According to the Internal Revenue Service, the funds will either be mailed as a paper check or instantly deposited into the bank accounts of qualified individuals.
In the upcoming weeks, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will automatically make special payments of up to $1,400 to about 1 million taxpayers. The funds will either be mailed as a paper check or directly deposited into the bank accounts of qualified individuals.
According to the IRS, approximately $2.4 billion will be disbursed to taxpayers who neglected to include a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The credit was available to those who had received less than the entire amount of the Covid stimulation payment or who had missed one of the payments. However, the IRS reported on Friday that it had found that many qualified individuals had not.
In a statement, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said, “After examining our internal data, we discovered that one million taxpayers failed to claim this complex credit when they were truly qualified.”
Here’s more about the unexpected cash this group of taxpayers will soon receive:
What’s the likelihood I’ll receive a check?
I apologize; it’s probably quite low. Federal stimulus funds, formerly known as Economic Impact funds, have already been disbursed to the majority of eligible taxpayers, according to the IRS.
Taxpayers who filed a 2021 – return but either left the Recovery Rebate Credit data box blank or filled it out as $0 when they were actually entitled for the credit will receive the special payouts that the IRS announced.
How will this work?
Taxpayers who qualify are not required to do anything. This month, the payments will be made automatically, and by the end of January 2025, they should come via cheque or direct transfer. They will be delivered to the address the IRS has on file or to the bank account indicated on the taxpayer’s 2023 return.
Although payments will differ, each person may receive up to $1,400. Details regarding eligibility and the calculation of the payment have been made available online by the IRS.
Eligible taxpayers will get separate letters from the IRS informing them of the special payment.
What if I haven’t filed my 2021 tax return yet?
The money may still be available to you. However, the IRS states that even if a taxpayer’s income from a job, business, or other source was little or nonexistent, they still need to file a tax return and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit before the deadline of April 15, 2025.
What was the number of COVID stimulus payment rounds?
A total of $814 billion was distributed in three waves to households affected by the pandemic. The amounts that people received were determined by the IRS based on their income, tax filing status, and the number of qualified dependents or children they had.
The CARES Act provided up to $1,200 per income tax filer and $500 per child to qualified individuals in March 2020. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, eligible persons received up to $600 per kid and $600 each income tax filer in December 2020. Under the American Rescue Plan Act, qualified taxpayers got up to $1,400 per kid and $1,400 per income tax filer in March 2021.
When will the IRS send the payments?
The majority of the payments will arrive by late January 2025, according to the tax agency, while the cheques will be mailed in December.
Either a paper check or an automatic direct deposit into the recipient’s bank account will deliver the funds.
Conclusion
The idea of a million taxpayers receiving up to $1,400 from the IRS is exciting, especially in these challenging economic times. If you think you might be eligible, don’t wait—take action today to claim your funds. Whether it’s a small boost or a significant financial help, this money could be just what you need to ease your worries or achieve a goal.
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FAQs
How do I know if I have an unclaimed stimulus check?
Log into your IRS account or use the “Get My Payment” tool to check your payment history.
What happens if I miss the deadline to claim my check?
Unfortunately, if you miss the deadline, you may forfeit your right to the payment. Act quickly to avoid losing out.
Can I claim a stimulus check for previous years?
Yes, you may be able to claim payments from previous rounds of stimulus checks by filing or amending your tax return.
Do I need to pay taxes on the stimulus check?
No, stimulus checks are not considered taxable income.
Can non-filers still claim their checks?
Yes, non-filers can use the IRS Non-Filer tool or submit a simplified tax return to claim their payments.