the irs insisting today that the move won't cause a delay. here's what the president said tonight. >> well, i don't know too much about it, but i understand my name is there. i don't know where they're going, how they're going. i do understand it's not delaying anything. and i'm satisfied with that. i don't imagine it's a big deal. i'm sure people will be very happy to get a big, fat, beautiful check and my name is on it. >> joining me now to discuss this as the treasury secretary larry summers. larry, good to see you. i hope you're doing well and safe and happy. >> good to see you. >> absolutely. you are the treasury secretary. the irs is saying adding the name won't cause a delay. despite this being a last-minute request from the treasury. what do you think, whether it? >> pretty unlikely that they're going to be able to reprogram the computers to make the checks look different on very short notice when the secretary of the treasury kept it a secret that that was the plan from senior officials at the irs for weeks. and look, if they're able

and is the irs up to the task? we bring in former irs commissioner mark everson, who ran the irs from 2003 to 2007. mark, good to see you. we have a lot of questions from basic logistics to more complicated issues. first, i'm simplifying it, what does it take to start up the check writing machines in this case? >> well, it's an awful lot of work because the irs each year, it gets 155 million individual returns, more or less, so that's the number of payments they are going to make, plus other people who don't have to file a return. you get up to some pretty big numbers. as the secretary indicates, there are an awful lot of people where the service has the banking information for those individuals. that will go pretty smoothly, i would imagine. the numbers i have seen, it's something like 60 million of that population. but they will have to issue an awful lot of checks to people who don't get direct deposits into their bank accounts. so if you will, the real problems here are not going to be with the bulk of the trans

once the irs responds, we're going to get that information to you. meantime, you've been sending us a lot of questions about these payments. ben popken and i have been searching for answers. this one has changed a little bit. i was under the impression that if you received payments of any sort, of the three social security sorts you would get a payment without having to file a simple tax return. has that changed? >> there hasn't been a change, ali. this has been a big source of confusion for a lot of our readers. i think the irs in putting out some guidance may have been a little bit less clear than it could have been. from what we've been digging into, the irs will still be using the ssa 1099 information from those who are on social security or earn benefits in order to send checks out. what they were saying in the new guidance was that some seniors may have to file or should file a simple tax return in order to give the information the irs needs to file them and send their checks. >> what should you do -- just take this question that we got. a seni

that's how you let the irs know that it's the wrong information.rage calls right now because they are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and have limited services and they are dealing with people filing their tax returns, issuing refunds and also sending out those checks. >> much appreciate it. thanks very much. >>> before we go, should we just all assume we're going to get coronavirus sooner or later? rapid fire round is next. later? rapid fire round is next copd makes it hard to breathe so to breathe better i started once-daily anoro. ♪go your own way copd tries to say go this way i say i'll go my own way with anoro. ♪go your own way once-daily anoro contains two medicines called bronchodilators that work together to significantly improve lung function all day and all night. do not use anoro if you have asthma. anoro won't replace rescue inhalers for sudden symptoms and should not be used more than once a day. tell your doctor if you a heart condition, high blood pressure, glaucoma, prostate, bladder or urinary problems. these may worsen with

spirit the irs have not confirmed payments going to the wrong account that i'm told money rejected by the banks will get sent back to the irs who in turn will send out paper checks and the irs is hoping and asking people to be patient as they americans. >>> now back over to steve paulson for the friday forecast and it is definitely cool and will we see son today? >> well a little bit but probably sing on the cool side all the way through the weekend but next week looks a little warmer. now we might get a little bump up on saturday but lots of low clouds and drizzle and temperatures in the 50s cloudy to mostly cloudy, 50 to 55, there were a couple of 70s yesterday like with concord and towards fairfield, but most locations were upper 60s to mid 60s which continues to drop. that lowest going right on the cost of producing rain travis just 25 gusts almost a 30, out to concord and oakland, couple of 50s here like walnut creek has 52, trying to see if you showers around hollister santa cruz mountains but i think it is too far south for the system, a little bit of a bump on saturday next sy

the irs and the treasury department are mostly to blame for this. let's review what happened.he pandemic relief bill says the irs may use information from a recipient's ssa 1099 form or rrb 1099 form to process their payments. earlier this week the agency posted this on their website. quote, people who typically do not file a tax return will need to file a simple tax return to receive an economic impact payment. low income taxpayers, senior citizen, social security recipients, some veterans and individuals with disabilities otherwise not required to file a tax return will not owe tax. as you can imagine, that created an awful lot of confusion, so late yesterday treasury secretary steve mnuchin clarified. listen to this part. this is the part you have to tell other people. social security beneficiaries will not have to file a tax return, even a simple tax return. the irs will use information from the 1099 forms to get the money to recipients the same way they normally receive their benefits. if that's a paper check, that's how you'll get it. if it's direct deposit, that's how y

