Stimulus checks have been sent out to millions of people, but many will actually be getting their payment via an economic impact payment card in an envelope from the IRS.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — This warning is for everyone out there. Folks are getting a text message that looks like it's from the IRS. It says: You are eligible to receive a $1,400 Economic Impact Payment.

The Internal Revenue Service announced in December it would be distributing about $2.4 billion − up to $1,400 per individual − worth of payments to eligible U.S. taxpayers who did not claim ...

Since tax season is here, it’s back for another go-round. The calls, emails and text messages purporting to be from the IRS claim you’re due an “economic impact payment” (EIP).

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