Deadline Approaches: File Your 2021 Tax Return by April 15, 2025
If you missed out on the $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment in 2021, there’s still time to claim it—but you must act quickly. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set a final deadline of April 15, 2025, for eligible individuals to file their 2021 tax returns and receive the Recovery Rebate Credit.
Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify for the $1,400 stimulus check if:
- You were a U.S. citizen or resident alien in 2021.
- You did not receive the full third-round Economic Impact Payment.
- You haven’t yet filed a 2021 tax return to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit.
Even individuals with little or no income in 2021 may be eligible. The IRS estimates that approximately 1.1 million people are still owed these payments, totaling over $1 billion in unclaimed funds.
How to Claim Your Payment
To receive your stimulus check:
- File a 2021 Tax Return: Submit your return by April 15, 2025, to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit.
- Use IRS Resources: Visit the IRS website for guidance on filing and to check your eligibility.
- Seek Assistance: If you need help, consider reaching out to a tax professional or a local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Don’t Miss the Deadline
Failing to file by April 15 means forfeiting your chance to receive the $1,400 payment. The IRS will not issue these payments after the deadline, and the unclaimed funds will revert to the U.S. Treasury.
For more detailed information, refer to the IRS announcement: IRS announces special payments going this month to 1 million taxpayers who did not claim 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit.
Act now to ensure you receive the financial support you’re entitled to.