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U.S. Is Sending Stimulus Checks in 2025: Here’s Who Is Eligible for Payments

U.S. Is Sending Stimulus Checks in 2025: Here’s Who Is Eligible for Payments

In 2025, the U.S. government, through the IRS, is distributing special stimulus payments of up to $1,400. These payments are designed to help individuals who missed out on the third round of Economic Impact Payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you think you might qualify, here’s what you need to know.

Who Is Eligible?

The IRS is issuing these payments to individuals who:

  1. Filed a 2021 Tax Return: The IRS identified taxpayers who either left the Recovery Rebate Credit field blank or claimed $0 despite being eligible.
  2. Missed Out on Previous Stimulus Payments: If you didn’t receive the full $1,400 from the third round of stimulus payments in 2021, you may now qualify to receive the balance.

How Much Are the Payments?

Eligible taxpayers can receive up to $1,400. The exact amount depends on income, filing status, and the number of dependents claimed on your 2021 tax return.

When and How Will Payments Be Sent?

  • Distribution Timeline: Payments began in December 2024, with most recipients expected to receive their funds by the end of January 2025.
  • Payment Method: The IRS will send payments via direct deposit or paper checks, depending on the details provided on your most recent tax return.

What Do You Need to Do?

For most eligible taxpayers, no action is required. The IRS is processing these payments automatically, so there’s no need to file an amended return.

For Non-Filers

If you didn’t file a 2021 tax return but believe you’re eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit, there’s still time to act. File your return before the April 15, 2025, tax deadline to claim any funds owed.

Background on Stimulus Payments

The U.S. government issued three rounds of stimulus payments during the pandemic to help Americans cope with economic challenges. These included:

  1. March 2020: $1,200 per individual under the CARES Act.
  2. December 2020: $600 per individual under the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
  3. March 2021: $1,400 per individual under the American Rescue Plan Act.

If you didn’t receive the full amount during any of these rounds, the Recovery Rebate Credit allows you to claim the difference.

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