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Why did I not get the full amount of my stimulus check

1200 should of been 24 because my wife and I filed married filing jointly 

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Why did I not get the full amount of my stimulus check

why was it not the full amount?

 

what did you expect and what did you receive? 

Why did I not get the full amount of my stimulus check

1200 should of been 24 because my wife and I filed married filing jointly 

Why did I not get the full amount of my stimulus check

Should of been 2400 and I only got  1200 filed married filing jointly 

Npittman
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Why did I not get the full amount of my stimulus check

Why didn't i get my full amount

GiseleD
Expert Alumni

Why did I not get the full amount of my stimulus check

This is unfortunately very common. According to the IRS.gov FAQs here:

 

Payment amounts vary based on income, filing status and family size. If you filed a 2019 tax return, the IRS used information from it about you, your spouse, your income, filing status and qualifying children to calculate the amount and issue your Payment. If you haven’t filed your 2019 return or it has not been processed yet, the IRS used the information from your 2018 return to calculate the amount and issue your Payment. The IRS is not able to correct or issue additional payments at this time and will provide further details on IRS.gov on the action people may need to take in the future.

 

If you did not receive the full amount to which you believe you are entitled, you will be able to claim the additional amount when you file your 2020 tax return.  This is particularly important for individuals who may be entitled to the additional $500 per qualifying child payments. We encourage everyone to review our “How do I calculate my EIP Payment” question and answer.

 

Keep the Notice 1444, Your Economic Impact Payment, you will receive regarding your Economic Stimulus Payment with your records. This notice will be mailed to each recipient’s last known address within a few weeks after the Payment is made. When you file your 2020 tax return next year, you can refer to Notice 1444 and claim additional credits on your 2020 tax return if you are eligible for them. The IRS will provide further details on IRS.gov on the action they may need to take.

 

 

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Why did I not get the full amount of my stimulus check

I realize that the amount of my stimulus check was based on the wages I earned in 2019, however, I did not work any in 2020.  I am now retired so I do not understand why my 2019 earnings affected my stimulus check.  I received $320.10.

AmyC
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Why did I not get the full amount of my stimulus check

No idea, the IRS did sent a lot of partial payments. The IRS is still working on how to claim the rest of any money to which you may be entitled. Currently, a 2020 return is the method. We are hoping they will open a portal for people like you.

 

Please keep checking  IRS Economic Impact Payment Information Center or TurboTax Stimulus Tax Center here:

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