The federal stimulus checks were for 2020 and 2021--- only those two years. It is too late to get the stimulus money for 2020. The deadline was May 17, 2024. It is not too late for the one from 2021 if you file a 2021 tax return by April 15, 2025. If anyone could claim you as a dependent for 2021 you are not eligible.
And.....check your online account with the IRS to see if they sent your checks. Lots of people were confused and did not know what checks they received.
You cannot change the tax year. The current online program is for 2024 only. Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.
Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and2023 is permanently closed.
Note:The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.It cannot be used on a mobile device.
To file a return for a prior tax year
If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,and mail the return(s)
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
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