A DELAY in the $1,400 stimulus checks for Social security recipients has left many frustrated Americans unable to pay their bills and rent.
While the second batch of the stimulus checks is set to arrive today, older Americans or those receiving social security benefits may have to wait longer.
The IRS said on Monday that Americans in receipt of federal benefits will be informed on the delivery of their third stimulus check "as soon as it becomes available."
In a statement it said that it is “working directly with the Social Security Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board, and the Veterans Administration to obtain updated 2021 information for recipients to ensure it is sending automatic payments to as many people as possible.
"More information about when these payments will be made will be provided on IRS.gov as soon as it becomes available."
Yet some struggling Americans receiving federal benefits, have been falling behind on bills as they are still waiting for their checks, reports CBS.
No date for when they can expect to receive their payments has been released by the IRS or by the Social Security Administration.
"I'm having to put off everything -utility bills, cable. I had to be late on rent," Mark Stevens, 65,told CBS MoneyWatch.
"To me, 'shortly' is two to three days, not two weeks.
"People in my situation are feeling lied to," he added.
Many frustrated Americans took it to social media to complain about the delay in their stimulus checks.
A Twitter user said: "Day 39! Still nothing from IRS, they said wait. Single mom of 3 on #SSDI #StimulusChecks #CNN I have no idea how I am going to pay all my bills for April?!
"Still haven’t gotten the first two stimulus and they aren’t sending us the 3rd for go knows how long. Where is our help?"
Another one said: "I'm on government benefits, and qualify for a stimulus check, but the IRS won't release it.
"You can give all the tips you want, but the it will take an act of God to get the irs to push that button and release your money."
Another user added:"Citizens who receive Social Security, survivor or disability benefits, railroad retirement benefits, Supplemental Security Income or Veterans Affairs benefits have yet to see their latest stimulus checks. This is totally unacceptable! President Trump did much better!"
Someone else posted: "We are not going to have water if we cant pay our bill.. #ssdi #vet where is our #stimulous checks? Poorest in the country.. I live on 840 a month. We need that #stimulouscheck."
While another user said: "SSDI recipient. Paid taxes into the system 30+ years. Still work and pay taxes but I can’t get my damn stimulus? Wrong on so many levels."
Many are already experiencing delays and some people might even need to wait until 2022 to receive their checks.
The $1,400 stimulus checks are expected to provide financial relief to millions of Americans who are struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 90 million checks were sent via direct deposit last week and another 150,000 physical checks were mailed.
People are advised to use the IRS's Get My Payment to track their payments.
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