The government has set dates for handing out the rebates, based on whether by direct deposit or mail. You should get your rebate by these dates, which are based on the last two digits of your social security number:

DIRECT DEPOSIT:

LAST TWO DIGITS, DATE

00-20: May 2

21-75: May 9

76-99: May 16

BY MAIL

00-09: May 16

10-18: May 23

19-25: May 30

26-38: June 6

39-51: June 13

52-63: June 20

64-75: June 27

76-87: July 4

88-99: July 11

SOURCE: U.S. Treasury and IRS