My taxes are already filed and i have recieved the money. But now we are suppossed to be getting a relief check for coronavirus. I had a baby on march 27 2020. How will the irs know about that child i

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April 1, 2020
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1200 for adults. 500 for each child. I have 2 of my children on the 2019 taxes but what about the new baby born on march 27th before the bill was passed?

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Best answer by bluedeb

You will get the $500 for your two children. The stimulus money is based on a 2019 return or a 2018 return if a 2019 was not filed. The stimulus money is a tax break for 2020, so you would get the credit on your 2020 return.

You claim a baby the year they are born in.

bluedeb

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You claim a baby the year they are born in.

JamesG1

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Stimulus checks will be based on information from your most recent tax filings, either 2019 or 2018 if you have not yet filed this season.

Up to $1,200 for individuals,
$2,400 for joint taxpayers, and
An additional $500 for each qualifying child.

Under the 2020 CARES Act, you will not receive a $500 payment for the child born in March of 2020. However, the situation is very fluid. Follow the news should there be a change in the law.

Please see this TurboTax Help.

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