Stimulus check tax credit: This is exactly how you'll get your missing money on your 2020 return

Despite meeting eligibility criteria, for millions of people, the first and second stimulus check never arrived -- or, only part of the payment showed up by direct deposit, check or EIP card. It's possible the IRS made an error, that you're missing money for your dependents or that part of your check was mistakenly garnished. Or, you may be a tax nonfiler who needed to take an extra step. Don't worry: You can still claim the amount of stimulus money you're entitled to receive through when you file your 2020 tax return, using the IRS Recovery Rebate Credit.