The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law on March 11, 2021, authorized a third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP3) to eligible individuals and families. The IRS began sending out these payments on March 12, 2021.
Eligibility for the Third Stimulus Check
To be eligible for the third stimulus check, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
- You must have a valid Social Security number.
- Your adjusted gross income (AGI) must be below certain limits.
Income Limits for the Third Stimulus Check
The full amount of the third stimulus check is $1,400 for individuals and $2,800 for married couples filing jointly. The amount of your payment will be reduced if your AGI exceeds the following limits:
- $75,000 for single filers
- $112,500 for heads of household
- $150,000 for married couples filing jointly
Payment Schedule for the Third Stimulus Check
The IRS is sending out the third stimulus checks in batches. The first batch of payments went out on March 12, 2021. The IRS expects to send out most of the payments by the end of March. However, some payments may be delayed due to factors such as processing errors or changes in your tax information.
How to Check the Status of Your Third Stimulus Check
You can check the status of your third stimulus check using the IRS’s “Get My Payment” tool. This tool is available on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment.
What to Do If You Haven’t Received Your Third Stimulus Check
If you haven’t received your third stimulus check by the end of March, you should contact the IRS. You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov.
Additional Information
- The third stimulus check is not taxable.
- You do not need to file a tax return to receive the third stimulus check.
- If you are eligible for the third stimulus check but you don’t receive it, you can claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return.
The third stimulus check is a one-time payment that is intended to provide financial relief to eligible individuals and families. The IRS is sending out the payments in batches, and most payments are expected to be sent out by the end of March. You can check the status of your payment using the IRS’s “Get My Payment” tool. If you haven’t received your payment by the end of March, you should contact the IRS.
When can I expect to get my third stimulus checks?
FAQ
What date will the third stimulus check be deposited?
How do I know if I got my 3rd stimulus check?
Are we getting a third $1,400 stimulus check?
What date will the stimulus checks arrive?
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Last 3 digits of ZIP code
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Mailing timeframes
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221-375
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11/1/2021 through 11/19/2021
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376-584
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11/15/2021 through 12/03/2021
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585-719
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11/29/2021 through 12/17/2021
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720-927
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12/13/2021 through 12/31/2021
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When will my 3rd stimulus check arrive?
Answer: Millions of Americans have already received their third stimulus check. And the IRS will be sending out more over the next several weeks. So, if you haven’t received your payment yet ( assuming you’re eligible for a payment ), it should arrive relatively soon. How long it will take to send all payments is not known yet.
Can a third stimulus check be a recurring payment?
Answer: As with the first two round of checks, the legislation authorizing the third round of payments only calls for one payment. This is not a “recurring” payment situation. However, some people will receive a supplemental payment if their 2020 tax return is filed and/or processed after the IRS sends them their regular third stimulus check.
How much is a third stimulus check?
Use the IRS’s “Get My Payment” Tool to Get an Answer. Under the American Rescue Plan, every eligible person will receive a $1,400 third stimulus check “base amount.” For married couples that file a joint tax return, the base amount is $2,800. Then, for each dependent in your family, an additional $1,400 will be tacked on.
What if I don’t receive my third stimulus check?
More stimulus checks will be sent – mostly by direct deposit, but some through the mail as a paper check or debit card. So, if you’re eligible for a payment ( not everyone is) but haven’t received your third stimulus check yet, hang in there. We don’t know yet how long it will take to distribute all payments.