I didn't file tax for 2019 so I didn't get the 2nd stimulus check. I should have claimed the amount as a recovery rebate but I already filed 2020 tax. What can I do now?

[DawnC · Accepted solution]

If you were supposed to claim the recovery rebate because you did not receive the first or second stimulus payment, but you did not and you already submitted your return.......you will need to wait until the IRS processes your return.  After that, you can file an amended return to claim it; the amendment form (Form 1040X) will be available at the end of the month.   One of the reasons you may need to file an amendment:

• You forgot to report income or claim dependents, deductions, or credits.

[EmeseFanny]

Thank you!! 

[Bashirquil19]

I made a mistake on my 2020 taxes return when they ask me did I get a stimulus check I said yes because last year my mother claim me but she never got it for me because my age so now how do I claim my 1st Nd 2 Nd stimulus check 

[JamesG1]

I am assuming that your accepted 2020 Federal tax return did not report that you were a dependent of another taxpayer?  IRS FAQ state:

Who is eligible for the second round of Economic Impact Payments?

Generally, if you’re a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien, you may be eligible for $600 ($1,200  for a joint return), plus $600 for each qualifying child, if you (and your spouse if filing a joint return) aren’t a dependent of another taxpayer on a 2019 tax return, have a social security number (SSN) valid for employment and your adjusted gross income (AGI) does not exceed:

• $150,000 if married and filing a joint return or if filing as a qualifying widow or widower;
• $112,500 if filing as head of household; or
• $75,000 for eligible individuals using any other filing status

Your payment will be reduced by 5% of the amount by which your AGI exceeds the applicable threshold above.

You aren’t eligible for a payment if any of the following apply to you:

• You were claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s 2019 tax return (for example, a child or student who may be claimed on a parent’s tax return or a dependent parent who may be claimed on an adult child’s tax return).
• You don’t have an SSN that is valid for employment issued before the due date of your 2019 tax return (including any extensions).
• You’re a nonresident alien.
• Someone was deceased before 2020.
• Are an estate or trust.

However, you may be eligible to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on line 30 of your 2020 tax return. Please refer to the instructions for the 2020 Form 1040 for more information.

If you have e-filed your 2020 Federal tax return and the tax return is accepted by the IRS, you will have to amend your 2020 Federal tax return and correct the entries and calculations to receive the Recovery Rebate Credit.

TurboTax will compare your one or two stimulus payment amounts to the computations within TurboTax.  The computations within TurboTax are based upon the information that you have entered into the tax software.  If you are due an additional amount, it will be issued as a Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) on line 30 of the 2020 1040 tax return.

In TurboTax Online, you are prompted to input stimulus check 1 and stimulus check 2 information under Review down the left hand side of the screen.  You can also access your stimulus check choices by following these steps: 

• Down the left side of the screen, click on Federal.
• Across the top of the screen, click on Other Tax Situations.
• At the screen Let’s keep going to wrap up.  Click on Let’s keep going.
• At the screen Let’s make sure you got the right stimulus amount, click Continue.
• At the screen Did you get a stimulus payment? you can update your stimulus check entries.

Amended tax returns will not be available until March 18.  See forms availability.  Make no changes in TurboTax until you are able to make the changes in the tax return.

If you used TurboTax Online, simply log in to your account and select Amend a return that was filed and accepted.

If you used our CD/download product, sign back into your return and select Amend a filed return. You must file a separate Form 1040X for each tax return you are amending.

See also this TurboTax Help.