If you received the 3rd EIP payment already based on your 2020 tax return you do not have to pay it back even if your 2021 income is higher. If you did not receive it yet, the amount you can receive as a recovery rebate credit is based ONLY on your 2021 income---so if that income is too high you might receive a phased out amount or maybe no EIP at all.
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