I filed my taxes on March 10, 2021 I had a baby in November 2020. I just received my stimulus but I didn’t receive the 1400 for baby. What to do now?

[HelenC12]

If you already filed your 2020 return, there’s nothing else you need to do to get your stimulus check. Your eligibility will likely be based on the information in your IRS processed return, and your stimulus check will be sent to the bank account you used for your refund or mailed to your address on file.

• For information on when you can expect your stimulus payment, check the IRS Get My Payment tool.

We are waiting for instructions from the IRS on how people could get their third stimulus checks if they didn't receive it, even if they filed a 2020 income tax return.

Note: None of the three stimulus checks (or Recovery Rebate Credits) are considered income, and therefore aren’t taxable. They won’t reduce your refund or increase what you owe when you file your taxes this year, or next. They also won’t affect your eligibility for any federal government assistance or benefits.

[sheamos2012]

I got my March 2021 stimulus payment already. But I’m missing the 1400 for my child born in 2020. I filed my taxes March 2021. So do I amend it, since I didn’t receive the left out 1400? 

[DianeW777]

No. Do NOT amend your return if your newborn was included as a dependent on your original return.  The IRS is reconciling and a delay is expected with all the changes and the payments now being issued for the third stimulus.  There are many returns to reconcile with all the payments so it's just a matter of waiting at this point. They want to be diligent for everyone.  The following information is here for your review.

The American Rescue Plan provides relief for millions of Americans through numerous measures, including a third round of stimulus checks, unemployment benefit extensions, and expansions of the Child Tax Credit and the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

This means if you qualify for a third stimulus check, you could get up to $1,400 for each taxpayer in your household plus $1,400 for each dependent.

• Families earning less than $150,000 a year and individuals earning less than $75,000 a year should get the full $1,400 per person.
• Families earning up to $160,000 per year and individuals earning up to $80,000 per year will receive prorated amounts.
• One notable difference from the first two stimulus is that you will receive stimulus payments for all your dependents, including adult dependents and college students.

To find out if you are eligible and how much you can expect, visit our stimulus calculator.

[sheamos2012]

Thank you!