How to track delayed stimulus payments before tax season How to track delayed stimulus payments before tax season By Madeline Cuddihy | January 12, 2021 at 5:57 PM EST - Updated January 12 at 6:03 PM COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Millions of Americans across the country are still waiting on their stimulus checks, and if itâs not on the way according to the IRSâ website, youâll have to claim it on your tax return. Some people are reporting they are receiving the message âPayment Status Not Foundâ when tracking their payment through the IRSâ âTrack My Paymentâ online tool. The agency says if the payment does not make its way to you, eligible citizens will have to claim a âRecovery Rebate Creditâ when filing taxes for 2020.