the irs won't tell us.eclining our interview request today and refusing to answer any specific questions about how they intend to fix this mess. in a news release the irs says it is issued more than 9.1 million economic impacts to california residents, amounting to more than $15.8 billion. and for taxpayers who want to know how to return the money sent to deceased family members, the irs says to hold on for the money for now and wait for future instructions on the irs website. >> someone needs to show the irs and donald trump that this is happening. >>> marin county is taking steps to protect renters from eviction during this public health crisis. the board of supervisors approved a measure that puts a moratorium on evictions until may 31st. it also gives tenants 60 days to respond to an eviction complaint from the usual limit of just five days. renters will also have 90 days to repay back rent. >>> the city of san francisco could delay its newly approved vacancy tire on landlord to leave storefronts empty

the irs now says yes. ypically do not file a tax return will need to file a simple tax return to sev an economic impact payment. how do you do that? the process is still tba. the irs says it's working on a system where you file a simple but necessary return. please stay tuned for details. in the meantime you can go to our website and estimate your payment amount. go to nbcbayarea.com, click responds from the main menu. our team embedded a calculator inside the stimulus story featured up front. >> thanks, chris. >>> 4:57 this morning. up for debate. next here on "today in the bay," a closer look at the growing debate over wearing facemasks in public. >>> plus, the experimental drug uc davis just revealed used to treat a coronavirus patient. a lot more news ahead. it is 4:57. you're watching "today in the bay." >>> a very good wednesday morning to you. it's april 1st. thanks so much for joining us. i'm laura garcia. >> and i'm marcus washington. we also have mike and kari working from home as well this mornin

banks will get sent back to the irs and they will in turn send the paper checks. they are asking people to be patient while they tried to get money to millions of americans. >>> breaking news tonight at 11 from the east bay. a police pursuit that started in the hills above oakland led to a standoff in richmond where one officer was injured. the chase reported the big n after a report came just after 7 tonight a woman had been beaten and dumped from a cargo van. she was taken to the hospital for treatment. the pursue added on south 37th street near carlson boulevard in richmond. police surrounded the van and officers with dogs moved in. >> everything happened so fast. it was a crazy scene. >> the suspect surrendered when the officers in cannons approached the van we are told the injured officers from oakland. he could be seen sitting up in an ambulance and appeared alert before going to the hospital. a witness said he may have been shot in the leg. >>> he was set to become the voice of the oakland panthers indoor football team. coming up. why sports broadcasters ma

the irs said the site is operating at record volumes. physical checks are expected to be sent out to the end of the month. >> i do understand it's not delaying anything and i'm satisfied with that. i don't imagine it's a big deal. i'm sure people will be very happy to get a big, fat, beautiful check with my name on it. >> be on the lookout for scams, people may try to take your money pretending to be from the irs. >> the irs does not reach out to you by text or social media to ask you for personal information or banking information. >> if you are the victim of a scam you can report it to the irs. or than 80 million americans have reportedly received their economic impact payments as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by congress last month. >> just happy it's coming, it helps. >> today would have been texting but the irs has extended the filing deadline to july 15. cristina rendon, ktvu fox 2 news. >>> a sharp drop in retail sales due to the coronavirus shutdowns sparked wall street today. the dow lost four and 45 points,

the irs says it will wait for the old bank to reject the deposit.mail a paper check to you. i recommend checking with your old bank yourself to see if the money might have landed there anyway. we're going to get more of these questions and will try to answer them. submit yours at nbcbayarea.com. just tap responds in the main menu. >>> thanks, chris. >>> so nbc had a great idea to throw a digital concert which will raise money for charities helping in the fight against the coronavirus. here are the hosts. >> hi, i am so excited to be the host of one world together at home. >> you see it right there. that's all three network late night hosts teaming up for this. a lot of great artists will be taking party including lady gaga, john legend. you can watch the one world together at home concert right here on nbc bay area tomorrow night at 8:00. i'm sure that will be a lot of fun. >> it looks like a lot of fun. >> this one is fun, too, because we have something to smile about this morning, something good for you. animal shelters are doing great these days.

the irs now says yes. people who typically do not file a tax return will need to file a simple tax return to receive an economic impact payment. how do you do that? the process is still tba. the irs says it's working on a system where you file a simple but necessary return. please stay tuned for details. in the meantime, you can go to our website and estimate your payment amount. go to nbcbayarea.com. click "responds" from the main menu. our team embedded a calculator inside the stimulus story that's featured up front. >> thanks, chris. >>> the tough times continue on wall street. the dow posted its worst first quarter performance ever thanks to steep losses in march from the coronavirus crisis. falling another 410 points today as well. and the s&p down 42. the nasdaq losing 74. >>> new at 11:00, with so much financial turmoil, you can actually get some good deals during this pandemic. they're out there from cars to flights to food. but is that a good thing or a bad thing? nbc bay area's cheryl hurd talked

