How to Claim Your Final $1,400 Stimulus Check: Key Deadlines and Income Requirements
Don’t Miss Out: File Your 2021 Tax Return by April 18, 2025, to Get Your COVID-19 Stimulus Payment
Hey there! It’s great news that you can still claim your final $1,400 stimulus check from the COVID-19 relief efforts. It’s part of the American Rescue Plan Act, designed to help folks like you bounce back from the pandemic’s financial impact according to Marca.
To get your hands on that money, you just need to file your 2021 tax return by April 18, 2025. The key is to make sure your income from 2020 meets certain limits. For single folks, that means earning $75,000 or less. If you’re married and filing together, your combined income should be $150,000 or less. And if you’re the head of a household, your income shouldn’t go over $112,500. So, if you think you might qualify, go ahead and file that tax return! It’s worth checking out to see if you can get that extra cash.
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How to Claim the $1,400 Stimulus Check: Social Security Number Requirements and Filing Deadline
Additionally, you must have a Social Security number and cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return to qualify for this payment. However, if a family member passed away after January 1, 2021, you can still file a claim on their behalf. The option to file online remains open until October 1, 2024.