Would Third Stimulus Be Based on 2020 Taxes?

While the first batches of the third stimulus check are currently being issued, additional payments will automatically be sent later in the year based on 2020 tax returns.

What tax year is the third stimulus based on?

However, the new bill specifies that a third stimulus check will be based on your 2019 or 2020 tax return -- not your 2018 one.

Will I get third stimulus if I haven't filed 2020 taxes yet?

If you aren't normally required to file taxes and didn't file a 2019 tax return (in 2020), you may be missing your third stimulus check because the IRS doesn't have your information to send you a payment.

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