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Deadline to Claim First Two Stimulus Payments is May 17, 2021

If you have not received the first or second stimulus payment, you have until the extended tax filing deadline of May 17, 2021 to claim one or both as a tax refund.

Even if you are not normally required to file a federal tax return, you must do so in order to obtain the first or second stimulus payments as Recovery Rebate Credits (given to you as a refund).  CEFS in Effingham is offering free tax preparation assistance until May 17 to those who qualify.

If you have not received your third stimulus payment, check the Get My Payment tool on the IRS website to see if it has been issued.  The IRS has all of 2021 to issue the third stimulus payment.  If you do not receive it, you can claim it as a rebate on your 2021 taxes.

Visit the Effingham County Case Manager at the Effingham Public Library Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from 5 to 7 pm for assistance with help finding your stimulus, help with unemployment issues as well as help applying for food stamps, Medicaid and other state and federal programs.  This is a free service.