$1400 Stimulus Checks for Louisiana Residents in 2025: The IRS has said it will send $1,400 stimulus checks to eligible taxpayers in the United States, including Louisiana. These payments are part of a larger plan to give out Recovery Rebate Credits that were not claimed in 2021. If you want to know if you can get this payment and how to apply for it, here’s what you need to find out.
What Are the $1400 Stimulus Checks?
In 2025, the $1,400 stimulus checks going out are not fresh funds approved by Congress. Instead, they are Recovery Rebate Credits that some people missed claiming from their 2021 taxes. The IRS has found around one million taxpayers who qualified for these credits but didn’t include them in their 2021 tax returns. To fix this mistake, the IRS is now sending out these payments automatically.
Individuals can receive up to $1,400, while married couples who file together can get $2,800. Families that have qualifying dependents might get even more, with a maximum of $5,600 available for a family of four.
Who Is Eligible for the $1,400 Stimulus Checks?
Eligibility for these payments depends on your adjusted gross income (AGI) as reported on your 2021 tax return. Here are the key eligibility criteria:
Income Thresholds:
- Individuals with an AGI of up to $75,000 are eligible for the full payment.
- Married couples filing jointly with an AGI of up to $150,000 also qualify for the full amount.
- Payments begin phasing out above these thresholds and are reduced to zero at an AGI of $80,000 for individuals and $160,000 for married couples filing jointly.
Dependents:
Families can receive additional payments of $1,400 per qualifying dependent claimed on their tax return.
Missed Recovery Rebate Credit:
Taxpayers who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their original 2021 tax return are eligible. This includes individuals who may have missed one or more Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Will Eligible Residents Get Their Payments?
If you qualify based on the criteria mentioned earlier and you filed a 2021 tax return without claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit:
- There’s no need for you to do anything.
- The IRS will send your payment automatically, either through direct deposit or by mail.
Payments will be issued to:
- The bank account listed on your latest (2023) tax return.
- The mailing address the IRS has on record if you don’t have direct deposit set up.
You’ll also get a letter from the IRS letting you know that your payment has been sent out.
What If I Don’t Receive My Payment Automatically?
If you think you qualify but haven’t seen your automatic payment by the end of January:
- You can still get your $1,400 by submitting a late or amended tax return for 2021.
- This applies even if you didn’t earn much or anything at all that year. Just remember to file your return and ask for the Recovery Rebate Credit before April 15.
- Make sure to include all the necessary documents when you send in your return to help speed up the process.
Why Are These Payments Happening Now?
These payments are coming from extra money left over from earlier stimulus programs created during the COVID-19 pandemic. While looking through their records, the IRS found that a lot of taxpayers who qualified for these credits either missed out on them or didn’t file their tax returns on time. By sending out these funds now as automatic payments wherever they can, the IRS hopes to make things easier for taxpayers and make sure those who are eligible get what they deserve.