"The IRS announced the special step after reviewing internal data showing many eligible taxpayers who filed a return but did not claim the credit," the agency said in a press rele

The IRS has up to $2.4 billion in unclaimed stimulus payments it will soon send to up to 1 million taxpayers who are eligible.

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special stimulus payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS via direct deposit or check by late January 2025.