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New Member
posted Jan 8, 2021 11:07:11 AM

How come I didn't receive my 2nd stimulus check on my turbo card like I did my last one my card is still active but it says my stimulus check was sent in mail instead of direct deposit

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Expert Alumni
Jan 10, 2021 7:50:30 AM

For the second stimulus payment  the IRS is commonly mailing out checks or debit cards even though the previous check was deposited directly onto a card or bank account.  Perhaps it's because they have to send the stimulus payments out by January 15.

 

If you don't receive your check by the time you file your tax return, you can make an adjustment on your 2020 tax return for stimulus payments you qualify for, but have not received. 

 

To do this in TurboTax, please follow these steps:

  1. Enter the information in your return.
  2. 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
  5. TurboTax will then calculate the amount of stimulus payment remaining that you are still entitled to.  This will show as a credit on line 30 of the 1040.

Returning Member
Jan 18, 2021 8:15:33 AM

But it said it would  be on the card January 6th,when I checked.

Intuit Alumni
Jan 18, 2021 7:38:01 PM

TurboTax is working diligently with the IRS to ensure that those who were affected by the IRS' processing error receive their stimulus payment quickly.  However, in a worst-case scenario where the IRS is unable to process the stimulus by direct deposit or send it to you by mail, you will be able to claim the stimulus as extra refund on your 2020 tax return.