You might also be waiting on another round of refunds for tax overpayment on 2020 unemployment benefits. Families could use that owed money to help with bills, debt and everyday expenses. The “plus-up” stimulus payments and the second advance monthly payment of the expanded child tax credit — which went out on Aug. 13 — may have given some families a buffer, but an overdue tax refund would be an even bigger help.
Did your refund get lost in the shuffle? How can you find out? You can track your money using the online Where’s My Refund tool and check your unemployment refund status by viewing your tax transcript. We’ve done the legwork below. To learn more on economic aid, here are ways to know if you qualify for child tax credit payments. If you’re wondering about future stimulus payments or the latest infrastructure deal, we can tell you about that, too. This story is updated frequently.