No Email, No Letter? Here’s How to Find Out If the $1,400 Stimulus Is Yours

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Income Limits: Single filers earning up to $75,000 or joint filers earning up to $150,000 qualified for the full $1,400.

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No Letter? No Problem: Many received IRS Letter 6475 confirming their payment—but even if you didn’t get one, you can still check.

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Check IRS Online Account: Log in at irs.gov to view payment status and amounts sent.

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2021 Tax Return: The $1,400 was an advance on the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit—claim it on your 2021 tax return if you never received it.

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Use Tax Software: Most tax software will prompt you to enter your stimulus info when filing.

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File Even If Not Required: Even if you didn’t earn enough to file taxes, you must file a 2021 return to claim the payment.

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Don’t Wait Forever: The IRS has a three-year window for claiming missed credits—file by April 15, 2025.

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