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Months after the first deposits went out, some people still haven't received their economic stimulus payment. The majority of recipients, 160 million people, already have their federal money – but roughly 9 million are still waiting.

The major thing many of them probably don’t realize: They may need to register for it – and time is running out fast.

Anyone who hasn’t received a stimulus payment yet, and believes they should have, <a href="https://www.wral.com/5onyourside/image/19290087/">needs to take action by Oct. 15</a>.

THE COUNTRY BEFORE SHUTTING DOWN IN 2016. >>> SOME PEOPLE CONTINUE TO WAIT FOR THEIR ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENT. FIVE ON YOUR SIDE'S MONICA NOW EXPLAINS THE MAIN REASON WHY AND WHAT THE IRS IS DOING ABOUT IT. >> Reporter: THE MAJORITY OF RECIPIENTS, 1000 60 MILLION PEOPLE, ALREADY HAVE THEIR FEDERAL STIMULUS, BUT ROUGHLY 9 MILLION HAVE YET TO GET THAT MONEY, AND PROBABLY DO NOT KNOW IT MAY BE BECAUSE THEY NEED TO REGISTER FOR IT AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT. THE DEADLINE IS APPROACHING. ANYONE WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED A STIMULUS PAYMENT YET AND BELIEVES THEY SHOULD HAVE NEEDS TO TAKE ACTION BY OCTOBER 15th. THE IRS IS THE ISSUE, THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE STILL WAITING FOR PAYMENT, DO NOT TYPICALLY FILE FEDERAL TAX RETURNS BECAUSE OF LOW INCOME. SO, THE AGENCY DOES NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION. TO GET THE WORD OUT, STARTING NEXT WEEK, THEY ARE MAILING THIS LETTER, URGING PEOPLE TO REGISTER TO CLAIM THE MONEY THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE. IRS.GOV. A REMINDER, INDIVIDUALS CAN RECEIVE UP TO $1200, MARRIED COUPLES, UP TO $2400, WITH AN ADDITIONAL $500 FOR EACH QUALIFYING CHILD. IF YOU ARE STILL WAITING AND ARE NOT PART OF THE NON-TYLERS GROUP, CHECK THE GET MY PAYMENT PAGE ON THE IRS WEBSITE, AND/OR THE AGENCY'S EXTENDED FAQ LIST. I POSTED LINKS WITH MY STORY ON WRAL.COM , AND WORTH NOTING, THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE AND DO NOT GET THE MONEY CAN FILE IT AS A TAX CREDIT NEXT YEAR.

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According to the IRS, the majority of people still waiting for payment don’t typically file federal tax returns because of low income, <a href="https://www.wral.com/video/irs-needs-info-to-send-checks-to-9-million-people/19290100/">so the agency doesn’t have their information</a>.

To get the word out, the IRS will start <a href="https://legacy.wral.com/5onyourside/document/19290074/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mailing a letter next week</a> urging people to register to claim the money through <a href="https://www.irs.gov./coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here">www.irs.gov.</a>

Individuals can receive up to $1,200. Married couples up to $2,400, with an additional $500 for each qualifying child.

If you’re still waiting and aren’t part of the non-filers group, check the "<a href="https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment">get my payment</a>" page on the IRS website.

If you didn't file taxes last year, the IRS needs to hear from you.

Deadline to apply for economic stimulus check

Find the agency’s extensive FAQ list <a href="https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment-frequently-asked-questions">here</a>.

Or call the IRS help number at 800-829-1040.

Those who are eligible and don’t get the money can file it as a tax credit next year.

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