Irs Unclaimed Stimulus Payments 2025 Update. The irs said most eligible taxpayers and qualifying dependents have already received their money for the third stimulus payment. Around one million taxpayers will receive some extra money this holiday season as the internal revenue service begins distribution of around $2.4 billion of unclaimed federal.
If you missed out on your stimulus payments or didn’t get the full amount you qualify for, you can still claim the money as the recovery rebate credit on your 2020 and/or 2021 tax return, but need to file before the deadline. Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special stimulus payments of up to $1,400 from the irs via direct deposit or check by late january 2025.