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How can I go back in my tax return and fill out the 1040 form? I need to receive my first and second stimulus checks, but I already filed and I’m not sure what to do.

I had just turned 18 last year and didn’t qualify for the stimulus then, but I qualify now for all three. I need to file this form in order to receive the money, but I already filed my taxes. Is there a way for me to fill out this form still and receive that money? Please help!
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CatinaT1
Employee Tax Expert

How can I go back in my tax return and fill out the 1040 form? I need to receive my first and second stimulus checks, but I already filed and I’m not sure what to do.

If you did not receive your first and/or second stimulus payment or if the amount received is not correct, you can claim it on your 2020 tax return as the Recovery Rebate Credit.  

  

You'll need to amend your return to include the Recovery Rebate Credit.    

  • To avoid unnecessary delays, do not amend until your original return has been fully processed.    

  • You can e-file your 2020 amended federal tax return, but most states require amendments to be printed and filed by mail.  

  • Allow 16 weeks for processing.  

See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending.  

You can check the status of your amended return here, but allow 3 weeks after filing for it to show up.  

   

In TurboTax Online, to claim the Recovery Rebate credit please do the following:  

  1. Sign into your account and continue from where you left off  

  2. Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then on Federal Review on the top of the screen  

  3. On the next page titled Let's make sure you got the right stimulus amount, click on Continue  

  4. Follow the interview  

  5. TurboTax will determine whether you are entitled to any additional stimulus  

  6. Any stimulus amount remaining due to you will show as a credit on line 30 of your form 1040.  

The third stimulus should be automatic.  This is what is currently known: Third Stimulus 

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How can I go back in my tax return and fill out the 1040 form? I need to receive my first and second stimulus checks, but I already filed and I’m not sure what to do.

I need help file a 1040 tax return 

DawnC
Employee Tax Expert

How can I go back in my tax return and fill out the 1040 form? I need to receive my first and second stimulus checks, but I already filed and I’m not sure what to do.

TurboTax will walk your through preparing your tax return.  You can start here for free.    

 

In TurboTax Live with Full Service, a dedicated tax expert will prepare, sign, file, and guarantee your tax return for you.  This service is not free, but you can click the link for more information.  @Bellaskiblu

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