The IRS is still sending out stimulus checks in 2025 — but these aren’t new COVID relief payments. Instead, they are part of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, also known as the third round of Economic Impact Payments. Millions of Americans either missed claiming them or were eligible but didn’t file their 2021 tax returns. Now, the IRS is ensuring those taxpayers get what they are owed. Here’s everything you need to know about IRS stimulus checks eligibility, payment status, a