the irs says to hold on to the money for now and wait for future instructions on the irs website. some he says show. >>the irs and donald trump that this is happening. >>in sacramento. meicler e. well federal government used 2018 or 2019 tax returns to determine who should get stimulus funds and that's how the mistake happened meanwhile, the treasury department told the wall street journal that ayres who received those checks should return them. vice president mike pence is defending his decision not to wear a mask as he met with recovering coronavirus patients. this happened at the mayo clinic in minnesota and there you see it. reporters at the scene said everybody but pence had a face mask covering their mouth. pence says that since he doesn't have coronavirus he thought this would be chance to speak to the health care workers and quote look them in the eye and say thank you. the mayo clinic's policy though requires wearing masks which is based on the white house's own guidelines. president trump has said those guidelines though are not mandatory. the uss kidd is back at its hom

what is leading to the holdup and how the irs is responding.>>> a pretty significant cooldown today, about 10 degrees in many locations, and we are heading that way right into the weekend. i'll have the details. >>> researchers in the area develop a coronavirus test that delivers results in less than an hour. why they say the specific test could be made were widely available than others. >>> researchers here in the bay area have developed a new rapid test for covid-19 against results in just minutes. it's an important step in combating the pandemic. christien kafton spoke with an infectious disease expert that said the test can be an important tool in getting the world back to some semblance of normal. >> reporter: know your enemy is a quote from the art of war and it speaks to this moment as the world battles the coronavirus. now researchers at the university of california san francisco have developed a new rapid test in helping medical experts know who is infected and who isn't. >> we are talking about millions and millions of tests, right, so it's very important that we should deve

i can tell you the irs is run by civil servants. of the most dedicated and competent civil servants in the government. that they would wake up one morning and have the idea of turning their checks for the first time in history into advertisements for the president of the united states in the midst of an economic emergency, inconceivable. this idea came from the president and was conveyed by his sycophant secretary of the treasury to the irs. secretary of the treasury has no business micromanaging the irs in this kind of way. this is a failure up and down the line. >> yeah. so, secretary, a huge headline today, the emergency loan program set up for small businesses is already running out of money. what does that mean for the people who need that assistance, and what needs to happen right away to fix this? >> look, it's a real problem, and we need money to move. and the president needs to sign the legislation that the congress is eager to pass, not try to play political games with it. and it points out another problem that we're going

web-based portal for anyone who would like to provide their online banking deposit information to the irs if you are a taxpayer who typically does not file a return you'll need to submit one did order to get paid the payout breakdown is as follows individual taxpayers only less than $99,000 will receive up to $1200 very joint filing taxpayers only less than $198,000 will receive up to $2400 and parents will also receive an additional $500 for each qualifying child aged 16 and under. >>among those not eligible to receive stimulus checks are being college students and disabled adult dependents. lawmakers are hoping to cover those groups any future round of payments. now anyone who has a tax filing obligation but did not file a return in 2018 or 2019 can still receive a stimulus check however, the irs encourages you to file right away and that you include your direct deposit banking information on the richard. >>these economic impact payments will be available throughout the rest of 2020. has it made you kron 4 news. >>for millions of americans these checks cannot come soon enough today, the

. >>> the irs is warning people to be wary of anyone contacting you about the stimulus check claiming to be a on the government . >> the irs does not reach out to you by text or social media to ask you for personal information or banking information . >>> if you are the victim of a coronavirus scam, reported to the irs, many of already received stimulus money by direct deposit. paper checks are expected to be sent out by the into the month. so, keep an eye on that mailbox. >> as the federal government is providing aid through stimulus, we wanted to know if those checks will impact your 2020 taxes. >> it's not taxable income, there will be a reconciliation done on your 2020 returned to make sure you got the right amount. with the checks ered and it vance, the final determination will be based on 2020 tax situations . >> debbie ward is a tax and research director with and company cpas, with most of us working from home now, many of us wondering are wondering if the now home office expenses are deductible word says that the 2017 tax act took away employee business expenses has so if you'

. >>> the irs says the first wave of stimulus payments have now gone out to american taxpayers who qualify for them. >> hey, stay safe. we are in this for the duration, and we will get through this together. ♪ >>> good sunday and happy easter to you. i'm victor blackwell. >> happy holiday weekend! i'm amara walker in today for christi paul. >>> president trump says that a decision is coming fairly soon. last night, the president again said that he will rely on what he calls facts and his own instinct to decide when he will recommend opening up parts of the country, but that will set up a clash, potentially, with state and local officials, because they may believe that it's too soon to get back to business safely. >> yeah, and the staggering number this morning, more than 20,000 americans killed by the coronavirus pandemic. the u.s. is now number one worldwide in coronavirus deaths. all 50 states are under a federal disaster declaration for the first time in history, and it comes as the irs announces it's beginning to send out or deposit, we should say, the first wave of stimulus checks. >>

