The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) is sending a clear message “It’s not too late to claim the 2020 & 2021” stimulus check payments. As a matter of fact, those who have not filed their 2020 and 2021 tax returns can still do so for both years.
However, there is not much time left to claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit, popularly known as stimulus check. These Economic Impact Payments have helped millions of Americans, but thousands have not claimed them yet because they believe they do not qualify or they have no obligation to file.
YOU MAY GET A STIMULUS CHECK IF YOU DO NOT NORMALLY FILE RETURNS
Even if most Americans have already collected their stimulus check payments, and they are not eligible, some can still receive quite a lot of money. It is a real shame because this money would be sent to the Treasury if no one claims it.
Some taxpayers may have just received part of their stimulus check payments. So, if you did not reach the full 2020 or 2021 payment, you may also be eligible for this Economic Impact Payment.
For your information, if you are eligible, you must file a tax return to claim the stimulus check payment. The thing is there is not much time to do so if you qualify for the Recovery Rebate Credit for 2020.
DEADLINES FOR THE 2020 & 2021 STIMULUS CHECK PAYMENTS
The IRS has recently announced that the deadline to file your 2020 tax return will be May 17. Therefore, it will not be possible to claim this free money in 8 days. Spread the word because some relatives or friends may have not claimed it yet.
If you have already claimed the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit, but not the 2021, you will be able to claim this stimulus check through April 15, 2025. Therefore, they will be over in less than a year.
The IRS recommends to have a look at the special sections for Americans who do not have an obligation to file a tax return. Visit their official website to find out more information regarding this great payment https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-recovery-rebate-credit-topic-b-claiming-the-2021-recovery-rebate-credit-if-you-arent-required-to-file-a-tax-return.