The deadline to claim your $1,400 IRS stimulus check is approaching – find out if you’re eligible!
American taxpayers have a limited time left to claim up to $1,400 in stimulus funds from pandemic relief efforts.
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The Internal Revenue Service is distributing stimulus checks up to $1,400 in this recent payout cycle for individuals.
In December, the IRS announced the issuance of $2.4 billion in stimulus payments, potentially giving up to $1,400 to each person through the Recovery Rebate Credit. Eligible individuals have until April 15, 2025, to file for this credit.
Wondering if you qualify for the $1,400 IRS stimulus check? How does it compare to DOGE stimulus payments or tax refund checks? Let’s dive in.
Who is eligible for the $1,400 IRS stimulus check?
The IRS indicates that the Recovery Rebate Credit is available to individuals who submitted a 2021 tax return but did not claim the credit at that time.
Taxpayers who have not yet filed their 2021 tax returns might still qualify, but they need to file by April 15, 2025, to access the credit, as reported by USA TODAY.
To verify your eligibility, check your 2021 tax return for the Recovery Rebate Credit section — whether it was left blank or recorded as $0 will clarify your status.
How do the IRS stimulus, DOGE dividend checks, and tax refunds differ?
In all instances, taxpayers receive payments from the government, although DOGE stimulus payments may take some time to arrive. Economic Impact Payments (stimulus payments) are designed to stimulate the economy, while tax refunds are issued when you’ve overpaid on your taxes.
Payments can be delivered as checks, or directly deposited into your bank account, with alternative options such as prepaid debit cards or IRA deposits available for IRS tax refunds.
The proposed $5,000 DOGE dividend checks aim to return a share of government savings from the Department of Government Efficiency back to taxpayers.
Steps to claim the $1,400 IRS stimulus check
The IRS has begun the automatic distribution of payments since December, meaning that individuals who have filed a 2021 tax return do not need to take any further action to receive their stimulus check. Eligible taxpayers will receive a notification via letter regarding whether their payment will be directly deposited or mailed as a check, as per USA TODAY.
Those who have yet to file their 2021 tax return may still qualify for the stimulus but must ensure they file their return and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit by Tax Day, April 15.
