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Level 2
posted Jan 19, 2022 11:52:48 AM

What can be done with the letter 6475 not matching the amount generated in the tax software and what was actually received?

Filing a joint married return and the amount is exact half.

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Level 15
Jan 19, 2022 1:31:06 PM

You had better check your own records and know for certain how much of that 3rd stimulus you received --- and when you enter the amount for the recovery rebate credit---get it right.   Entering the wrong amount will delay your refund for months while the IRS cross checks it.

Level 15
Jan 19, 2022 3:18:06 PM

Did you each get a letter yet?.... They should have sent one for the taxpayer and one for the spouse with half of the advance on each letter. So if you're missing a letter simply enter the amount of the stimulus payment you got in the program and continue on your happy way.

New Member
Jan 24, 2022 7:22:57 PM

Can you call and have them manually fix it on there end. I put in the wrong amount 

 

Level 15
Jan 24, 2022 7:27:20 PM

@jaytrent1125  Did you already file?  Was it Accepted?  If it rejects you can fix it and resend it.  What did you put the wrong amount for?  The 3rd Stimulus Check?  If it was Accepted the IRS will probably fix it for you.  

New Member
Jan 25, 2022 6:55:44 AM

I have the same problem. My Letter 6475 states I received $1, 400, but I looked at the direct deposit from the IRS on my bank statement and it was $1,200.

Level 15
Jan 25, 2022 7:01:33 AM

@uniquetobeme There have been three stimulus payments. Make sure you are looking at the right one.  The first one was in 2020 and was for $1200 for adults and $500 for dependents up to age 16.  The second one--- paid in late 2020 or early 2021 was for $600 for adults and $600 for dependents up to age 16.   The THIRD one--paid in 2021 or available as a recovery rebate credit on a 2021 tax return----was $1400 for adults and $1400 for dependents they claimed.

Level 2
Jan 27, 2022 2:50:03 PM

@Critter-3 Where do i enter the amount from the letter 6475? which section in turbotax?

Level 15
Jan 27, 2022 5:00:27 PM


The Recovery Rebate Credit will be found in the FEDERAL REVIEW section. ( you should see "Let's make sure you got the right stimulus amount”)  If you are eligible it will end up on line 30 of your 2021 Form 1040.

Returning Member
Feb 4, 2022 2:38:59 AM

Guys, so I need Letter 6475.. is it somewhere on TurboTax?

I'm filing jointly with my wife who just came to America last year. Now has her greencard and been working for 4 months.

We are filing jointly and I'm claiming her on my taxes as I'm her sponcer for her greencard so she will get her $1400 stimulus check... 

Do I need to file out 2 letters 1 for her and 1 for me? If so I'm assuming I out the 1400 I received for me and 0 on hers? Can someone plz help me understand?

Level 15
Feb 4, 2022 5:30:55 AM

Correct ... when asked  in the interview ... you got 1400 and she got 0  in advance. 

Returning Member
Feb 4, 2022 6:13:28 AM

I guess we are using h&r block that's what my father's always used to do my taxes... It's says anyone who got the stimulus will get the Letter 6475.. since she didn't I can't fill one out for her .. 

So I download the letter from IRS from me and I'm filing jointly and claiming her ... Is that all I need to do?

Level 15
Feb 4, 2022 6:35:06 AM

@Corey122289 You cannot claim your spouse as a dependent.   A spouse can never be claimed as a dependent.

Returning Member
Feb 4, 2022 6:38:04 AM

Yes she can... I'm her sponcer for her greencard I claim her untill she gets her citizenship. Trust me. I just need to know how till fill out this form and where to get it... But since u don't understand my situation don't worry about it I'll wait for another answer.

Returning Member
Feb 4, 2022 6:42:02 AM

Well. Married filing jointly. That's it but she is a dependent... Either way I need to know what to do with this form...

Level 15
Feb 4, 2022 6:45:42 AM

You are filing a joint return.   You cannot also list her as a dependent.  It cannot be both.   You never list a spouse under "dependents."   You just file a joint return.   You are confusing the fact that you support her with what you actually put on a tax return.   Do not enter your spouse's name under dependent on a tax return.   You enter her information once---as a spouse.

Returning Member
Feb 4, 2022 6:47:17 AM

Ok gotcha... And I file the Letter 6475...

So how do they know to add the 1400 stimulus for her?

Level 15
Feb 4, 2022 6:49:04 AM

Use the recovery rebate credit in Federal Review.   If you get the $1400 it will show up on line 30.

 

PREVIEW 1040

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901539-how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

Returning Member
Feb 4, 2022 6:51:50 AM

Unfortunately my father's using h&r I thought he was using turbo tax. So I'm assuming it would be the same. Ugh so stressful

Returning Member
Feb 4, 2022 6:55:08 AM

Is the Letter 6475 on the TurboTax page? Instead of getting it from the IRS page? If so I'll use turbo tax

Level 15
Feb 4, 2022 6:58:48 AM

TurboTax does not have a copy of your letter.

Level 15
Feb 4, 2022 7:25:10 AM

After the third stimulus payment went out last year a 1444-C notice was mailed that had the amount paid on the stimulus payment ... it told you to keep it for your taxes.   Although the IRS said they would be mailing out the new 6475 letter in January  I have yet to see one.   So you can use the amount actually deposited in your account if you cannot find either notice  OR   log into your account at the IRS to get that information.    If you simply say you did not get the payment on your return then the IRS will look for you and adjust the bottom line accordingly.    https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account

Returning Member
Feb 4, 2022 7:53:03 AM

I finally got on the IRS website and the Letter 6475 is not available.... So anything I can do. Or jus need to wait for it?

Level 15
Feb 4, 2022 9:05:26 AM

If you know for certain how much you got on the third stimulus payment then you don't need the IRS letter to give you that amount ... simply enter it in the program and continue.  

Returning Member
Feb 4, 2022 9:07:09 AM

For my wife to get her stimulus?