Please help! Wrong tax file and stimulus money received

[Anonymous]

I was on F1 visa in 2019 and mistakenly filed my return as resident alien. As a result, I received $1200 and $600 in stimulus money. I amended my tax return for 2019 (packet reached to IRS in july 2020 but no response). I also gave back $1200 and they deducted it from my account.

Now, I changed status from F1 to H1B in oct 2020 and received the new $600 money. Should I return that as well? What should I file my 2020 return as and if you'd recommend me to take any actions.

[npierson7]

No, you don't have to return the $600 stimulus payment. Since you have H1B visa you should file your 2020 tax return as a resident alien.

[AngelaGrogan]

I never received the $600 stimulus due to the fact I lost my card can u tell me if the money was put on lost card

[ThomasM125]

You can call the Green Dot Bank and they may be able to help you at 1-888-285-4169.

[AngelaGrogan]

Put my stimulus check on my green dot card account number is [phone number removed]5128   Expires 12/24  I never received my $600 stimulus check yet

[AngelaGrogan]

Phone number is[phone number removed]

[LinaJ2020]

If you do not receive your stimulus, you can claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 tax return.  Here are the steps:

In TurboTax online,

• After sign in to your account, select Pick up where you left off
• At the right upper corner, select Search, type in "stimulus" and Enter
• Select " Jump to stimulus"
• Follow prompts

The Recovery Rebate Credit is a credit that was authorized by the CARES Act.  If you were eligible for an Economic Impact payment, commonly referred to as a stimulus payment, but did not receive one or you received less than the full amount as an advanced payment in 2020 then you can claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 tax return. To learn more, click here: Recovery Rebate Credit

Generally, you are eligible to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit if you:

• Were a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien in 2020
• Were not claimed as a dependent
• Have a social security number valid for employment that is issued before the due date of your 2020 tax return.

 @AngelaGrogan