When Is Stimulus Deadline?

Claim your 2020 stimulus checks by Oct. 15 tax extension deadline.

Is there a deadline for the stimulus check?

The federal tax filing deadline has been extended to May 17 this year. If you miss that date, you can still claim any missing stimulus check money by filing for the funds by the Oct. 15 tax filing extension deadline, a spokesman for the IRS confirmed. However, there are advantages to submitting earlier.

What is the deadline for the $600 stimulus?

The deadline for potential Golden State Stimulus recipients to file their 2020 tax return is Oct. 15. Because the payment is based on that tax return, people who don't file submit it on time will not be considered for the payment — even if they meet the qualifying threshold.