The IRS plans to send automatic payments of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers this month. Here's how to tell if you're eligible and answers to other top questions. As tax filing season starts, 1 million taxpayers are already set to receive automatic payments from the IRS.

You still might be able to receive the money. However, taxpayers need to file a tax return and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit by the April 15, 2025 deadline, even if any income from a job, business or other source was minimal or nonexistent, according to the IRS.