Claim Your Money Before It’s Gone: April 2025 Benefit Guide

The next few weeks are packed with opportunities to get free money, tax breaks, and cash payouts—but only if you act fast. If you need help with bills or unexpected expenses, there is a lot of assistance available right now.

Claim Missing $1,400 Stimulus Payments

If you never received your third stimulus check in 2021 or didn’t get the full amount, you may still be eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit, which is worth up to $1,400 per person in your household.

You may be eligible for this payment if you did not receive it in 2021 and you met all of these criteria that year:

• You were a legal US resident.
• You or someone you claim as a dependent had a valid Social Security Number or Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number issued by the IRS.
• You could not be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s 2021 tax return.

Many people don’t realize they qualify—especially those who don’t usually file taxes. If you didn’t file a 2021 tax return, the IRS doesn’t know you’re owed money. You must submit a return to claim it before April 15, 2025.

Even if you don’t normally file taxes, you may still be able to claim this credit. You may also qualify if you added a dependent that year or missed the full amount for other reasons.

Visit the official IRS website at IRS.gov for more information.

Don’t Miss the Earned Income Tax Credit

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is another major opportunity. It’s worth up to $7,830 for households with three or more qualifying children, and even people without children may qualify for up to $632.

You can view the EITC income tables and eligibility details here.

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Class Action Settlements

Several class action settlements are currently available that may provide hundreds or even thousands of dollars in payouts:

• Kia Theft Settlement may pay out up to 60% of your car’s value if it lacked an engine immobilizer. You have to file your claim by May 3, 2025.
• UnitedHealthcare Robocall Settlement is expected to pay out between $350 to $1,000 per person. Claims are due by April 15, 2025.
• Wells Fargo Call Settlement is expected to pay out between $86 to $5,000 per call. You have to file your claim by April 11, 2025.
• Apple Watch Settlement applies to Series 1, 2, or 3 Apple Watches. You’ll need to file your claim by April 10, 2025.
• Walgreens Prescription Savings Club Settlement is part of a $100 million lawsuit. The deadline for this one is April 17, 2025.
• Beyond Meat Product Settlement offers $2 per item, up to $10 without a receipt. If you have receipts, there is no limit on how many you can claim. The deadline is April 14, 2025.
• Everything Breaks Robocall Settlement is expected to pay out between $36 to $144. You have to file your claim by April 9, 2025.
• Real Estate Broker Commission Lawsuit may be helpful to those who sold a home and paid a commission.

Check Your Tort Eligibility

In addition to class action lawsuits, there are ongoing legal claims for people who have been harmed by certain products or services. If you’ve experienced health issues or injuries linked to rideshare services, processed food, video game addiction, or other consumer products, you may qualify for financial compensation.

To see if you’re eligible, visit our sponsor Injury Claims and review the open cases. It’s fast, free, and could result in significant compensation if you qualify.

Get Help with Home Repairs in April

April is National Rebuilding Month, and the organization Rebuilding Together brings volunteers together to assist low-income homeowners with necessary repairs. Contact your local affiliate to see if you qualify for assistance.

Save Money with Property Tax Relief

Many states offer property tax relief for seniors, veterans, and low-income homeowners. Contact your local tax office to learn what’s available in your area. These programs can save you hundreds of dollars a year.

State-Specific Assistance Programs

Some of the best and most helpful programs we find are local. Here are some states that have local relief programs available this month.

• Alabama: Families can apply for financial aid through the CHOOSE Act if they have students in school and earn under 300% of the federal poverty level. Deadline: April 7, 2025.
• California: A guaranteed income pilot program for older adults is in the works. Applications are not open yet, but the state is selecting an organization to run the program by June 2025.
• Connecticut: Eligible residents may receive over $14,000 through the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Learn more about Connecticut COVID relief eligibility.
• Georgia: The Georgia Promise Scholarship offers up to $6,500 per year for eligible K-12 students. Deadline: April 15, 2025.
• Kansas: Residents can apply for a state property tax rebate by April 15, 2025. Additionally, SUN Bucks are available to help cover summer grocery costs.
• Louisiana: Families can apply for education savings help through the GATOR Scholarship ESA program. Deadline: April 15, 2025.

Relief Recap

There’s a lot of help available this month—from tax credits and cash settlements to state programs and extra income ideas. Don’t miss your chance to claim what’s yours. Don’t forget to subscribe to our email list so you will be notified every time we publish a list like this!