stimulus checks, and rebate credits

[JKRV]

i never filed for 2/3 of the stimulus checks, although i needed them horribly. is there any ways to still claim them? if so how? otherwise, i had been told that you could get "recovery credits" in its stead? how do i go about doing either of those? or is it truly too late?

[DMarkM1]

Yes. To claim any missed stimulus payments for 2020 and 2021 you must file 2020 and 2021 tax returns and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on those returns.  The deadline to file a 2020 return to claim the credit is 17 May 2024 and for the 2021 return it is 15 Apr 2025.  Here is an IRS link with more details.  

Here is a link to get started on those prior year returns with TurboTax.  Use the 2020 and 2021 links on the page as applicable.