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posted Jan 29, 2021 12:58:48 PM

If I was Incarcerated and never received the first or 2nd stimulus how do I file for them

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Expert Alumni
Jan 29, 2021 1:59:25 PM

You just need to file a tax return for 2020 and indicate that you did not receive your stimulus checks on it.

 

When you prepare your tax return for 2020 in TurboTax, you will be prompted to enter how much you received for your stimulus and then the program will calculate the amount of stimulus due you based on your income, number of dependents and payments already received. If any additional stimulus is due you, it will be used to reduce your 2020 income tax liability, and the balance will be refunded to you.

 

You will see the options when you are done entering your tax information and proceed to the review process.

 

You can file a tax return in 2020 to get your stimulus check, even if you aren't required to otherwise.