Over 1 Million Americans Can Still Claim $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit By 2025 Deadline: Here's How

American citizens who did not claim their Recovery Rebate Credit in 2021 have until April 15 to file their taxes and claim up to $1,400 from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The agency began issuing payments in December 2024 to those who were eligible but did not claim the credit, reserved for individuals who did not receive one or more stimulus checks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligibility and Automatic Payments: The IRS has identified more than 1 million taxpayers who missed claiming the credit. To qualify, individuals need to file their 2021 tax return and claim the credit. Automatic payments are made to those who filed their returns correctly.

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Payment Details and Income Limits: Eligible individuals can obtain up to $1,400, with income limits of $75,000 for single filers or $150,000 for married couples.

If you are not sure whether you claimed the credit, you can check your 2021 return or review the Economic Impact Payments on the IRS website.

Deadline and Filing Requirements: Taxpayers should be aware that they are required to file their returns by the April 15 deadline if they wish to receive the payment.

The IRS will send notifications to eligible individuals by mail about the payment, and the money will either be sent via direct deposit or a paper check.

Turmoil In The IRS

The IRS dismissed thousands of probationary workers during peak tax season, a move that was challenged but then reinstated after a Supreme Court ruling, leading to concerns about refund delays and data security.

Meanwhile, Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned after disagreeing with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over access to sensitive beneficiary data.

At the same time, reports emerged that DOGE silently deleted or altered over 1,000 canceled contract listings, removing more than $4 billion in claimed savings. Despite increased scrutiny, DOGE has presented no direct explanation, instead blaming federal agencies for the mistakes.

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