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I put in I never got my stimulus check for 1400 but the IRS decreased my return. I then realized I never got my first check for 1200. Can I still apply for that in 2022?

anniebalto — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:14:21 GMT

I never got my 1200 stimulus check but thought I was missing the more recent 1400. Is there a way to get it now that time has passed?

Re: I put in I never got my stimulus check for 1400 but the IRS decreased my return. I then realized I never got my first check for 1200. Can I still apply for that in 2022?

fanfare — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:18:30 GMT

EIP1 and EIP2 are claimed on 2020 Form 1040.

There is still time to file a 2020 tax return or a 2020 amended tax return.

Re: I put in I never got my stimulus check for 1400 but the IRS decreased my return. I then realized I never got my first check for 1200. Can I still apply for that in 2022?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:24:20 GMT

Sounds like you either need to file a 2020 return or amend your 2020 return if you filed a 2020 return. Before you do that---check line 30 if you filed a 2020 return. The EIP payment may already be there without you realizing it.

The first EIP --or stimulus check--- was issued in 2020 It was for $1200 for adults and $500 for a dependent under the age of 17. The IRS used information from either your 2019 or 2020 tax return to issue those checks so they could send them out in a hurry.

The 2nd EIP or stimulus was issued in late 2020 or early 2021 and was $600 for adults and $600 for dependents under age 17.

If you did not receive the 1st and/or 2nd stimulus check you can get it by filing a 2020 tax return and using the recovery rebate credit in Federal Review. It will end up on line 30 of a 2020 tax return and will be added to your refund (or reduce your tax due).

The 3rd EIP--or stimulus check-- was sent out in mid-March or later in 2021 and was for $1400 per person--adults and dependents no age limit.

If you did not get the 3rd EIP payment you can get it by filing a 2021 tax return and using the recovery rebate credit in Federal Review. The credit will go on line 30 of your Form 1040 and will add to your refund (or reduce your tax due).

Re: I put in I never got my stimulus check for 1400 but the IRS decreased my return. I then realized I never got my first check for 1200. Can I still apply for that in 2022?

Jcstew1017 — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:47:49 GMT

I filed taxes 0 in 2021 but never got my stimulus check

Re: I put in I never got my stimulus check for 1400 but the IRS decreased my return. I then realized I never got my first check for 1200. Can I still apply for that in 2022?

Jcstew1017 — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:48:55 GMT

Never got my 1400 stimulus check

Re: I put in I never got my stimulus check for 1400 but the IRS decreased my return. I then realized I never got my first check for 1200. Can I still apply for that in 2022?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:57:03 GMT

@Jcstew1017 If you were eligible for the $1400 stimulus check and did not receive it, the way to get it now is to file a 2021 tax return and use the recovery rebate credit in Federal Review to get the $1400. A 2021 tax return can only be filed by mail; it cannot be e-filed. If someone could claim you as a dependent for 2021, you are not eligible for the credit.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2019 and 2020 and 2021 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2019, 2020 or 2021 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/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/00/25573

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 UPS or 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.

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.

2021

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf

Here is the IRS 2021 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2021.pdf

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2021.pdf

And 2021 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2021.pdf

2021 Tax and EIC Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf

Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf