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New Member
posted Jan 30, 2021 8:51:25 AM

Recovery Rebate Credit

Hello all,

Im not sure if I may of messed up on my return or not. When I was filing it asked me if I received the stimulus checks from last year and If anyone could claim me as a dependent. I did not receive them and I checked the box that nobody could claim me and it said I was eligible for the $1800. after submitting I heard I also had to fill out a "Form 1040" in addition. I did not do that and I am wondering if I messed up/can I amend after the IRS approves me. 

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Level 15
Jan 30, 2021 8:56:58 AM

The Form 1040 is the federal tax return that you already completed before filing.  The stimulus payment would have been added to the Form 1040 on Line 30 as a tax credit.  The credit is included in the Federal tax refund or reduces any federal taxes owed on the federal tax return.

New Member
Jan 30, 2021 10:22:25 AM

OK thank you, when I see my refund that I will be receiving it doesnt include the $1800, and I did not owe any taxes back this year. It just shows my refund by itself.