Stimulus Payments Arriving In MD Mailboxes This Week

MARYLAND — Taxpayers who qualified for economic impact payments but did not have a verified bank account on file can expect their payments to arrive in their mailboxes this week. The Maryland Comptroller’s Office began processing payments Feb. 16.

"We have already heard from some taxpayers asking if the check they have received is legit," Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot said in a news release. "It's a good habit to be wary of an unexpected check in the mail and to guard against fraud. Taxpayers concerned about the authenticity of a check should visit our stimulus web portal or contact their financial institution before cashing it."

Electronic payments have been transmitted using bank account information on file from the recipient's 2019 Maryland state income tax return. Those payments should have been deposited or will soon be deposited into recipients' accounts. Checks were mailed to individuals who qualified, had verified mailing addresses, but had invalid bank account information on file.

To check the status of a payment or to see if you are eligible, log on to Maryland's RELIEF Act web page. Taxpayers with other questions about the RELIEF Act should email ReliefAct@marylandtaxes.gov or call 1-833-345-0787.