impact payments included in the CARES Act would either temporarily or significantly support them financially for the next one to two months. Over half have used their EIP funds to purchase necessities, pay down debt or pay rent or a mortgage.
IRS Issues 88 Million Economic Impact Payments as of April 17
A total of 88 million Americans received economic impact payments totaling $158 billion within the first three weeks of the program, the IRS reported today.
Secret Service Notice Describes Features of Legitimate Economic Impact Payment Checks
As the Treasury Department prepares to issue paper checks to economic impact payment recipients, the U.S. Secret Service released a notice for consumers, retailers and financial institutions with tips for identifying a legitimate, government-issued check.
ABA Joins Broad Coalition Seeking Clarity on Garnishment of Economic Impact Payments
The American Bankers Association today joined a broad coalition of financial trade and consumer organizations in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to exempt the CARES Act economic impact payments from garnishment orders.