IRS deadline for $1,400 stimulus checks approaching

The deadline for taxpayers to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit is just days away.

When is the deadline?

April 15 is Tax Day for 2024 returns, and it is also the deadline to claim any tax refunds or credits from tax year 2021 — including the $1,400 stimulus check.

Am I eligible for the stimulus check?

To be eligible, you must have been a resident of the U.S. in 2021 with a valid Social Security number and not claimed as a dependent on someone else's return that year.

Income limits also apply. Single filers qualify for the full $1,400 with an adjusted gross income up to $75,000. Married couples who filed jointly qualify for $2,800 with a combined adjusted gross income up to $150,000.

Individuals may also be able to receive a stimulus check if they did not file a 2021 return, according to the IRS. You would need to back-file a tax return to claim the credit, even if your income from a job, business or other source was minimal or nonexistent.

How do I claim my stimulus check?

The checks will be sent automatically to eligible taxpayers who file their 2021 taxes.

The IRS said checks will be mailed or deposited into the bank account provided with a 2023 return. A separate letter will be sent with a payment notification.