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Stimulus Check Money is Still Available…But You Must File a Tax Return to Get It

It was more than a year ago that a third round of stimulus checks was announced. Remember how excited you were to hear the news? An extra $1,400 in your pocket, plus $1,400 more for each dependent, was a big deal and made a huge difference for millions of Americans. But the excitement eventually turned to frustration and disappointment for people who didn't get a payment (including a "plus up" payment) or didn't get the full amount. If that's you, there's some good news. You may still be able to claim the third stimulus check money you deserve…but you have to act now, because you need to file a 2021 tax return to get paid.

Some people were left high and dry because they simply . However, others were left out or given less than they were entitled to for various other reasons

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