In 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act authorized a third round of Economic Impact Payments, commonly known as stimulus checks, to provide financial relief to individuals and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS issued over 175 million payments totaling more than $400 billion. However, some eligible individuals may still be wondering why they have not received their $1,400 stimulus check.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the third stimulus payment, you must have met the following criteria:
- You must have a valid Social Security number.
- You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
- Your income must be below certain limits.
Reasons for Non-Receipt
There are several reasons why you may not have received your stimulus check:
- Incorrect or Missing Information: The IRS may not have had your correct address or bank account information on file.
- Ineligibility: You may not have met the eligibility criteria, such as having a valid Social Security number or being a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
- Payment Trace: The IRS may be conducting a payment trace to investigate the status of your payment.
- Delayed Processing: The IRS is still processing some payments, and there may be delays due to high volume.
Steps to Take
If you believe you are eligible for the third stimulus payment but have not received it, you should take the following steps:
- Check Your Bank Account: Verify if the payment was deposited into your bank account.
- Review Your IRS Online Account: Log in to your IRS Online Account to view the status of your payment.
- Contact the IRS: Call the IRS at 1-800-919-9835 to inquire about the status of your payment or to request a payment trace.
Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit
If you are eligible for the third stimulus payment but did not receive it, you can claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return. You will need to complete the Recovery Rebate Credit Worksheet to calculate the amount of the credit you are entitled to.
Additional Resources
- IRS: What People Should Do If Their Third-Round Economic Impact Payments Are Missing or Incorrect
- KTLA: Never Got the 3rd $1,400 Stimulus Payment? Here’s What to Do When Filing Taxes
If you have not received your third stimulus payment, it is important to take action to determine the reason and claim the payment if you are eligible. By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure that you receive the financial assistance you are entitled to.
What to do if you have not received your stimulus check
FAQ
What to do if I have not received my $1400 stimulus check?
How do I track my $1400 stimulus check?
Is it too late to get my stimulus check?
Where to check if you haven t received your stimulus check?
What if I didn’t get my stimulus check?
If you’re one of the millions of people who qualified for the first stimulus check but never got it. If your second stimulus check has still not arrived. If you got a letter from the IRS saying your third check was sent, but never received the payment. Or, if the IRS Get My Payment portal said your payment was sent, but you didn’t get it.
What happens if a stimulus check is not delivered?
The IRS said that payments that can’t be delivered to eligible people will be returned to the tax agency. If that happens, the IRS’ “Get My Payment” site will show you a “Need More Information” message, which will then allow you to enter direct deposit information or ask for the stimulus check to be delivered on a pre-paid debit card.
What if I didn’t get a third stimulus check?
Here’s what to do if you didn’t get one All third-round stimulus checks have been sent out, the IRS announced Wednesday. If you haven’t received all of the money you are eligible for, you will need to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return. The third stimulus checks were technically advance payments of that credit.
How do I receive my stimulus check money?
Receiving your stimulus check money isn’t always easy. At least 5 million people will receive their third stimulus check on a prepaid debit card called the Economic Impact Payment Card, instead of a paper check. For the third payment, the EIP card arrives in a white envelope sent from “Economic Impact Payment Card.”