How can I update my tax return to reflect that I received a stimulus check that I previously reported having not received?

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

If you have already filed your return & it has been accepted, then you cannot change it, & you can't amend your return.  The IRS has all the information about who received or did not receive the stimulus money & they will automatically correct your return.

If you have not filed your return or it gets rejected you can fix it:

1. Log into TurboTax.
2. After entering all your information click "Federal Review" at the top of your screen. 
3. On the screen "Let's make sure you got the right stimulus amount" click "Continue".
4. You will be asked about the amounts of first round and second round stimulus payments you received.  If you did not receive a payment enter "0" or enter the amount you have received.
5. TurboTax will then calculate the amount of stimulus payment remaining that you are still entitled to get. 
6. Any stimulus amount remaining due to you will show as a credit on line 30 of the 1040.