The IRS will send $1,400 stimulus checks to nearly 1 million taxpayers, including seniors, who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.
Who qualifies for the $1,400 IRS payment?
Eligibility depends on your 2021 tax return—if you left the Recovery Rebate Credit blank or wrote $0 when you were eligible, you may be required to pay. Applicable income limits:
- Single filers: AGI ≤ $75,000 (phases out at $80,000)
- Married filers filing jointly: AGI ≤ $150,000 (phases out at $160,000)
- Head of household: AGI ≤ $112,500 (phases out at $120,000)
How will you receive your stimulus check?
The IRS will automatically send payments by direct deposit or paper check based on your 2021 tax records. Most payments should arrive by the end of January 2025. If you qualify, no action is required.
🔍 Not sure if you qualify? Check your 2021 tax return for the Recovery Rebate Credit.
Deadline Reminder: April 15, 2025
If you haven't filed your 2021 tax return yet, you still have time! Even if you have little or no income, filing by the deadline will ensure you get your $1,400 federal tax refund.
Summary
This IRS move ensures that seniors and eligible taxpayers get the financial relief they missed. Check your 2021 taxes - don't waste money!
💡 Forgot your previous stimulus check? The "Get My Payment" tool on the IRS website can help you verify your status.
🔍 Reliable References
1. About the $1,400 Economic Stimulus Check Subsidy (Economic Recovery Tax Credit Reissue)
Official announcement from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (September 2023):
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirmed that it will continue to process unclaimed Economic Recovery Tax Credits (i.e., tax refund compensation for the third round of economic stimulus checks) on 2021 tax returns.
🔗 IRS Press Release IR-2023-166
Eligibility and Income Limits:
The original eligibility criteria for the third round of stimulus payments ($1,400 per person, including income taxes) came from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act.
🔗 American Aid Explained
2. Payment Time and Method
Automatic Payment: The IRS has clarified that eligible individuals need to apply separately, and the payment will be automatically processed based on the tax return information.
🔗 IRS FAQ: Restoration of the Tax Refund Credit
"Get My Payment" tool: The IRS has closed the tool, but you can check your 2021 tax return (line 30 of Form 1040) to confirm whether the Tax Refund Credit has been applied.
🔗 IRS statement
3. Supplemental filing date for 2021 tax return (April 15, 2025)
According to IRS rules, the early filing date for claiming a tax refund (such as the Recovery Rebate Credit) is generally three years after the tax return date. The original filing date of the 2021 tax return is April 15, 2022, so the filing date is April 15, 2025.
🔗 IRS first refund rules
How to verify your personal eligibility?
Log in to your IRS account and check your 2021 tax return (line 30 of Form 1040 if there is a Recovery Rebate Credit).
If you haven't already, you can file your 2021 tax return through the IRS filing tool:
🔗 IRS Filing
Low Income/Tariff Assistance: You can contact an IRS volunteer organization, such as VITA, for help filing your taxes:
🔗 IRS VITA Program
