Losing a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic was heartbreaking enough—without the added confusion of receiving an Economic Impact Payment (EIP) stimulus check in their name. As the IRS rushed to distribute over 160 million payments under the CARES Act in 2020, more than 1.1 million went to deceased individuals, totaling nearly $1.4 billion in error. If you find yourself holding a stimulus check made out to someone who passed away, you’re not alone, and the IRS has clear guidance … Continue reading How to Return IRS Stimulus Check Sent to Deceased Relative – Easy Steps