My mother received the first stimulus check but died prior to the second check. TT is incorrectly applying a $600 credit to her return. How do I override this?

maf17 · ‎February 22, 2021

TT asks how much stimulus money she received. I enter $1200 for the first stimulus and $0 for the second. It then applies a credit. How can I override this as she wasn't eligible for the second check?

AlanT222 · ‎February 22, 2021

She is actually eligible for the second stimulus check.

Recovery rebate credits may be claimed for individuals who died in 2020 or 2021 when filing the decedent’s 2020 tax return. This includes someone who filed joint tax returns with a spouse who died in 2020 or 2021. Please refer to the Form 1040 and 1040-SR instructions for more information.

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maf17 · ‎February 22, 2021

Thanks!

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My mother received the first stimulus check but died prior to the second check. TT is incorrectly applying a $600 credit to her return. How do I override this?