spokesperson told me that the payments are being delivered in record time and the irs is "moving aggressively to resolve any issues. >> hopefully at the end of the day it is just glitches with so much going on with the website and all that, sooner or later it will be okay, i will not let it stress me out. >> reporter: karen has a small business selling traditional muslim clothing but they have enclosed since the stay-at-home order. a check would go a long way. >> we just want to work. were not asking for a handout or donations, we want to work, the problem is we cannot. what happens in the meantime? >> reporter: the irs has not confirmed payments going to the rocky counts accounts but i'm told money rejected by the banks i will get sent back to the irs, who will then send out paper checks, the irs is asking people to be patient while they try to get money to millions of americans. cristina rendon, ktvu fox2 news. >>> a new advisory from the san francisco district attorney aims to protect nonessential workers by warning employers to comply with updated shelter and place orders. to

thanks to the irs app and website, you can do that now. e talk and now stimulus payments are hitting consumer's bank acounts but others are waiting. you can use the irs app called irs to go to check your refund status. if you don't have a mobile device, no worries. you can also check on the irs website. whether you're using the app or the website, you must put in your social security number, your filing status, and then your refund amount on the latest tax return you filed. if you haven't filed a tax return in the last two years, this is what you need to look out for, non-filers, enter payment info here. once you click you can provide your social security number, address, along with bank account information so you can get that stimulus money by direct deposit as opposed to a paper check. since all this can be done online you need to watch out for scammers as they are duplicating websites to look similar to the irs's. you need to make sure you're on the official irs website that has to have .gov and also look for the lock symbol in the url.

thanks to the irs app and website, you can do that now. 's been all the talk and now stimulus payments are hitting consumer's bank acounts but others are waiting. you can use the irs app called irs to go to check your refund status. if you don't have a mobile device, no worries. you can also check on the irs website. whether you're using the app or the website, you must put in your social security number, your filing status, and then your refund amount on the latest tax return you filed. if you haven't filed a tax return in the last two years, this is what you need to look out for, non-filers, enter payment info here. once you click you can provide your social security number, address, along with bank account information so you can get that stimulus money by direct deposit as opposed to a paper check. since all this can be done online you need to watch out for scammers as they are duplicating websites to look similar to the irs's. you need to make sure you're on the official irs website that has to have .gov and also look for the lock symbo

the irs says to hold on to the money for now and wait for future instructions on the irs website. some he says show. >>the irs and donald trump that this is happening. >>in sacramento. meicler e the cre 3 news. >>the federal government used 2018 or 2019 tax returns to figure out who to send the checks to meantime the treasury department told the wall street journal ayres who received the checks should return them if there's a mistake. >>for news chp investigating a deadly free freeway shooting happened on i 80 9.29 and millions of americans are still waiting to get money from the trillion stimulus package. cnn's brian todd explains why it is taking so long. >>for kimberly horton the stimulus payment she just got from the government for $1700 didn't come a second to sell my whose delay a college she works retail now of course we've got the stores and everything being close hand and that extra money to help her pay you know her obligation of course. >>i was in my savior for me horton is one of more than 80 million americans who have received their stimulus payments to help deal with

december 20 of 2019 the irs passed something called the secure act. it changed inherited iras not for a spouse. but for anybody elsewhere the maximum you have to withdraw the money from an inherited ira is ten years. it used to be you can do a stretch account based on age. now you have a max ten years for which you can withdraw. >> we touched upon real estate a bit in our first block. here's another question coming in from social media. looking to invest in commercial real estate should i wait and for how long? i presume this is similar to investing in a home or residential. >> listen, it all depends on your circumstance. and the deal that you can make. do you have the working capitol behind you because one lesson that all landlords are learning whether it's residential or commercial, your tenants don't have money to pay rent. if you need somebody's rent in order to pay your mortgage you better think twas about anything when it comes to real estate at this point in time. >> you maybe okay with your situation financially. who knows about your tenants.

and don't have an authorized direct deposit account to go to the irs website and to utilize that tool, input your information, so you can get the $1200 check as soon as possible. it seems to me we have to consider doing more because the pandemic is not going to go away at the end of this month. the financial harm is not going to go away the end of this month. as long as it continues congress is going to have to step up to provide assistance to displaced workers, to the poor, the sick, the afflicted, to working families, to senior citizens. that's what we should do. that's the right thing to do on behalf of the american people. >> a lot of people are already way behind the $1200 they might expect to get in the form of those checks or deposits. let's talk about your district. it is at the epicenter of this crisis. what are people telling you about how they're coping and what else is needed? >> we have certainly been hit hard through central brooklyn and throughout new york city. we are a resilient city. 9/11 couldn't knock us down. the great recession couldn't knock us down. superst

