IRS Wants Stimulus Money Back From Deceased

The IRS wants stimulus money back. The agency said this week they sent out checks to people that are deceased. In a rush to get all the checks out for people who need it during COVID-19. The agency said that they sent out checks for people who had filed within the past two years. Including people who have passed away. Which leads to the question can you keep the money? The IRS said unless the deceased was married and file taxes jointly with their spouse was still alive. You still have to return half of it. Over $200 billion were sent out in early April for people who file 2018 or 2019 tax returns. Also on the list to return money. Individuals who are incarcerated. For more information click on the link to the IRS website. Click Here