The IRS said the deadline for those who do not normally file tax returns to register with the IRS is 3 p.m. EST Saturday. You can check the status of your stimulus check at IRS.gov.
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Those who miss the deadline can claim a special tax credit next year, the IRS said.
"This additional time into November is solely for those who have not received their (Economic Impact Payments) EIP and don't normally file a tax return. For taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file their 2019 tax return, that deadline date (was) October 15," the IRS said.
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The IRS said it sent nearly 9 million letters in September to people who may be eligible for the Economic Impact Payments but don't normally file a tax return.
The IRS said while most eligible U.S. taxpayers have automatically received their EIP, others who don't have a filing obligation need to use the Non-Filers tool to register with the IRS to get their money. Typically, they said, this includes people who receive little or no income.
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The eligibility for the Recovery Rebate Credit is the same as for stimulus check, and the maximum credit is $1,200 for an individual or $2,400 for a married couple, with an additional $500 for each child.
The credit can be claimed Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and the 2020 instructions will include a worksheet for the Recovery Rebate Credit.
For more information, visit IRS.gov.