>> well, we've reported that the irs is working on the portal but won't be ready potentially until mayis one thing in terms of the direct information you can put up there. and we also reported this week that there is a house ways and means report out there saying some of the direct mail checks could take months potentially. we've heard from a lot of readers, particularly those on social security, as well, who are anxious to get the checks. the government has said people on social security will be eligible for the checks, as well. >> peggy collins for us, thank you, peggy. great seeing you. >>> let's go across the pond to the uk. the country's health secretary has set a goal of 119,000 covid-19 tests to be conducted a day by the end of the month. a 24% jump from the previous day in cases, there's rising anger in the country over the lack of testing, particularly for health workers as it emerged that only 2,000 national health service staff have actually been tested. the nhs is set to open two more nightingale hospital toes provide up to 1500 beds for covid-19 patients. prince charles, w

web-based portal for anyone who would like to provide their online banking deposit information to the irs if you are a taxpayer who typically does not file a return you'll need to submit one did order to get paid the payout breakdown is as follows individual taxpayers only less than $99,000 will receive up to $1200 very joint filing taxpayers only less than $198,000 will receive up to $2400 and parents will also receive an additional $500 for each qualifying child aged 16 and under among those not eligible to receive stimulus checks are being college students and disabled adult dependents. lawmakers are hoping to cover those groups any future round of payments. now anyone who has a tax filing obligation but did not file a return in 2018 or 2019 can still receive a stimulus check however, the irs encourages you to file right away and that you include your direct deposit banking information on the richard. >>these economic impact payments will be available throughout the rest of 2020. has it made you kron 4 news. >>south bay officials are taking action to head off any potential impacts of t

but the first paper checks are going to be mailed out in early may according to the irs. but now 2 senior treasury department officials are telling the washington post. the decision to include the president's signature will set back the delivery dates. a few additional days, the irs and the president insists there will be no additional delay to get his john hancock on the checks. >>well, i don't know too much about it but i understand my name is there. i don't know where they're going how they're going i do understand it's not delaying anything and i'm satisfied with that i don't imagine it's a big game should people be very happy to get a big fat beautiful check in my name is on it. >>if you are not currently set up to receive your payment electronically through direct deposit. you can enter your bank information on the irs web site that will speed up the process and if you're still waiting for your stimulus check there is now way to track when it will appear in your account, the irs as an online tool here. it is called get my payment which launched yesterday and is avail

we are not asking for handouts or donations, we want to work at the problem is that we can't.>> the irsn't confirmed payments going to the wrong accounts but i'm told money rejected by banks will get sent back to the irs who will then in turn send out paper checks. the irs is asking people to stay patient while they try to get money to millions of americans.>>> a group is being formed to help set the path to recovery, santa clara county has really lost 200,000 jobs in the last four weeks, erasing all the job gains since the 2009 recession. during an online briefing today, the san jose mayor announced the formation of the silicon valley economic recovery and resilience counsel. it will be tasked with making lousy recommendations to ensure political leaders get state and federal resources and help give people back to work. >> the council will have three primary tasks, first, to advise policymakers throughout silicon valley about what we need to do to help them get our community back to work. secondly, to formulate priorities for advocacy in sacramento and washington dc, united as one vall

the irs is going on mail you a late letter after it sends you money. thin 15 days of being paid, the letter should arrive and it will confirm that you were paid and how you were paid. if you get that notice in the mail and didn't get paid, the irs says the letter will have instructions for how to report it and you should immediately. we're taking your coronavirus questions every day, head to nbc bay area.com. you can go to respond from the main menu or call it. i will be back at 7:00. we have a good yes to question. how do you handle an expired license. >> i had an apointment next week for something like that. >> let's get a check of the forecast. jeff ranieri. it's easter sunday. i have to plan an easter egg hunt. the weather looks good. >> we're going to come through with a really nice easter sunday forecast as we head in the weekend. and i want to start off with something a little different tonight. after we had the on again, off again rainfall chances, a mix of blue sky. what does the long range forecast look like as we continue through april, the b

should you get a letter from the irs within 15 days after they send you your payment. a letter in the mailbox. that notice is there to let you know you were paid and how. but if you didn't get paid, that money, you need to follow the directions in the letter because it will tell you how to report you didn't get paid. we're going to get more questions these about the stimulus and we are going to try to answer them. submit yours, give us an all, 888-996-tips. >> very, very helpful. thank you, chris. >>> let's bring in jeff ranieri. we have a guest. take it away, lucy and jeff. >> i have to tell you, lucy is dying to say hi to the viewer all week long. hey, luca. seriously. she hears your voice on tv. sees the lights turn on at home and she is next to me, ready to get on air. >> a close-up. >> but it's a littled time. i have to keep the treats flowing. she wanted to say hi to the pet levers at home. we will try to get lucy time in here when we can. she definitely enjoys its. let's bring in the forecast. your dog's paws are going to get wet here as we head from a chance of

