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Can I get my second and third stimulus check? I got my first but than my bank account close, and I miss those 2 checks, than I reopen my bank account.Can I apply somehow?

drazengogic8 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:27:23 GMT

Is the only way to apply for stimulus checks in the same time wile doing Tax refund?

Re: Can I get my second and third stimulus check? I got my first but than my bank account close, and I miss those 2 checks, than I reopen my bank account.Can I apply somehow?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:51:50 GMT

The ONLY way to get the stimulus money is by using the recovery rebate credit on either a 2020 or 2021 tax return. You cannot get it on a 2022 tax return.

If you did not get the second one, you might need to amend your 2020 return ---unless you had an amount on line 30 for that return and just did not notice 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).

Try checking your online account with the IRS (and if you filed a joint return—check for BOTH of you)

https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account

Does the IRS show that you received a $1400 per person stimulus or EIP check in 2021? Did you receive it? When you were asked on your tax return did you say no? Was there $1400 per person on line 30 of your tax return?

If the IRS says you got $1400 per person last year but you did not receive it you can have it traced.

LOST THIRD STIMULUS CHECK

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/questions-and-answers-about-the-third-round-economic-impact-payment-topic-j-payment-issued-but-lost-stolen-destroyed-or-not-received

If you need to trace a payment that the IRS says has been issued to you, mail or fax a completed IRS Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund.

Re: Can I get my second and third stimulus check? I got my first but than my bank account close, and I miss those 2 checks, than I reopen my bank account.Can I apply somehow?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:05:20 GMT

It is not clear whether you filed tax returns for 2020 or 2021. If you did not file returns for those years, it is too late to use online TurboTax, but you can use the CD/download for each year. They would be two separate tax returns--one for each year, and they must be mailed separately.

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.