Don’t Miss Out: IRS $1,400 Stimulus Deadline for 1 Million Americans

In 2021, when the whole world was suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the US government released the third round of economic relief package under the American Rescue Plan. Under this scheme, a stimulus check of $1,400 was given so that the economically affected citizens could get some relief. However, there are still more than 1 million Americans who did not receive this payment and now they have the last chance to get it.

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is appealing to people to file their 2021 tax returns before April 15, 2025, so that they can get this amount under Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC).

Why is this payment important?

This $1,400 payment is not just a figure—it is a financial boost for those who lost income or whose financial situation was shaken due to the pandemic. Most eligible citizens received this amount automatically under this scheme in 2021, but many missed it. The reasons are obvious—either they were not aware of the RRC, or they did not consider it necessary to file taxes, especially those whose income comes from tax-exempt sources like Social Security.

The IRS estimates that a total of $2.4 billion in payments under this scheme is still pending, and it can still be delivered to those who did not file taxes in 2021.

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Who can claim it?

The IRS has identified about 1 million taxpayers who either did not claim the RRC on their 2021 tax returns or mistakenly wrote $0. Now they are being automatically sent this payment through mail or direct deposit. These people will also get a separate letter giving information about the payment.

But those who did not file their 2021 tax return are still deprived of this payment. They are required to file their return before April 15, 2025. The IRS has also clarified that this credit is also available to those whose income was very low or no in 2021. Therefore, this opportunity is especially important for the low-income class.

Eligibility conditions

The following conditions must be met to be eligible for this stimulus check:

• The applicant must have a valid Social Security Number.
• He must not be claimed as dependent on another person’s tax return.
• It is necessary to file a 2021 tax return, even if the income is zero.

Also, there is a possibility that a person may also be eligible for other benefits such as Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit when filing a tax return, which can give them a bigger refund.

Help is also available

The IRS has ensured that those who are having difficulty filing taxes can get help through Taxpayer Assistance Centers. Locations and appointments for these centers can be obtained from the IRS website. Additionally, Free Filing is also available on the IRS website for certain eligible individuals.

Experts’ Opinion

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in December, “The IRS is constantly working towards improvement and helping taxpayers is our priority. We identified through our internal data that about 1 million taxpayers mistakenly did not claim this credit when they were eligible for it.”

Alex Bean, a financial literacy instructor at the University of Tennessee, says, “Getting a stimulus check in 2025 may seem surprising, but it is for those who were eligible in 2021 but could not claim it. This is an opportunity for financial relief for them.” At the same time, Lisa Perkins, a professor at the UConn Law Tax Clinic, says, “Now that we are going through a period of post-Covid inflation, this $1,400 payment means a lot to a family in need, especially for those who are food insecure.

Financial expert Kevin Thompson believes that, “Although this amount may be helpful to the individual, it will not have much impact on inflation. Most people will use it to repay their increasing debt, especially low to middle income families.

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Conclusion

The amount of $1,400 may seem trivial to someone, but for millions of American citizens, it can be an essential financial support. This is not just a stimulus check, but an opportunity to get the relief that they were deprived of earlier.

If you have not filed taxes in 2021, do not delay. Visit the IRS website today to get the necessary information and claim your eligibility before April 15. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—do not miss it.

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