The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) continues reminding Americans that they may still qualify for the 2021 stimulus check. It can be claimed through the Recovery Rebate Credit.
A stimulus check payment may still be available for some families who do not normally file an Individual Tax Return in the United States. It is especially important to check it if you had a child in 2021. Some may still be eligible for the Child Tax Credit and the Recovery Rebate Credit for 2021.
When is the deadline to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit or stimulus check?
If you qualify for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, you can claim it until April 15, 2025. Unfortunately, if you would like to claim the 2020 stimulus check, the deadline to claim it was May 17, 2024.
The IRS states that most taxpayers have already received their stimulus checks. The thing is those who do not claim it and miss out on them will not receive a large payment from the IRS.
Do not forget that to claim this stimulus check you must file the 2021 tax return. Even those citizens who have no obligation to file a tax return must do so.
Can I claim the 2021 stimulus check if I have not received the full amount?
The Internal Revenue Service claims that if you did not get the full amount of the 3rd EIP (Economic Impact Payment), you may still qualify for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit.
Just like those who have no obligation to file, they must also file a 2021 tax return says the IRS. The best thing is that it can reduce your 2021 tax liability or give you a higher tax refund.
The deadline to claim the 2021 stimulus check will be April 15, 2025, for these taxpayers too. Those citizens whose income is less or the same as $73,000 can use IRS Free File. Some may want to request help from the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.
