Millions of Americans to Receive $1,400 Payments—Check If You Qualify Now

The IRS is back in the spotlight, and this time, it’s because of the $1,400 stimulus payments making their way to eligible Americans. If you’ve heard the buzz but aren’t sure if you’re eligible or when you’ll get it, we’ve got all the details laid out for you.

Who’s Getting the $1,400 Check?

This isn’t a new stimulus program, but rather an extension of the Recovery Rebate Credit for people who missed out on the initial stimulus payments from the COVID-19 relief packages.

So, if you didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return (maybe you weren’t aware of it or accidentally left the field blank), you could be in luck. The IRS recently reviewed returns and found over a million taxpayers who qualified but never got their money.

Here’s What You Need to Qualify:

To be eligible for the $1,400 stimulus check, you need to meet these requirements:

• Filed a 2021 Tax Return: If you filed but didn’t claim the credit, you could automatically receive the payment.
• Income Limits:
  • Single filers: AGI less than $80,000
  • Married filing jointly: AGI less than $160,000
  • Head of household: AGI less than $112,500
• Legal Residency: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and you cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.

How Will You Get Paid?

The IRS began issuing the payments in December 2024, and most people should see them by the end of February 2025. If you have direct deposit set up with the IRS, the payment will be deposited directly into your bank account. Otherwise, you’ll receive a paper check in the mail.

What If You Didn’t File a 2021 Tax Return?

Good news—you can still claim the money! If you missed filing your 2021 taxes, you have until April 15, 2025, to file and request the Recovery Rebate Credit. This even applies to people with little or no income who typically don’t file taxes.

Watch Out for Scams

Whenever free money is involved, scammers follow. If you receive a text, email, or phone call asking for your personal information in exchange for your stimulus check, don’t fall for it. Always check official IRS updates on irs.gov to avoid scams.