A US district court recently ordered that the IRS end its exclusion of incarcerated people from stimulus payments under the CARES Act. In order for a non filer to receive a check, they have to complete and mail an IRS form 1040 by October 15 or have a loved one complete it online by November 21. Given the short notice and the obstacles to filing presented by incarceration, we think that the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services should be responsible for giving everyone in its custody notice of this decision and distributing the form. This isn't gonna happen unless they feel like their jobs are on the line. Take a moment to send an email and make some calls to make sure they do. Believe us, we don't like to spend our time calling prison admins or senators either, but it's worth a shot.
Here's some helpful information on how to help your friend or loved one file 
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Hello, I am calling to request that the Maryland Division of Corrections notify everyone in its custody that they are eligible to receive a $12 stimulus payment under the CARES Act. I also request that you distribute IRS Form 1040 and instructions for completing it immediately, as the filing deadline is November 21. I hope your office will work to facilitate compliance with the US Federal District Court Order. Numbers Start at the top and call as many as you have time for. DPSCS Administrators SECRETARY Robert Green: (410) 339-5005, (410) 209-4014 e-mail: secretary.dpscs@maryland.gov CHIEF OF STAFF Rachel E. Sessa (410) 339-5022 e-mail: rachel.sessa@maryland.gov Anthony A. Gaskins, Special Assistant (410) 339-5011 e-mail: anthony.gaskins@maryland.gov OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Valorie L. Sanders, Acting Director (410) 339-5009 e-mail: valorie.sanders@maryland.gov OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Catherine C. Kahl, Acting Director (410) 260-6070, (410) 339-5022; e-mail: catherine.kahl@maryland.gov Prisons
Elected Officials LAWRENCE J. HOGAN, JR., Governor State House 410-974-3901; 1-800-811-8336 (toll free, Maryland) e-mail, see http://governor.maryland.gov/contact-the-governors-office/ Office of Lt. Governor State House 410-974-2461; 1-800-811-8336 (toll free) e-mail: lt.governor@maryland.gov BRIAN E. FROSH, Attorney General 410-576-6300; fax: 410-576-6404 e-mail:oag@oag.state.md.us BENJAMIN L. CARDIN U.S. Senator from Maryland 202-224-4524; fax: 202-224-1651 410-962-4436; fax: 410-962-4156 CHRISTOPHER VAN HOLLEN, JR. U.S. Senator, Maryland 667-212-4610; fax: 301-545-1512 KWEISI MFUME U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District 6 202-225-4741 410-685-9199
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