2021 Stimulus Check

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March 11, 2021
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When I filed my 2020 taxes, I made the mistake of selecting “I can be claim as a dependent” but no one never claim me. So would I still get the 2021 stimulus check even though I selected I can be claimed as a dependent but no one never did?
(I do know that I have to go back and amend my taxes)

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Jolanda1234

Level 2

Hello everyone I wish everyone get there taxes quickly this year. My son and daughter already got theirs. I still haven't received mine from 2019 but God will provide 🙏

I need that too tho

DianeW777

Level 15

The rules for claiming a dependent are relevant and they are not optional. If you do not pay more than half of your own support, then you will not be allowed to claim yourself or be independent. This is a rule on who has the right to claim a dependent. If your parents or someone else paid more than half of your support (living expenses and college as example), then only they can claim you.

If you are eligible to be independent you are correct, an amended return must be completed.

The return must be processed, accepted by the IRS. You have time, the Form 1040-X is scheduled for availability later this month. This is a normal timeframe for release.

How to amend (change or correct) a return already filed (and accepted at the IRS)
- Review the information here to be sure you need to amend your return.
Steps to amend my 2020 return

We will no knowledge of processes for the potential details of the third stimulus until it is signed and actually law. At that time we must wait on the IRS to provide direction. To remain current about the third stimulus details please continue to check the links below.

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ANKernAuthor

Level 2

I know the elements of being able to file as a dependent and independent. My question is I selected “someone can claim me” while doing my 2020 taxes and my mother never added me as a dependent on her 2020 taxes I am eligible to get the 2021 stimulus check for $1,400?

VolvoGirl

Level 15

But do you qualify as her dependent? Even if she doesn't claim you then you still have to say you CAN be claimed if you qualify as a dependent. If you don't qualify then you have to amend your return. Sorry I don't know how the new Stimulus payment will work. But dependents wouldn't get it based on their own return.