Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service - Senator Hassan Calls on the IRS to Address Delays in Delivery of Economic Impact Payments to Granite Staters

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Dear Commissioner Rettig:

Over the last several weeks, I have heard from additional Granite Staters who have yet to receive their full Economic Impact Payments. As you know, Economic Impact Payments are a critical lifeline for millions of Americans, including thousands of my constituents who have seen their livelihoods and health impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. I strongly support President Biden's January 2021 Executive Order directing the Treasury Department to explore ways to quickly deliver economic relief to households still waiting for their Economic Impact Payments and am encouraged to see the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) prioritize this issue.

It is clear, though, that more needs to be done. I have heard directly from Granite Staters who have yet to receive their third Economic Impact Payment, despite being told that they are eligible. The IRS has told constituents who have not received their payments and whose payment status is unavailable on the Get My Payment portal that this is "due to a systemic issue." Similarly, other residents have been told that they are eligible for a payment from the IRS but have been given no date for when they will receive their payment or an explanation for the delay.

While the IRS has said that it may take until December 2021 to process all payments, Granite Staters cannot afford to keep waiting for relief.

I urge the IRS to dedicate additional resources to ensuring that remaining Economic Impact Payments are issued as quickly as possible.

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