web-based portal for anyone who would like to provide their online banking deposit information to the irs if you are a taxpayer who typically does not file a return you'll need to submit one did order to get paid the payout breakdown is as follows individual taxpayers only less than $99,000 will receive up to $1200 very joint filing taxpayers only less than $198,000 will receive up to $2400 and parents will also receive an additional $500 for each qualifying child aged 16 and under among those not eligible to receive stimulus checks are many college students and disabled adult dependents. lawmakers are hoping to cover those groups any future round of payments. now anyone who has a tax filing obligation but did not file a return in 2018 or 2019 can still receive a stimulus check however, the irs encourages you to file right away and that you include your direct deposit banking information on the richard. >>these economic impact payments will be available throughout the rest of 2020. has it made kron 4 news. >>these are stressful times for most of us in one of the biggest concerns for some

the irs has a new feature. lowing taxpayers that filed in 2018 or 2019 to lehr the stimulus by direct deposit. physical checks are expected to be sent out by the end of the month. the irs is warning people to be weary. >> if you get a call you know it's a scam. the irs does not reach out to you by text or social media for today woofer been tax day. the irs extended the deadline to july 15th. >>> 1.3 million applications totaling $300 billion in emergency loans, many business owners fear they will be health with nothing. left. >> nigel joans is trying to keep his restaurant open. they cutback take out service to 3 days a week. he applied for emergency loans. >> we're in a dire situation right now. i'm not sure how long beyond may we can sustain ourselves. we're in a survival mode. >> in the rescue package, $360 billion were set aside for the economic injury loans and paycheck protection program. a flood of applications is causing days and the money is running out. some banks lotting people know the loans may not

will the ires mail my check to the wrong address?r the irs has not set up a specific way to update your address. it's being careful so scammers can't intercept your checks you. should trial to 2019 tax return with the new address and make sure the post office has your forwarding address. carol asks my adult daughter takes care of me and does odd jobs, but doesn't earn enough to file a tax return. will she get any stimulus money? she is indeed entitled to a stimulus check, as long as no one else claims her as a comment. however, the irs has no special way to find these folks to send them their money. so she should file a simple tax return, even if her income is too low to require it. now i'm going to be answering your questions all week long for two more days. so just send them to me by abc7news.com or through social media. and there is a good possibility you'll get your answer right here on abc7 news and our digital platform as well. reporting live from my home, michael finney. >> okay. michael, thanks very much. >>> we are getting a

the irs will not use your stimulus to pay your back taxes. however, other viewers wondered about child or spousal support. those debts are not specifically protected. the irs won't go after you to pay those debts that state and private parties could do so. bill asks, what if i owe money to the irs and i'm currently on a payment plan. do i still get the stimulus? yes, you do. not only that, the irs says you may suspend your installment payments until july 15th. now, i'm going to keep taking your questions. i may not all be answered on air, but they will be answered. so send them my way. go through social media or the abc 7 news site. dan, as you were saying, moving into this report, a lot of questions and they're just not stopping. there's so much going on. >> so complex, too, michael. thank you. >>> as of this morning, there is a backlog of nearly 60,000 covid-19 tests to be processed here in california. the abc 7 news i-team dug into the data and discovered one states tested fewer than california. melanie woodrow has the story. >> the number

the irs says the site is operating at record volume.ient with them as of last week, 22 million americans have filed for and implemented because of the severe economic impact the coronavirus crisis has had on the u.s. economy. many, any amount of the assistance from the government is welcome. >> it will help, you know, to pay off some of the bills. you know, it is not enough. just happy it is coming. it helps. >> now, some of the checks will be direct deposited. others will be mailed to households in the coming weeks. depending on people filed their tax returns, adults depending on their incomes, $1200 each and $500 per child to help cover bills and pay rent. so really, the state of california is also ensuring $500 per individual stimulus from the state government. now, the irs is warning some people about reports of some stainless payment related scams that have popped up. and they want to remind people out there that the irs never contacts you by phone, email, text, or social media to get any personal or banking information you may hav

spokesperson say that is the payments are being delivered in the record time and the irs is moving aggressively to resolve any issues. >> hopefully they end of the day it's just glitches with what is going on with the websites and all of that. sooner over later everything is going trickle in. >> reporter: he runs a small family business selling muslim clothing. they have been closed since the stay at home order. a stimulus check would go a long way. >> we're not asking for handouts. we want to work. the problem is that we want. what happen in the meantime ? >> reporter: the irs has not confirmed the payments going to the wrong accounts, but money rejected by the banks will get sent back to the irs that will then in return send a paper eck which. the irs is asking everybody to be patient while they try to money to millions of americans. >>> san francisco teachers will get paid but they have to work four hours a day. the same part time work schedule was approved for other school districts around the state including oakland. however, many others are still requiring california teachers

