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kuwill2003
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April 13, 2020
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I am on Social Security but filed taxes because I thought I needed too for stimulus

  • April 13, 2020
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My only income is Social Security. I do not typically file but did a few weeks ago because I thought I had to for the stimulus payment. I am 72 but my son takes care of me and claims head of household.  Did I just ruin my chance to get the stimulus because I filed my 2019 taxes and claimed that I am a dependent even though I now find out I didnt need to file and it would have automatically been sent to me?  Also, I am concerned because Turbo Tax didnt ask for direct deposit info since I was getting no refund and dont make enough.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

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    SusanY1
    SusanY1
    Level 15
    April 14, 2020

    Please file an amended tax return, Form 1040X indicating that you are not a dependent on another person's tax return if your son has not been claiming you as an "other dependent" on his tax return but has been using you only to qualify as Head of Household.   

     

    Being the qualifying relative for Head of Household is not the same as being a dependent.  

     

    If you are a dependent, you are not eligible for the economic impact payment.  If you are not, you are still eligible.  

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    kuwill2003Author
    Level 2
    April 14, 2020

    Thank you for your response. I guess I am not sure if he claims me as a dependent or relative. Where would that be listed?

    KrisD15
    KrisD15
    Level 15
    April 14, 2020

    No, I believe that only if you are NOT a dependent would the IRS send you a stimulus payment by way of your Social Security payments.  

    That is the way it has been explained to tax professionals, but things can change. 

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