Claim Your 2021 Stimulus Checks If Eligible
Taxpayers who missed out on the Recovery Rebate Credit in 2021 could still qualify for a stimulus check of up to $1,400.
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- The IRS is issuing $1,400 checks to eligible taxpayers who did not apply for the Recovery Rebate Credit in 2021.
- To qualify, individuals must have filed their 2021 tax return or do so by the April 15, 2025 deadline.
- Those who receive a payment will also get a letter from the IRS confirming the payment.
Taxpayers in Arizona may still be eligible for a $1,400 stimulus payment based on their 2021 tax filing status.
In December, the IRS revealed plans to distribute pandemic payments to 1 million taxpayers who filed their 2021 returns yet failed to claim the credit, potentially affecting around 20,000 households in Arizona.
According to IRS data, many who were eligible filed but overlooked claiming the credit. An estimated total of $2.4 billion will be sent to those who didn’t receive the credit, with payments disbursing automatically to those who meet the criteria.
If you haven’t received your potential stimulus payment or have not filed your 2021 taxes, there’s still time to claim what you’re owed. Here’s what you need to know.
Who Is Eligible for the Stimulus Payment?
Taxpayers who haven’t filed their 2021 tax returns can still access the funds by meeting the filing deadline and claiming the credit.
Individuals who indicated $0 for the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax forms, or left that section blank, are also eligible for payment.
How Much Will Be Sent Out?
Eligible taxpayers can anticipate receiving up to a maximum payment of $1,400, as stated by the IRS.
How Do I Receive My Stimulus Payment?
If you qualify, your payment will automatically be sent to you. There’s no action required on your part. The IRS is expected to initiate disbursements in late December, with most payments arriving by late January.
Eligible taxpayers will also receive a separate letter from the IRS regarding the payment.
Payments will be issued either via paper checks or deposited directly into the bank account specified on the eligible individual’s 2023 tax return.
What If I Didn’t File My 2021 Taxes?
You might still qualify for a stimulus payment, according to the IRS. However, you must submit your past tax returns by April 15, 2025, to claim the credit and any potential refunds.
