Still Waiting for Your IRS Stimulus Checks in 2025? Here’s How to Track Up to $1,400

IRS Stimulus Checks: Millions of Americans may still be owed up to $1,400 as part of a federal stimulus payment, but time is almost up to claim it. The Recovery Rebate Credit, tied to the third round of stimulus payments under the 2021 pandemic relief package, is still available — if you act before the final deadline on April 15, 2025.

Whether you didn’t receive the payment due to a missed tax filing or a system error, the IRS offers a secure way to check your payment status. Here’s what you need to know and how to take action before it’s too late.

Who Is Still Eligible?

You may qualify for this one-time payment if:

• You didn’t receive the third stimulus in 2021
• You had a valid Social Security Number
• You were not listed as a dependent on another person’s return
• You had low or no income and didn’t think you needed to file

Many individuals who rely on non-taxable income sources — such as Social Security, veterans’ benefits, or disability assistance — may have skipped filing in 2021, not realizing they still needed to file to claim their stimulus.

The Deadline to File: April 15, 2025

If you don’t file your 2021 tax return by the deadline, you forfeit the payment permanently.

To help those eligible, the IRS continues to provide free online filing options for low-income individuals, making it easier to claim the funds you’re owed.

How to Track My stimulus check

If you’ve already filed or just want to check your status, the IRS offers a digital tool known as “Get My Payment.” It’s a safe and fast way to track the progress of your $1,400 payment.

What You’ll Need:

• Your Social Security Number
• Date of birth
• Mailing address from your latest return
• A copy of your most recent tax return (for reference)

What the Tool Shows:

• Payment Sent: Your check or deposit has been processed with an exact delivery date.
• Status Unavailable: Your payment hasn’t been scheduled yet, even if you’re eligible.
• More Info Needed: The IRS couldn’t deliver your payment, often due to invalid banking or address info.

The tool also allows you to update your banking details in certain situations, speeding up direct deposit delivery if you haven’t already submitted that information.

Why Many Missed the Original Payment

When the third round of stimulus checks was issued in 2021, many people didn’t realize that they needed to file a tax return, even if they weren’t required to in previous years. This includes:

• Retirees
• Disabled individuals
• Those living solely on Social Security
• Low-income workers who didn’t meet the filing threshold

As a result, the IRS never processed payments for many who were fully eligible.

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If you haven’t received your payment and believe you qualify:

1. File your 2021 tax return immediately if you haven’t yet.
2. Access the Get My Payment tool on the official IRS website.
3. Use free tax filing resources provided for individuals earning under a set threshold.
4. Double-check your banking and address details to avoid processing issues.

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Final Takeaway

The clock is ticking. If you missed your third stimulus payment, the IRS is offering a final window to claim it — but only if you act by April 15, 2025. Don’t miss out on up to $1,400 that could still be yours.

Take a few minutes to check your status, file if needed, and ensure your details are up to date. Once the deadline passes, the opportunity to claim this credit will be gone for good.