Missing Stimulus Payments (2024)

If you did not get all three rounds of stimulus payments, it’s not too late to find out why! Learn how to get your payments.

I didn't get my stimulus money! What can I do?

It depends on which payments are missing.

There were three rounds of payments:

First round:Up to $1,200 per adult + $500 for each child
Second round:Up to $600 per adult + $600 for each child
Third round:Up to $1,400 per adult + $1,400 for each dependent (child or adult)

The first two rounds were for2020. The third round was for2021. The IRS calls the stimulus payments “Recovery Rebate Credits” because they were actually advances of tax credits.

  • If you are missing a payment from the first two rounds, you can file a2020tax return and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on Line 30 of IRS Form 1040. The deadline for filing a 2020 return for this or any purpose is May 17, 2024!
  • If you are missing a payment from the third round, you can file a2021tax return and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on Line 30 of IRS Form 1040.
  • If you are missing a payment from the first two roundsanda payment from the third round, you will have to file both a 2020 and a 2021 return.
  • To claim the credit, you will need to know how much money you are missing. For more information, go toEIP Payments.

Need help filing a return?

You'll be filing a return for a prior year, either 2020 or 2021 or both, to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit. During the current tax filing season (roughly February to April of 2024), DC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites can help you file a return.

What if my stimulus money was issued, but waslost, stolen or destroyed?

You can start a payment trace by calling the IRS at 800-919-9835. Or mail or fax a completed Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund, to the IRS. For more information about payment tracing go toIRS Payment Trace.

Can I check the status of my payments?

You can check the status of any of your payments by going to (or creating) yourIRS Online Account.

Questions?Call Legal Aid DC at(202) 628-1161.

Missing Stimulus Payments (2024)

FAQs

How do I recover a missing stimulus payment? ›

What if my stimulus money was issued, but was lost, stolen or destroyed? You can start a payment trace by calling the IRS at 800-919-9835. Or mail or fax a completed Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund, to the IRS. For more information about payment tracing go to IRS Payment Trace.

What if I didn't receive all of my stimulus money? ›

To start a payment trace:

Call the IRS at 800-919-9835.

Is it too late to claim stimulus money? ›

If you haven't received your $3,200 in stimulus checks, you can still claim the full amounts by filing your 2020 and 2021 tax returns by May 17th, 2024.

Is the IRS sending out the third round of economic impact payments? ›

Most eligible people already received the full amount of their credit in advance and don't need to include any information about this payment when they file their 2021 tax return. As required by law, the IRS is no longer issuing third-round Economic Impact Payments.

Can I still claim my stimulus checks? ›

How to claim missing stimulus checks. The deadline to file a return and claim the 2020 and 2021 credits is May 17, 2024, and April 15, 2025, respectively. This is because you typically have three years from the due date to claim a refund.

How do I get my stimulus check reissued? ›

What you need to do
  1. Call us at 800-829-0115 to request a replacement check.
  2. If you have the expired check, please destroy it.
  3. When you receive the new check, remember to cash it.
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Will I get a stimulus check if I haven't filed taxes in 3 years? ›

It doesn't matter whether you pay taxes — someone that filed a return with $0 income will still get a stimulus check — but whether you file.

Can I cash my stimulus check after one year? ›

U.S. Treasury checks are paper checks issued by federal government agencies. Some of the most common reasons for receiving a Treasury check include tax refunds, stimulus payments, or social security benefits. U.S. Treasury checks expire one year from the date they were issued.

What if I still haven't received my $1400 stimulus? ›

If you did not receive the 3rd stimulus check, you can get it by filing a 2021 tax return and use the recovery rebate credit in Federal Review. The stimulus amount will show up on line 30 of the Form 1040.

Why did I get $2800 from the IRS today? ›

The third Economic Impact Payment will be larger for most eligible people. Eligible individuals who filed a joint tax return will receive up to $2,800, and all other eligible individuals will receive up to $1,400. Those with qualifying dependents on their tax return will receive up to $1,400 per qualifying dependent.

Where do I call if I didn't get my stimulus check? ›

The IRS also launched a new hotline to help answer FAQs about stimulus payments, which you can reach at 800-919-9835.

Who do I contact about my stimulus check? ›

Those with questions can call the stimulus check hotline at 1-800-919- 9835.

Can I track my stimulus check with my social security number? ›

The IRS Get My Payment tool used allow individuals to track and confirm their Economic Impact Payments, offering transparency and reassurance during the distribution of these payments.

What is IRS Form 3911 used for? ›

Form 3911 is completed by the taxpayer to provide the Service with information needed to trace the nonreceipt or loss of the already issued refund check.

What do I do if I didn't receive my $600 stimulus check? ›

Check stimulus payment status

Refer to when you'll receive your payment. Allow 45 days beyond mailing timeframes to allow for processing. If it's been over 45 days, contact us.

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