if you want to track the status go to the irs's web feature on our website. that's "ktvu.com." reporting live, allie rasmus, "ktvu fox 2". >>> they are asking governor newsom to stop the sale of guns and ammunition. the governor left it up to each individual county but miguel santiago of los angeles as he's concerned about public panic and impulsive action. most bay area counties closed the gunshots. >>> the san francisco unified school district may give all middle and high school students automatic letter is for the semester. the school board and teachers union support the idea and the court will make a final decision later this month. it would differ from other school districts which have largely switched over to a pass fail system. uc and csu says if middle or high scores get automatic days they will not factor this the mentor into the admissions consideration. the home version of the college entrance exam being repaired encased school say close into the fall. they say it's unlikely but they are prepared. sat tests were canceled because of the coronavirus and the college boar

>>the irs is asking its employees to head back to work. they're going to have to bring their own mass to thoffice so more details >>i'm in more than a dozen states across the country have started easing restrictions and opening up e economy but some businesses are still choosing to stay closed anyway.'ve got rica hill to explain why. >>dinner and a mov back on all. enu this friday in texas >>retail stores. restaurants, movie theaters and malls can reopen. >>may the first occupancy will be limid to 25%.the governor's new executive ordef supersedes a local measures. the mayor of the largest city in texas urging caution holding up a copy of the hoston chronicle with the heline local casesmore prevent in at risk neighborhoods. i know people want to open up. >>but ma of the people who live in these communities. serving the tables. and these are the people who are riding the bus a what they asking for. is not necessarily when we're going to open. tell me what are you gointo do keep us safe. >>denver's mayor choosing to delay reopening as his stat

the irs today tweeted it deposit ted t desited the first payments. it's part of the bill to stimate the economy ravaged from fallout from the pandemic so people will get $1200, the maximum per person you can get if you qualify. keep in mind folks who don't have direct deposit might takeo mailed. now, the irs is expectedl out an online tool to help those people set up direct deposi >>> in kansas, the state supreme court announced it is upholding the governor's executive order limiting church gatherings. it comes hours before many churches were planning to go ahead with the services. earlier this week the kansas governor moved to limit church gatherings to ten people but lawmakers revoked that order saying it violated constitutional rights to practice religion. well, tonight's decision was ultimately based on lawmakers not having the authority to revoke the order. >>> still, there's growing concern that some groups will gather for worship further spreading the virus and sam brock explains. >> reporter: tonight the call for empty churches and cathedrals

and wait for the irs to explain how it return that. >> we spoke to an irs spokesperson who said quotey're still searching for answers. but sending checks to the last account they have on file. >> it's built into the law that they would be able to use 2019 data for calculating it. >> if the person died before the spouse filed 2019 tax return, then the irs is unaware. he says he wa hoping to donate the money in her name. >> brain cancer research. and also covid-19 relief. >> if you have a question about your stimulus check we have answers. to the most commonly asked questions. like how much you'll receive and when. >> in less than an hour you must wear a face covering when ever you leave home in six bay area counties. five counties issued that order today. alameda, san mateo, san francisco and a similar order already in -- employees and shoppers at essential businesses like grocery and drugstores must wear them. it requires face coverings for people waiting to enter the businesses. san fransc mayor is urging people to also keep up the social distancing. >> keep your distance. at at leas

find our coupon in sunday's paper. >>> leading the news this morning, the irs says it's sent out overeconomic impact payments worth $160 billion to taxpayers across the nation more payments are still being sent out if you haven't received one or getting a payment status not available message on the irs payment site, then the l.a. times says try entering your street address in all caps the website had a big update and some users who had trouble logging in before says the all cap hack is a trick. >> case sensitive in this case all right. >>> a 101-year-old woman has survived covid-19. angelina freed man at a nursing home tested positive for the coronavirus last month and beat it after running a fever for several weeks.e s born on a pasp taking i mmigrants to -- it was running rampant around the globe. according to her daughter, freedman is a survivor and has super human dna. >> incredible. the stories that she has in her life what a resilient person. my goodness. >> the memories she has, all those decades. century old. >> smile on her face. >>> a legendary race car driver, denny hamlin,

. >>> well, the irs is warning people to be wary of anyone contacting you about your stimulus money claiming to be from the government. >> but if you do get that call, you know it is a scam. the irs does not reach out to you by text or social media or ask for personal information or banks information. you. >>> if you are a victim of a scam, report it to the irs. many have already received stimulus money from direct deposit. paper checks are being sent out by the end of the month. we want to know if the checks will impact your 2020 taxes. >> it is not taxable income. there will be a -- there will be something on your 2020 return to make sure you get the right amount. the checks you are getting now are considered an advance. the final determination will be based on 2020 tax situations. >> and debbie ward is the tax and research director with smith and company cpa. most of us areworking from home now. many are also wondering if our now home office expenses are deductible such as morgan, insurance. the 2017 tax cut took away employee's business expenses. so if we are ployee, you won't anything.

