Hey, I accidentally marked that I can be claimed as a dependent on my return. I learned after filing that my parents won't claim me. Will this affect my stimulus check?

bloomj · ‎April 11, 2020

AnnetteB6 · ‎April 12, 2020

Yes, it will affect your stimulus check. You would not be eligible for a stimulus payment.

According to the information on the IRS site, if you were claimed as a dependent or can be claimed as a dependent, then you will not be eligible for a stimulus payment. Having checked the box on your return that you could be claimed as a dependent will disqualify you from receiving a stimulus payment.

IRS - Economic Impact Payment

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AnnetteB6 · ‎April 12, 2020

Yes, it will affect your stimulus check. You would not be eligible for a stimulus payment.

According to the information on the IRS site, if you were claimed as a dependent or can be claimed as a dependent, then you will not be eligible for a stimulus payment. Having checked the box on your return that you could be claimed as a dependent will disqualify you from receiving a stimulus payment.

IRS - Economic Impact Payment

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More2eat · ‎April 15, 2020

I accidentally marked that I can be claimed. If I file an amended tax return, will I then qualify for the stimulus payment?

DaveF1006 · ‎April 15, 2020

You should qualify for a stimulus payment once this is corrected.

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Hey, I accidentally marked that I can be claimed as a dependent on my return. I learned after filing that my parents won't claim me. Will this affect my stimulus check?