The U.S. government will distribute billions of dollars in payments in 2025, but did you know you could lose your money if you miss certain deadlines? Every year, millions of Americans miss their chance to claim IRS, Social Security and other federal benefit checks simply because they don’t know key dates.
According to the Government Accountability Office(GAO), each year the government leaves billions of dollars in payments unclaimed, especially affecting the Hispanic community due to the lack of information in their language. So that this doesn’t happen to you, here is an essential calendar with the deadlines to claim your money in 2025.
April 15, 2025
If you did not receive one of the above stimulus checks, this is your last chance to claim them through the Recovery Refund Credit on your 2024 tax return.
To do so, you must file Form 1040 with the IRS by this date.
Where to claim: irs.gov
How to do it: Including the credit on your tax return
May 31, 2025
If you are a Social Security beneficiary and have not received expected payments, you have until this date to report it and receive the money owed.
This includes back retirement, disability or SSI payments.
Where to claim: ssa.gov
How to do it: By calling 1-800-772-1213 or visiting a local office.
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3. July 1, 2025
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The IRS gives up to three years to claim refunds of uncollected taxes.
If you filed taxes in 2021 and never received your money, this is your last chance. If you don’t claim it by July 1, 2025, the government keeps the money.
Where to claim: irs.gov
How to do it: Sending an amended return with Form 1040X.
October 15, 2025
If you requested an extension to file your 2024 taxes, this is the last day to do so without penalty.
Where to file: irs.gov
How to do it: Through the Free File tool or with a tax preparer.
Don’t let your money pass you by!
The government will not remind you to claim your checks, so mark these dates on your calendar.
Be sure to review your tax information and act early.
Every dollar counts!
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