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[NickNack]

@CrazyKittyLvr2   I wouldn't return it to the IRS without hearing from someone.  It could get lost in the shuffle and you would never be credited for it.  That's what would concern me.

Did you have a CPA file your taxes for you?  I would call him/her and ask about it.

Edited to say:  The IRS may figure this out and withdrawal it from your account.  If you had already sent it back you would have an extra hard time.

[jackthebear]

just hold on to it until they figure it out.

they will eventually, leave it in the bank 

[CrazyKittyLvr2]

I even double checked my copy of my 2019 taxes thinking we messed it up.  Nope, across the top is his name, deceased with his date of death.

Signed as surviving spouse.

If I get confirmation no need to return the money it will go to a food bank and some to the shelter that took the outside cat that got caught in the trap.

[Helen852]

My DH passed in August. When I filed taxes it was as married.  I also received $2400 and I am not returing it nor would I even venture to call the IRS or anyone else.  If they want it back, they'll know where to find me.  In the  meantime, either put it away or spend it wisely.  

My mother passed in October but did not file any taxes for the last 5 years, she did not receive the stimulus.  

[beckyb1012]

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@Helen852 wrote:

My DH passed in August. When I filed taxes it was as married.  I also received $2400 and I am not returing it nor would I even venture to call the IRS or anyone else.  If they want it back, they'll know where to find me.  In the  meantime, either put it away or spend it wisely.  

My mother passed in October but did not file any taxes for the last 5 years, she did not receive the stimulus.  

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Your correct it does belong to you because your husband was a tax payer at the time. 

[Mom2Dogs]

@CrazyKittyLvr2 ...I know the government goofed and a lot of deceased people will get money and no doubt some of the money will be kept...but like you I would not feel comfortable keeping it....and. would want to return the mone.

Sometimes it is easier to contact your state representative, instead of a senator or congressman....I emailed several senators and congressmen weeks ago about the unemployment money...I have not heard from anyone!

[CrazyKittyLvr2]

@NickNack  My daughter did them. They are not all that involved.  I got a confirmation the IRS accepted the return the day after they were filed electronically.

[Bri369]

If it was sent in error, you're entitled to keep it. 

[Somertime]

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I would do nothing at present, especially returning the money at this time.  It can cause you numerous problems at a future date and not worth the trouble.  At some point when everything is back to "normal", you can contact them and they will have the time and the manpower to direct you.  They have been known to withdraw the money directly from your account once an error is found and if you had returned the money to them, it becomes a huge problem.

Do not be in such a rush at this stage of turmoil and shortage of government employees.  Be prudent and wait it out.  Do nothing.

[noodleann]

I wouldn't send it back without explicit instructions from the IRS or Treasury. For all you know, they might claw it back out of your account., and then you'd have zip until you got it straightened out.

Just try explaining that to Petunia.