At Least 8.7 Million Americans At Risk Of Losing $1,200 Stimulus Checks

At least 8.7 million or more Americans could be at risk of losing out on $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks due to incomplete IRS and Treasury Department records, according to a Monday report from Congress’ auditing arm, which examined the unprecedented $2.6 trillion lawmakers passed in emergency support as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.

The Treasury Department determined in April that there was no data available for 14 million people who do not normally file tax returns or receive federal benefits, but were eligible for the stimulus payments, according to the...