How do I correct my "disaster relief" answer so I can file now? (I thought this included COVID Economic Impact Payments.)

[alison10]

I checked the box for having received disaster relief (but I only got Economic Impact Payments) and now TurboTax won't let me file my 2021 return.

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Try this procedure so that you can file your return -

If you did not take a disaster distribution from your pension funds between 2018 and 2020, there may be a question that needs to be reviewed.  Follow these steps.  

• Go to Federal / Wages & Income.
• Scroll down to Wrap up income.
• Continue.
• At the screen Did you take a disaster distribution at any time between 2018 and 2020? answer No. 

Now watch the headings under Federal closely.  

• When you are in Deductions & Credits. 
• Scroll down and click on Wrap up tax breaks.
• Then you are in Other Tax Situations.
• Scroll down and click on Let's keep going.
• Continue through to Federal Review. 

[alison10]

Thank you! This suggestion was very clear and accurate, and it allowed me to resolve the problem.