How can I get the recovery rebate credit if I accidentally filled as a dependent in 2019 when I was not? Should I amend 2019 tax return? IRS has no answers for me!

xmasbaby0 · ‎July 20, 2021

Good luck----it sounds like the IRS made a mistake. Every return with an amount on line 30 is being looked at by a human ....... so maybe the one who looked at your return goofed. Being a dependent for 2019 could NOT be a valid reason to disallow the credit on your 2020 return. Do not confuse them with any other stuff about 2019 now. It is based ONLY on 2020.

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paigetosh · ‎July 20, 2021

Sadly someone at IRS suggested that but they don’t do anything that has to do with the recovery rebate credit.

paigetosh · ‎July 20, 2021

Thank you both for your help!! I have a clearer picture of what to do!

VolvoGirl · ‎July 20, 2021

Please keep us posted how it works out.

xmasbaby0 · ‎July 20, 2021

Yes----post back when you get this resolved. We want to know about it and hope to hear good news that they fixed it for you.

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