IRS Stimulus Check $1,400 | Check if you will Receive it this Week

Millions of Americans may still be in line for a $1,400 stimulus check—if they act fast. As the 2025 tax season winds down, the IRS is making a final push to distribute unclaimed third-round Economic Impact Payments (EIPs)—the last wave of federal stimulus checks issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. For many low-income or non-filing individuals, this could be their last opportunity to receive relief they missed out on years ago.

If you never claimed your $1,400 stimulus payment, this week could be your moment to finally see it land in your bank account—but only if your tax filings are in order.

What Were the COVID-19 Stimulus Checks?

Between March 2020 and March 2021, the U.S. government distributed three rounds of direct payments to help households cover unexpected costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officially referred to as Economic Impact Payments, the checks totaled $814 billion and were distributed as follows:

Stimulus Round	Amount per Filer	Amount per Child	Release Date
First	$1,200	$500	March 2020
Second	$600	$600	December 2020
Third	$1,400	$1,400	March 2021

The third and final round—$1,400 per eligible adult and dependent—was delivered in early 2021. However, many individuals, especially those with little or no income, never filed the necessary tax returns to receive the full payment.

Who Can Still Get the $1,400 Stimulus Check?

If you never received the third stimulus check and did not file taxes for 2021, you’re still eligible to claim it as a Recovery Rebate Credit—but only until April 15, 2025.

To receive the credit:

• You must file a 2021 tax return, even if you had no income.
• You must meet eligibility criteria (e.g., income under $75,000 for single filers or $150,000 for married couples).
• You need to file returns for all years you’re claiming missed credits (2021–2024).

“Eligible taxpayers who did not file must file a tax return to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit, even if their income was minimal or non-existent,” the IRS stated.

Will You Get a $1,400 Check This Week?

If you already filed your 2021 taxes but forgot to claim the $1,400 credit, the IRS began automatically issuing payments early this year. These checks were expected to arrive by late January 2025 for most taxpayers.

However, if you’ve only recently filed or are doing so now, and your 2021 return has no issues, you may see the payment land in your account by the end of this week—depending on processing times.

Use the IRS “Get My Payment” tool to:

• Track the status of your check
• Confirm eligibility
• Review action steps needed

Need Help Filing? The IRS Has You Covered

If the tax filing process feels overwhelming—especially for first-time filers or people with mixed income sources like gig work—the IRS offers free filing resources, including:

Free IRS Assistance Programs	Who Qualifies
Free File	Income under $67,000
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)	Low-to-moderate income, disabilities, ESL needs
TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly)	Age 65 and older

Visit the IRS Free File page or locate a VITA/TCE site near you.

Beware of scams: With more IRS communications going out during tax season, scammers are more active. The IRS never calls, texts, or emails asking for payment info.

If you miss this year’s tax filing deadline, you may forfeit your $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit permanently. The IRS enforces a three-year statute of limitations for unclaimed tax credits—meaning this is your last chance to claim the third stimulus check.

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