Why did I get a letter from the IRS about $600?

Last fall, the IRS mailed this letter to people who typically aren't required to file federal income tax returns but may qualify for the first Economic Impact Payment as part of the IRS effort to get the payment to eligible individuals.
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Why is the IRS sending me a letter about my stimulus check?

The IRS began issuing Letter 6475, Economic Impact Payment (EIP) 3 End of Year, in January 2022. This letter helps EIP recipients determine if they're eligible to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax year returns.
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Is the IRS sending out letters about stimulus check 2021?

WASHINGTON — With the completion of special mailings of all Letters 6475 to recipients of the third-round of Economic Impact Payments, the Internal Revenue Service reminds people to accurately claim any remaining third-round stimulus payment on their 2021 income tax return as the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit.
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Why did the IRS just send me a letter?

The IRS sends notices and letters for the following reasons: You have a balance due. You are due a larger or smaller refund. We have a question about your tax return.
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Is the IRS giving out 600?

Under this provision, individual tax filers, including married individuals filing separate returns, can claim a deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made to qualifying charities during 2021. The maximum deduction is increased to $600 for married individuals filing joint returns.
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Was there a 3rd stimulus check in 2021?

The IRS started sending the third Economic Impact Payments to eligible individuals in March 2021 and continued sending payments throughout the year as tax returns were processed.
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When did the $1400 stimulus checks go out?

Since March 12, when the first checks went out, the government has sent out over $400 billion in stimulus payments. Of the 2.2 million payments, 1.3 million went to people who the IRS didn't have current contact information.
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How much was the 3rd stimulus check?

The full amount of the third stimulus payment is $1,400 per person ($2,800 for married couples filing a joint tax return) and an additional $1,400 for each qualifying dependent.
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Why did I receive money from the IRS?

Some Americans have been surprised by a deposit from the Internal Revenue Service in their bank accounts. They payment was not a fourth stimulus check, but rather a refund for taxpayers who overpaid taxes on unemployment compensation in 2020.
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Why did IRS send me a letter 2022?

The IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons including: They have a balance due. They are due a larger or smaller refund. The agency has a question about their tax return.
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What does the stimulus letter say?

The explanatory letter will walk you through the process, telling you how much stimulus money you received, including any “plus-up payments,” and any extra dollars still owed to you.
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Can you view IRS notices online?

Taxpayers can access their federal tax information through a secure login at IRS.gov/account. After logging in, the user can view: The amount they owe. Their payment history.
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What letters are coming from the IRS?

What do I need to know? The IRS sends out letters or notices for many reasons. Generally, it's about a specific issue with a taxpayer's federal tax return or tax account. A notice tells a taxpayer about changes to his/her account.
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Will we get a third stimulus check?

The IRS will automatically send a third stimulus payment to people who filed a 2019 or 2020 federal income tax return. People who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement benefits, or veterans benefits will receive a third payment automatically, too.
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How much was the second stimulus check?

President Trump signed the $900 billion economic relief and government funding bill on December 27, 2020. The second stimulus checks for the COVID-19 relief package are set to total $600 per person, with phase outs based on adjusted gross income limits that are similar to the first relief package.
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How do I know if I got the 3rd stimulus?

For the third stimulus check: It's worth visiting the IRS' online portal designed to track the status of your 2021 payment. Generally, it should tell you when your check will be processed and how you'll receive it: for example, as a paper check in the mail.
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Why did I get an unexpected tax refund?

Another reason why you may get an unexpected tax refund is if you forgot to include tax that you had already paid, which is often the case with independent contractors and self-employed people.
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Are we getting a stimulus check in June?

Stimulus Update: Millions Will Get a Stimulus Check in June.
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Why am I getting a letter from the Department of Treasury 2021?

Many of these letters provide information about money owed to you, like economic stimulus payments, that can be used as reference when filling out your tax return. They can also be used to help you resolve a dispute with the IRS.
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Is there a $1400 stimulus check coming?

The IRS says it is no longer deploying $1,400 stimulus checks and plus-up payments that were due to qualifying Americans in 2021. However, there may still be people eligible for those checks, or additional funds, once they file their returns this tax season.
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How much is the 3rd stimulus check 2021?

President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act on March 11, 2021. Provisions in the bill authorized a third round of stimulus checks worth $1,400 for each eligible person ($2,800 for couples), plus an additional $1,400 for each dependent.
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Who is eligible for third economic impact payment?

The person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. resident alien, or a resident of Canada or Mexico. The person's gross income for the year must be less than $4,200 for 2019 tax returns or $4,300 for 2020 tax returns. (Exceptions exist if the person is disabled.)
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Was third stimulus check approved?

Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law on March 11. Congress passed the $1.9 trillion relief package with a third round of $1,400 stimulus checks, topping off the $600 second stimulus payments and adding up to $2,000 for millions of Americans.
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What Is 3rd stimulus check based on?

The amount of the third-round Economic Impact Payment was based on the income and number of dependents listed on an individual's 2019 or 2020 income tax return. The amount of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit is based on the income and number of dependents listed on an individual's 2021 income tax return.
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Who got the 3rd stimulus check?

New IRS data reveals who got the third stimulus check

Most of the third stimulus checks — which were sent in March 2021 —went to households who earned less than $50,000 per year, according to new data from the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury.
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