There are only 6 days remaining for Americans to claim the plus up payments worth $1,400.
The deadline is coming quickly with only a week remaining before 2022.
The plus up payments were created under the American Rescue Act which was passed into law in March by President Joe Biden.
This allows for some Americans to collect a check worth $1,400 if they’re eligible.
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This means if you made significantly less in 2020 or gained a dependent, you might be eligible for the plus up payment.
Make sure you file your taxes before the deadline to receive the plus up payment
In order to qualify, your 2020 taxes need to be filed by Dec. 31.
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Plus up payments will not be issued beyond that point.
Once the IRS has your 2020 tax return your eligibility will be evaluated.
You may check the status of any stimulus cash coming your way with the IRS’ Get My Payment tool.
500,000 plus up payments have been sent so far, both by direct deposit and paper checks.
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