With a third round of stimulus checks on the way, many Illinoisans who most need assistance STILL have not received their first and/or second stimulus check(s). It is not too late. Our coalition, Get My Payment IL, has new resources available to help!
Most people who are missing stimulus checks can claim the missing amount by filing a 2020 tax return and claiming a tax credit called the Recovery Rebate Credit. Get My Payment IL can assist with questions related to eligibility and filing your taxes and we also have basic instructions on how to file your tax return online for FREE.
Where to get help
We have a hotline (888-553-9777), email help desk (help@GetMyPaymentIL.org), and a website with information about stimulus checks (www.GetMyPaymentIL.org), which includes information about round 1, round 2, round 3, how to file your taxes for FREE, and a tool to help you figure out if you’re eligible for a stimulus check.
We also have information about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). If you are eligible for the EITC, be sure to have your 2019 tax return available when you file your 2020 taxes. You may be eligible for a higher EITC by using your 2019 earnings instead of your 2020 earnings due to a new look-back provision.
Get your checks and tax returns faster by opening a bank account
Don’t wait on a paper check. Get your refund fast, free, and safely with direct deposit. We have partnered with 12 banks and credit unions that offer safe and affordable accounts. You can open an account with $25 or less with no overdraft or non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees.
Stimulus check training for nonprofit & government agency staff
Need more assistance in helping your clients? Attend a stimulus payment training to learn about who is eligible for the stimulus check, banking options, and help on how to file a tax return. Register for one of our FREE trainings:
March 22, 2021
2 PM – 3:30 PM
http://bit.ly/3aXCO0W
March 25, 2021
10 AM – 11:30 AM
http://bit.ly/2ZRsOjC
March 31, 2021
1 PM – 2:30 PM
http://bit.ly/2ZWDMUU
Help us spread the word by sharing this information via email, social media, in person, or via our English and Spanish flyers. Let’s make sure every eligible Illinoisan gets this critical support!
Get My Payment Illinois is a joint project of Heartland Alliance, Heartland Human Care Services, New America Chicago, and the Economic Awareness Council, with special support from the Joyce Foundation, the Steans Family Foundation, the Chicago Community Trust, the Polk Bros. Foundation, the Illinois Department of Human Services, the City of Chicago, the Illinois State Treasurer, the Illinois State Comptroller, and Economic Security for Illinois.
