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Level 2
posted Feb 16, 2022 8:15:23 AM

Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check (Tax Year 2021)

When it came to the screen where it ask if I received a third stim check, I said "No" ... When in reality I did receive it. Just an honest mistake and memory loss of how many checks we received.

 

I filed the taxes already. What will happen next, if anything? 

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Level 15
Feb 16, 2022 8:18:42 AM

The IRS cross checks for incorrect answers about the 3rd stimulus.   The IRS knows you got the payment and they will reduce your refund by the amount you incorrectly put on line 30 of your Form 1040.  This will delay your refund, but there is nothing you need to do about it except wait.

Level 2
Feb 16, 2022 8:19:37 AM

Awesome. Thanks!

Level 2
Feb 22, 2022 3:57:20 AM

How long does it typically take? I accidentally did the same thing 

Level 2
Feb 22, 2022 3:58:02 AM

How long does it typically take? I accidentally did the same thing

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2022 5:08:39 AM

Per the IRS website, usually a refund is processed within 21 days after e-filing. While they have mentioned that if the stimulus check information is entered incorrectly will cause delays, they have not given a timeline of how long that delay will be. However, there is no need to amend your tax return since the IRS will adjust the amounts on their own.

Level 2
Feb 22, 2022 9:13:16 PM

I accidentally did the same thing also. I filed on Jan31 and still haven’t received my refund. Is there a place to contact for delays? 

Level 2
Feb 22, 2022 9:57:11 PM

And anyone else that made this mistake, have your received your refund yet? 

Level 2
Feb 23, 2022 3:57:32 AM

Still no refund and I filed 2/1. I have no idea when I’ll be receiving it since I made that mistake. There’s no timeline anywhere that I could find.

Expert Alumni
Feb 23, 2022 5:14:06 AM

The changes that have taken place over the last two years has been unprecedented for everyone and that includes the IRS.  The timeline is unknown however the systems put in place for checking these figures should be automated.  Continue to check your IRS Transcript to see your return.  Get Transcript information is updated once per day, usually overnight. There’s no need to check more often.

 

 Where’s My Refund? has the most up to date information available about your refund.

Level 2
Feb 24, 2022 7:44:35 AM

Just received the state refund but not the federal. Typically would've received both at the same time so expecting a delay but not too bad at the moment.

Level 15
Feb 24, 2022 7:48:32 AM

@ObeliskSlayer

Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities,  There is no rule as to which one will come first or how much time there will be between their arrivals.

 

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

 

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2021 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried

 

Level 2
Feb 25, 2022 9:30:36 PM

Any luck yet?

Level 2
Mar 1, 2022 7:40:17 AM

No :( It's been over 30 days for me and nothing. 

New Member
Mar 1, 2022 8:55:13 PM

Hi!

 

I did this as well and finally got an update on mine after filing on the 1st of February. I finally got an updated date of March 7th for deposit. 

Level 2
Mar 2, 2022 8:09:28 AM

After making that mistake, did it reduce your refund amount once they corrected it?

Level 15
Mar 2, 2022 8:13:39 AM

@sarahej12 If you made a mistake that put an amount on line 30---and you already received the stimulus for $1400 per person----then your refund will be reduced.  You cannot get the $1400 per person again.

New Member
Mar 2, 2022 12:09:13 PM

any update? i just did the same thing

Level 2
Mar 2, 2022 2:54:41 PM

No. Still says processing and it’s been more than 21 days. I filed 1/31 

Level 15
Mar 2, 2022 3:00:32 PM

@sarahej12 I think you posted earlier that you made a mistake with the 3rd stimulus?   Expect that to delay your refund while the IRS fixes the mistake.  Just keep checking on the IRS refund site for information.  It could take several extra weeks.

New Member
Mar 7, 2022 2:22:59 PM

Since a checked NO, by mistake, I will now not be getting a refund and should owe money any idea how to correct that?  If I do the amended 1040X form it assumes I received the refund and overstates what I owe.

Level 2
Mar 8, 2022 9:13:34 AM

How did you figure out that you will not be getting a refund?

Level 15
Mar 8, 2022 9:20:51 AM

@m22c If you made a mistake with the 3rd EIP payment question and said you did not get it, but you really did---you are going to hear from the IRS.   Either your refund will be reduced or you will end up owing something---but wait until the IRS processes your return.   Do not amend until the IRS finishes with the return that you already filed.  The IRS is correcting returns with wrong amounts on line 30.

Level 2
Mar 9, 2022 8:43:06 AM

Just got my return today. They just took off the 3rd stim check for me ($2800) and basically gave me back what was left from when I had checked "No"

 

No additions or subtractions in my case.

New Member
Mar 10, 2022 5:11:11 AM

When did you file?