Missing Stimulus Check: What is letter 6475? Am I eligible to claim rebate credit?
The letter relates to the stimulus check you probably received last year and is even more important for those who did not get it.
One important letter that you should have received from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is Letter 6475. If you received a 'Third Economic Impact Payment', better known as a stimulus check, in 2021, then the letter will tell you whether you are eligible for some more money in the form of the Recovery Rebate Credit.
This payment is available for people that were eligible for the stimulus check but missed it when it was sent back in March, or if they received less than the correct amount. This year's tax season gives these people the opportunity to file their taxes and receive the money as a tax deduction or refund.
The letter is expected to be arriving in mail boxes by the end of January, meaning if you are yet to receive it then it should be coming very shortly.
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Who is eligible for the refund?
With 36 million households expected to receive the letter, there is a high chance that many Americans are due for the refund.
To facilitate this, it is paramount that taxes are filed correctly. If there are errors, the IRS could do a manual review of your filing, which would inevitably lead to a delay in getting the results back. The refund is only sent to you once a case has been fully checked.
Your Social Security Number and name listed on your tax return should appear exactly as printed on your Social Security card. Avoid this common tax error that could delay #IRS processing of your tax return. https://t.co/3uU16CfYuC pic.twitter.com/9UtyFcD69I
— IRSnews (@IRSnews) January 25, 2022
When can I begin filing my taxes?
Tax season 2022 began on Monday, 24 January which means that the IRS is now accepting and processing tax returns relating to 2021.
#IRS begins 2022 tax season; urges taxpayers to be extra cautious in filing accurate tax returns electronically to avoid delays. See https://t.co/BAj5rvsPvy pic.twitter.com/kCQSIWVRCS
— IRSnews (@IRSnews) January 25, 2022
Filing season will end on April 18.