Why would I not receive money for my 1 year old when stimulus checks went out? Full amount was received, but didn’t receive money for my child.

[NCperson]

I can't answer why that occurred- what year was he born (2019 or 2020?)

however, there is a 'settle up' section on the 2020 tax return.  Any stimulus due you will add to your refund.

does that help? 

[joosh32044]

Thanks for the quick response. He was born in 2019. Would I still be able to do the ‘settle up’ section with him being born in 2019, or is that just for 2020 babies?

[NCperson · Accepted solution]

it doesn't matter ... the whole concept of the stimulus is really based on your 2020 tax return: income, dependents, filing status. 

TT will calculate how much stimulus you are eligible for , then subtract what you received already.  the remainder is due you as a credit on the tax return.  If the result of that calculation is negative, you don't owe it back to the IRS!

that is the way the law was passed.