I was a dependent in 2020, so my parent received the third stimulus payment, I am independent for 2021, do I qualify for the recovery rebate?

[DoninGA]

If you do not qualify as a dependent on someone else's 2021 tax return then you would be eligible for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return.

[xmasbaby0]

Yes in fact you can get the 3rd EIP payment on your 2021 return if you cannot be claimed as someone else's dependent for 2021.   Even if your parents got it based on claiming you for 2020, the recovery rebate credit is really based on 2021.   Your parents do not have to pay it back and you end up getting it too --- Congress left a huge loophole that allows it.