The third stimulus check, authorized by the 2021 American Rescue Plan, was for up to $1,400 per eligible individual and an additional $1,400 for each qualifying dependent, including older relatives or college students, with payments reducing for higher incomes. This meant a family of four with two dependents could receive up to $5,600.
The third stimulus payment amounts were as follows: $1,400 for single filers, head of household, married filing separate, and widower. See information about your IRS filing status here. $2,800 for couples claiming married filing jointly.
Eligibility for the $1400 third stimulus check (Economic Impact Payment) was based on your 2019 or 2020 tax information, requiring you to be a U.S. citizen/resident with a valid Social Security Number (SSN), not a dependent, and within certain income limits (AGI up to $75k single, $150k married). The payment provided $1,400 for eligible individuals and an additional $1,400 for each qualifying dependent, including adult dependents, regardless of age, as long as they had a valid SSN or Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN). If you missed it, you could claim it as a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return (filed in 2022).
Qualifying for the third stimulus check
As the pandemic continues, a third stimulus check has been approved by the IRS and distribution is underway.
Securely access your IRS online account to view the total of your first, second and third Economic Impact Payment amounts under the Tax Records page.
While speculation about a fourth stimulus check has surfaced on social media and unverified websites, there has been no official confirmation from Congress or the IRS to support this claim and any such news should be taken with caution as it could be misinformation or attempted fraud.
April 15, 2025, will be the last opportunity to claim the third payment. The federal government issued three total Economic Impact Payments, also known as stimulus payments, in 2020 and 2021 to provide financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In mid-March 2021, millions of Americans received a third stimulus payment via direct deposit, with additional rounds of payments following in the weeks after by direct deposit and through the mail as a check or debit card.
Stimulus payments
Single taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or below. Taxpayers filing as heads of household with AGIs of $112,500 or below. Married couples filing jointly with AGIs of $150,000 or below.
To check for past stimulus payments, use the IRS Get My Payment portal (for historical info) or your IRS online account to view payment details and claim any missing amounts as a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 or 2021 tax return; there are no new stimulus checks being issued now, so check your tax records and claim the credit if you're eligible.
File A 2021 Tax Return If You Haven't Already
You must submit a 2021 Form 1040 (or 1040-SR for seniors) to claim the credit, even if you have little or no income and don't usually file taxes. The IRS explicitly urges eligible non-filers to file a return by April 15, 2025, to get their $1,400 credit.
However, the payment amounts may vary, according to the IRS. The full credit amount is available to individual taxpayers with up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income and to married couples who file jointly with up to $150,000 for 2021.
If you're on SSDI, you've likely received past stimulus checks automatically. Right now, there's no new stimulus in 2025, but history shows that SSDI beneficiaries have been included in relief programs. If another round is ever approved, you can expect to qualify as long as you meet income rules.
However, the deadline to claim the 2021 stimulus check is still open until June 15, 2025.
On January 14, prior to being inaugurated as president, Biden announced the $1.9 trillion stimulus package.
Your family income must be under 200% of the federal poverty level. For a own family of four, that's kind of $62,400 consistent with year. Applications closed in advance in 2025, and only 200 households were picked via a random lottery. You also can't be enrolled in every other guaranteed income program.
$1,400 for an eligible individual who has a valid Social Security number (SSN) ($2,800 for married couples filing a joint return if both spouses have a valid SSN or if one spouse has a valid SSN and one spouse was an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the taxable year) plus.
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, which includes a third round of stimulus checks. The payments are an advance of a temporary credit for 2021 (which you file taxes for in 2022).
How will I get my third stimulus check? You don't need to do anything to get your stimulus check. The IRS will determine eligibility based on the last tax return that you filed, either 2019 or 2020, and will likely send your payment to the bank account where your tax refund was deposited.
Eligibility for the $1400 third stimulus check (Economic Impact Payment) was based on your 2019 or 2020 tax information, requiring you to be a U.S. citizen/resident with a valid Social Security Number (SSN), not a dependent, and within certain income limits (AGI up to $75k single, $150k married). The payment provided $1,400 for eligible individuals and an additional $1,400 for each qualifying dependent, including adult dependents, regardless of age, as long as they had a valid SSN or Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN). If you missed it, you could claim it as a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return (filed in 2022).
To find the amount of the stimulus payment you've received, you can: Refer to the IRS notices that were mailed to you. IRS Notice 1444-C shows how much you received from the third stimulus check. Check your bank statements.
Check the status of your stimulus check on the IRS Get My Payment website.