Verify Your Stimulus Check Eligibility

Check if you qualify for unclaimed stimulus payments—quick, secure, and reliable.

$5,200

Individual + Dependents

$8,600

Married Couple + Children

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All Recipients Welcome

Social Security, Veterans, SSI recipients included

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No SSN Required

Basic information only for eligibility check

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Eligibility Checker

Enter your information to see if you qualify for stimulus payments

Eligibility Criteria

Understanding who qualifies for stimulus payments

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Income Requirements

  • Single filers: Up to $75,000 AGI
  • Married filing jointly: Up to $150,000 AGI
  • Head of household: Up to $112,500 AGI

Based on 2024 or 2025 tax returns, whichever is most recent

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Citizenship & Residency

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying resident alien
  • Must have a valid Social Security Number
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Tax Filing

  • Must have filed 2024 or 2025 tax returns, or used the Non-Filer tool
  • Income information is based on your most recent tax filing
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Payment Amounts

  • $1,400 per qualifying individual
  • $1,400 per qualifying dependent
  • Additional amounts based on family size

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about stimulus payments

Eligibility Criteria

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and qualifying resident aliens with a valid Social Security Number are eligible. You must have filed 2024 or 2025 tax returns (or used the Non-Filer tool). Income limits apply: up to $75,000 for single filers, $150,000 for married filing jointly, and $112,500 for head of household.
Yes! Social Security recipients, SSI recipients, SSDI recipients, Railroad Retirement beneficiaries, and Veterans Affairs beneficiaries are all eligible for stimulus payments. You should receive your payment automatically if you're receiving these benefits.
Yes, you may still qualify even with no income. If you didn't file taxes, you can use the IRS Non-Filer tool to provide your information and claim your stimulus payment. Social Security and other federal benefit recipients automatically qualify.
Yes, qualifying dependents can receive stimulus payments. This includes children under 17 and qualifying adult dependents. Each dependent can receive up to $1,400, which is paid to the tax filer who claims them.

Payment Amounts

Individual taxpayers can receive up to $1,400, plus an additional $1,400 per qualifying dependent. For example, a married couple with two children could receive up to $5,600. The exact amount depends on your income, filing status, and number of dependents.
Yes, payments phase out for higher income levels. For single filers, the payment begins to decrease at $75,000 AGI and phases out completely at $80,000. For married couples filing jointly, the phase-out begins at $150,000 and ends at $160,000. For heads of household, it starts at $112,500 and ends at $120,000.
Yes, there have been multiple rounds of stimulus payments. You may be eligible for the first payment ($1,200), the second payment ($600), and the third payment ($1,400), plus additional amounts for dependents in each round.

Payment Timeline & Process

Direct deposit payments typically arrive within 2-3 weeks after approval. Paper checks can take 4-6 weeks or longer to arrive by mail. If you've recently moved or changed banks, processing may take additional time.
The IRS will send your payment using the method they have on file. If you received your tax refund by direct deposit, your stimulus payment will go to that same account. Otherwise, you'll receive a paper check or debit card by mail to your address on file.
If you haven't received your payment, check the IRS Get My Payment tool for your payment status. You may need to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your tax return if you didn't receive the full amount you were eligible for. The IRS also recommends checking your bank account and mailing address on file.
Yes! If you missed any stimulus payments, you can claim them as a Recovery Rebate Credit when you file your federal tax return. This applies to all three rounds of payments. There's no time limit to file for these credits, but filing sooner ensures faster processing.

Common Issues

The IRS uses your most recent tax return (2024 or 2025) to determine eligibility. If your 2025 income is lower than 2024, you may qualify when you file your 2025 return, even if you didn't qualify based on 2024. You can claim missed payments as a Recovery Rebate Credit.
No, stimulus payments are not taxable income and won't reduce your tax refund. In fact, if you didn't receive the full amount you were eligible for, you may receive additional money as a Recovery Rebate Credit when you file your taxes.
No, you do not need to pay back stimulus payments, even if your financial situation improved after receiving them. These are tax credits, not loans. The only exception is if you received a payment for someone who doesn't qualify (like a deceased person), in which case that specific payment should be returned.
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