IRS Issues Final Reminder for Americans to Claim $1,400 Stimulus Check Before April 15 Deadline

Eligible individuals must file their 2021 tax returns by the deadline or forfeit unclaimed Recovery Rebate Credit funds to the U.S. Treasury.

The April 15, 2025 deadline marks the last chance for eligible taxpayers to claim their $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit from the 2021 tax year.
Approximately 1.1 million Americans have yet to claim their stimulus payments, with over $1 billion in refunds remaining unclaimed, according to the IRS.
Eligibility includes individuals who did not file a 2021 tax return, regardless of income, and those who filed but failed to claim the credit.
The full $1,400 is available to single filers with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000 and married couples earning up to $150,000, with phase-outs for higher incomes.
Taxpayers who miss the April 15 deadline will permanently lose the opportunity to claim these funds, as unclaimed amounts will revert to the U.S. Treasury.