There is no federal stimulus check for 2024, nor is there anywhere on a 2024 tax return to enter anything about stimulus checks. The federal stimulus checks were for 2020 and 2021. It is too late to get the EIP for 2020---that deadline was on May 17, 2024. If no one could claim you as a dependent in 2021, you may be able to get the 3rd payment from 2021 as a recovery rebate credit on a 2021 tax return which you either need to file or amend if you filed one but did not use the credit. If you could be claimed as someone's dependent in 2021 you are not eligible.
And...check the IRS---see if your account shows that they sent it to you.
https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account
If you need to file a 2021 return:
It might be better for you to seek local paid tax help in a situation when you are several years behind in filing your tax returns. Do you even have all of the documents you will need to enter and show your income—like your W-2’s and any 1099’s?
You cannot change the tax year. The current online program is for 2024 only. Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.
Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and 2023 is permanently closed.
Note: The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac. It cannot be used on a mobile device.
To file a return for a prior tax year
If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign, and mail the return(s)
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/
You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.
Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-rev...
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
Use the recovery rebate credit in Federal Review to seek the $1400. The return must be filed by mail no later than April 15, 2025 or it will be too late.
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