Stimulus checks made out to deceased people should be returned, government says Megan Tomasic Thursday, May 7, 2020 7:22 p.m. | Thursday, May 7, 2020 7:22 p.m. Go Ad-Free Today! Associated Press In this April 23, 2020, photo, President Donald Trump’s name is seen on a stimulus check issued by the IRS to help combat the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Share this post: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email