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hitcoach31
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March 26, 2021
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Stimulus Checks

  • March 26, 2021
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If I dont file my taxes this year, can I get my stimulus checks for myself and children on next years taxes? 

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CatinaT1
CatinaT1
Level 15
March 26, 2021

Yes.  There will be a Recovery Rebate Credit when filing your 2021 return.

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NCperson
Level 15
March 26, 2021

no!

 

@CatinaT1 - re-read the question!!!! he did not ask specifically about the 3rd stimulus payment. 

 

to get the recovery credit related to the first two stimulus payments, you MUST file 2020,.  The first two stimulus were 'advance payments for 2020'.  That also means if you do not file by May 17, 2024, you forfeit the credit. 

 

you can only get the recovery credit for the 3rd stimulus payment on your 2021 tax return 

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    NCperson
    Level 15
    March 26, 2021

    Does anyone know if I can get the last 2 checks if i dint file until next year?


    you must file 2020 no later than May 17, 2024 to get the 1st or 2nd stimulus payments.

    you must file 2021 no later than April 15, 2025 to get the 3rd stimulus payment

     

    Filing your 2021 tax return will not get you the 1st or 2nd stimulus payments.  It doesn't work that way.

     

    does that help? 

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