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Get the Most Out of Your Stimulus Payment.
Claim Your Final COVID-19 Stimulus Check Before the Deadline
Even though the World Health Organization declared in 2023 that COVID-19 was no longer a global emergency, U.S. citizens and residents can still claim the final COVID-19 stimulus check. You have until April 18, 2025 to do this if you file your 2021 tax return by then. If you missed earlier stimulus payments and you might be able to get them back through the Recovery Rebate Credit when you file your taxes.
To qualify for the third stimulus check, you need to meet certain income limits. You can get the check if your household’s income is up to $80,000 for individuals, $160,000 for married couples filing together, or $120,000 for heads of households. You must have a valid Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to qualify. Also, if you were claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return you can’t claim the check for yourself, according to the report of Marca.
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Claim Missed Payments and Maximize Your Tax Refund with Free Tax Prep Tools
If you need help with claiming your stimulus payment and tax preparation tools like MyFreeTaxes and TurboTax can assist you. The IRS also offers Free File for those earning $73,000 or less, so you can prepare and file your taxes online for free. Using these resources can help you make sure you get any missed stimulus payments and other tax credits you’re eligible.
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