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As we know that the U.S. Congress has passed a $2.2 trillion COVID relief bill which helps American families and individuals navigate through these very uncertain times, especially financial challenges and housing insecurities. For most of us who are taxpayers and have updated records to tax filing, the IRS has already begun distributing the stimulus relief either thru the direct deposit or by sending prepaid cards and cheque. But what about homeless folks who don’t have a registered address and don't have current tax records. Last year, people experiencing homelessness were directed to register with the IRS using the Nonfliers tool at the IRS website to claim their stimulus payments. The deadline for registering was November 21, 2020. But those who missed the deadline could still be eligible for stimulus payments.
If you are an individual and identify yourself as homeless then you can get assistance filing tax forms by visiting their nearest IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. The homeless may receive stimulus payments via Economic Impact Payment (EIP) cards if the IRS does not have any bank account information on them. A mailing address would be required to receive the EIP Card, which is sent within 15 days according to the IRS.
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