WH Examining New Stimulus Checks for Taxpayers
President Trump is weighing the option of issuing another set of stimulus checks for taxpayers. This decision comes amidst Elon Musk’s Doge campaign advocating for reduced federal spending. The potential checks could reach as much as $1,500.
WASHINGTON – The deadline is nearing for a select group of American taxpayers to claim up to $1,400 in stimulus funds from 2021 pandemic relief.
The IRS has stated that some Americans might still qualify for the Recovery Rebate Credit, but this is only for those who did not file their 2021 tax returns.
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Here are the key points:
IRS Stimulus Checks: Who’s Eligible?
Background:
The Recovery Rebate Credit is available to individuals who either did not receive all pandemic-related stimulus payments or received less than they were entitled to. The IRS has previously announced that it is distributing approximately $2.4 billion to around 1 million taxpayers who neglected to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns, having found many eligible taxpayers overlooked it.
What We Know:
Qualified taxpayers who filed their 2021 tax return but did not fill the Recovery Rebate Credit field or entered it as $0 when they were actually eligible will be among those receiving the payment.
Further Insights:
Eligible taxpayers will not need to take any action to receive these payments, which were distributed automatically in December and should have been received by most by late January 2025, according to the IRS.
Most recipients should have received their payments via automatic direct deposit or in a paper check by mail.
FILE – An illustration of the dollar from March 17, 2025. (Photo by Cris Faga/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Taxpayers Who Did Not File a 2021 Tax Return May Qualify
What to Do:
The IRS indicated that taxpayers who have yet to file their 2021 tax returns could be eligible for a refund if they file and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit by the April 15, 2025, deadline.
“Eligible taxpayers who did not file must submit a tax return to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit, even if their income from work, business, or other sources was low or non-existent,” the agency explained.
How to Verify if You Claimed the Recovery Rebate Credit on 2021 Tax Returns
Here’s how taxpayers can verify whether they claimed the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns:
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Review the Tax Return: Examine your 2021 tax return for entries related to the Recovery Rebate Credit. If you claimed it, it should be listed there.
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Use IRS Online Account: Log in to your IRS Online Account to access your tax records, including any claimed Recovery Rebate Credits.
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Contact the IRS: If you still have questions, reach out to the IRS directly for assistance. They can help you confirm if the credit was claimed on your return.
The Source: Information in this article was gathered from materials published regarding the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit on the IRS website, reported from Cincinnati, with contributions from FOX 5 DC.
