The IRS has clarified that depending on whether you missed the first, second, or third payment, you will need to file a 2020 or 2021 tax return to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit.

The deadline to file for the third and laste stimulus check was April 15, 2025; it marked a three-year deadline to claim any tax refunds or in this case, the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit for 2021.

The deadline to file for the third and laste stimulus check was April 15, 2025; it marked a three-year deadline to claim any tax refunds or in this case, the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit for 2021.