Surprise $1,312 Payments in 2025: Find Out If You Qualify Now

If you’re wondering about the buzz around $1,312 stimulus checks in 2025, you’re not alone. Many Americans are eager to know if they qualify for this financial boost. Let’s break it down in simple terms so you can find out if you’re eligible and how to claim your payment.

What’s This $1,312 Payment About?

There are two major payments happening in 2025 that could put money in your pocket:

1. Alaska’s $1,312 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) – If you live in Alaska, you could be eligible for this payment, which comes from the state’s oil revenue.
2. IRS Recovery Rebate Credit (Up to $1,400) – This is for taxpayers who missed out on their 2021 stimulus checks and didn’t claim the credit on their tax returns.

Let’s go over the details for both so you know if you qualify.

Alaska’s $1,312 PFD – Who Gets It?

If you’re a resident of Alaska, you could get a $1,312 payment as part of the state’s annual oil revenue share. Here’s what you need to qualify:

• You must have lived in Alaska for the entire previous year
• You plan to stay in Alaska indefinitely
• You weren’t out of the state for more than 180 days (except for valid reasons like military service, education, or medical care)
• You don’t have a criminal record

How to Apply: Applications are open from January 1 to March 31, 2025. You can apply online through the myPFD portal or by mail.

When Will You Get Paid? Payments will be sent out in January 2025, with the exact date depending on your birthdate.

IRS Recovery Rebate Credit – Do You Qualify?

If you didn’t get the full stimulus check in 2021, the IRS is sending out payments of up to $1,400 to eligible taxpayers. These payments started in December 2024, and most will be completed by January 2025.

Who’s Eligible?

• If you filed a 2021 tax return but didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit, the IRS is sending you a payment automatically – you don’t have to do anything!
• If you didn’t file a 2021 tax return, you can still claim your money by filing it before April 15, 2025. Even if you had no income, you might still qualify.

What You Should Do Now

• Alaska Residents – If you qualify for the $1,312 PFD, apply before March 31, 2025!
• General Taxpayers – If you missed the 2021 stimulus check, make sure you filed your taxes correctly. If not, submit a 2021 return before April 15, 2025 to claim your money!

This is free money for those who qualify, so don’t miss your chance to claim it.