the irs has an online tool called get my payment. it launched yesterday it's on the irs website. you have to enter information like your social security number date of birth your mailing address. the first payments will go to people who have already filed or 2018 or 2019 tax returns and authorize the irs to make any direct deposit within that group the agency will start with those with the lowest incomes, social security recipients will automatically get payments even if they have not filed. a return. coming up next the plan to continue getting homeless people off the streets of san francisco. during the pandemic. and good news from the dmv have your driver's license is about to expire. and after the break the latest on and he sprained the alameda county da's office is confirming it has launched an investigation into a skilled nursing facility in hayward this is after the health department announced at least 11 people there have died from the coronavirus kron four's felipe juggle talk to the wife of one of the patients. >>its men says her husband of 27 years doctor marshall mintz

the irs will make more than 60 million payments this week, unrfcy lio going wrong. met dozens of angry customers shut out the door wednesday saying they had received a notification that there stimulus check have thine y sn't loerf'office and the irs found no wrongdoing and said they would be receiving the checks in the coming days. more confusion in day -- in indiana. >> naturally come i was concerned. >> this man's is over $6 million was erroneously deposited into his account. >> reporter: if you are at home constantly refreshing your bank account, hoping to see that your stimulus check has landed him you are not alone, so many americans are doing the same thing that several banking apps have crashed. >> n bank of america and chase all experienced temporary problems and the irs set cycle get my payment was telling some users their payment status was unavailable. on our weekly zoom call, my l waing.friend said they are >> to hear stuluscheck? >> no. >> reporter: they suggest when it fi essentials like food and paying down bills. the government hopes you will spend a

advicend similar, the may be to try the toll-free number of the irs for a regional irs toll-free number if you don't have access or good access. madison, wisconsin, this is marty. yeah, before the economy comes back, trump is going to have to open up the country. for the people that got laid off, furloughed, they did not get fired. when they start to rehire people, they will go back to the people they already know that works for them for five or 10 years, they already know the job, they will start right back where they started. the economy will follow as it goes along, ok? host: if you are a furloughed worker, are you eligible for unemployment benefits? guest: yes. the expansion has made furloughed workers eligible which is very important because it means they can stay attached and still be taking an income that is in many cases crucial for the financial stability of their household. but i think was important to note, and your caller is right, there are going to be a lot of differences that will go back to those workers and they will rehire them and ring them back on in the same capacit

the irs says it will wait for the old bank toec the deposit, then it will mail a paper check to you.nd checking with your old bank itself to see if the money may have landed there anyway. we'll get more of these questions and we'll try to answer them. submit yours at nbcbayarea.com and tap "responds" in the main menu. don't miss our coronavirus special tomorrow night at 6:30. we'll have valuable resources and expert advice to help you and your family get through these challenging times. >>> now to something good. and we think you might be tickled pink by this one. an east bay realtor has become something of a birthday fairy with the help of plastic flamingos. she's setting up birthday bird displays for boys and girls to surprise them the morning of their special day. you're seeing a reenactment she did for us. normally these flamingos show up under the cover of darkness as they did for zack's 13th birthday. >> i woke up and looked outside, and whoa, there's flamingos on our yard, that's so cool. >> what an amazing person out there doing so much wonderful things for the community and

but the irs is also warning people about stimulus scams. be suspicious. if someone calls and asks ifer your social security and bank account numbers, do not give that information over the phone. >>> california is now the first state to provide stimulus benefits to give each undocumented adults $500. undocumented immigrants make up about 10% of the california workforce. newsome says the plan is estimated at $2.5 billions and local and state taxes. many are considered essential workers and industries including healthcare and agriculture. >> many in mixed status families are having a hard time taking care of their children and taking care of you and your loved ones in skilled nursing facilities. on the jobsite making sure your food is being procured and distributed and making sure you have the ability to go to a grocery store and have something stocked there. >> the funds consist from 75 million in state and 50 million in donation. the money will be distributed through community organizations. undocumented immigrants are not eligible to receive federal stimul

the irs has set up a brand-new website for those who normally don't file an irs tax return. this is important, let me tell you why, the irs uses the tax return information to identify those who are entitled to the payments. the new website is free to use and allows those who don't file to give their information and receive a direct deposit payment. now, i posted all the information you need, on abc7news.com. >>> tonight, a warning about those payments. it could be seized by debt collectors. anyone who is eligible to receive a check and faces a collection effort could be targeted. now, two senators, one a democrat, one a republican, have sent a letter to the treasury secretary urging the government to ban those types of collections. the senators call the payments a lifeline. >>> two more insurance companies plan to refund a portion of their premiums to policy holders. state farm says it will return up to $2 million, progressive $1 billion. this follows consumer advocates demanding the return of premiums saying the companies are making an unfair windfall profit because so few