Can you imagine money being available to claim, and no one claims it? Is it because they don’t want it? Or because they don’t know they can claim it? Well, if you’re interested in this news, keep reading because you might also be eligible for this stimulus check.
There are still people who haven’t claimed the stimulus check the government approved in 2021, and yes, some still haven’t received it!
And of course, patience has a limit, and that limit has now arrived for the IRS, which has set a deadline to claim that money.
So, if you didn’t claim it and forget again, you’ll lose that money forever… Don’t you need $1,400?
What happens if I don’t file my return on time?
The answer is pretty simple: the money is lost forever. Literally. There will be no way to claim it after that date. It doesn’t matter if you qualify or not: if you don’t take action, the check won’t arrive. Do you need more excuses not to file?
Who can collect this money?
Anyone who, of course, hasn’t received it and didn’t file that year can still claim it through a Recovery Rebate Credit.
Which stimulus check are we talking about?
Even though more than three years have passed since this payment was announced, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has confirmed that there are still thousands of people who haven’t requested this payment, which was intended to help with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.
It was as simple as filing taxes and requesting the refund, and even if you didn’t file taxes in 2021, you could still qualify for this check, precisely because it was meant for people with low incomes and few resources (to provide them with this extra money).
Why haven’t they claimed it?
Mainly because they didn’t know this check could be claimed even if you didn’t file in 2021, and others simply didn’t know they were eligible to receive it. So, hurry up, because you still have a few days left before this check is lost forever in the IRS drawer.
Until when can I file for it?
The last day of this year’s tax season, April 15, 2025. After that date, anyone who hasn’t requested it will no longer be able to do so.
How can I claim the check?
It’s very easy, and we’re annoyed you haven’t done it already, but we’ll explain step by step what you need to do. Luckily, this payment doesn’t require an accountant or any payment. You just have to file a tax return for the 2021 tax year. Even if you didn’t earn much that year, this process will allow the IRS to review your case and send you the corresponding payment.
This procedure is officially called the “Recovery Rebate Credit,” as we mentioned earlier, and although it may sound complicated, it’s accessible even for those who have never filed a tax return before. You’re running out of excuses not to file… right?
And what if I’m not sure whether I qualify?
There’s no magic formula, but if you didn’t receive the $1,400 in 2021 and didn’t file your return, it’s very likely you’re entitled to that amount. Checking is easy, and you have nothing to lose.
Community organizations and social entities are emphasizing this issue, especially because the people who tend to miss out on this aid are the most vulnerable: elderly people, migrants, informal workers, and low-income families, since they’re the ones who can least afford to lose a $1,400 benefit.
So, remember and write it down, April 15, 2025 is the last chance to file your return and request this check that is rightfully yours, and once that deadline passes, there’s no going back.
The situation is clear: the money is there, waiting for you. But no one is going to knock on your door to hand it to you. You have to take the first step. And the sooner you do it, the better.