Are you asking, “Where Is My Stimulus Check?” While the IRS has distributed all Economic Impact Payments, and the Get My Payment tool is no longer available, you might still be able to receive your payment. The IRS is making special payments this month to one million taxpayers who didn’t claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, and it’s crucial to understand how you can claim this credit for missing stimulus payments from previous years.
How to Claim a Missing Stimulus Payment
If you did not receive an Economic Impact Payment, or received less than the full amount, you can claim the Recovery Rebate Credit. This credit can be claimed on your federal tax return for either the 2020 or 2021 tax year, depending on which payment you believe you missed. It’s important to remember that the Economic Impact Payments were issued for different tax years. The first and second payments relate to the 2020 tax year, while the third payment is associated with the 2021 tax year. To claim any missing stimulus money, you will need to file a tax return for the relevant year and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit.
Verifying Your Economic Impact Payment Amounts
To accurately claim the Recovery Rebate Credit, you’ll need to know the exact amounts of any Economic Impact Payments you have already received. Here’s how you can find this information:
Your Online IRS Account: The most convenient way to check your payment history is through your IRS online account. Once logged in, navigate to the “Tax Records” page and look for the “Economic Impact Payment Information” section. Here, you will find the total amounts for your first, second, and third Economic Impact Payments.
IRS Notices: The IRS also sent out notices related to each payment. You may have received these notices at the address they have on file:
- Notice 1444: Details about the first Economic Impact Payment for the 2020 tax year.
- Notice 1444-B: Details about the second Economic Impact Payment for the 2020 tax year.
- Notice 1444-C: Details about the third Economic Impact Payment for the 2021 tax year.
- Letter 6475: Sent through March 2022, this letter confirms the total amount of the third Economic Impact Payment and any plus-up payments for the 2021 tax year.
For married individuals filing jointly, both spouses should check their own online IRS accounts or review their individual letters to get their portion of the payments. This information is essential for correctly calculating your Recovery Rebate Credit.
If you believe you are missing a stimulus payment, don’t worry. By claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 or 2021 tax return and using your IRS account or notices to verify amounts, you can still receive the funds you are entitled to.
