That box should NOT be checked. It will keep your from getting a stimulus check. ( If it was checked for any of the other years when you should not have been claimed, you should amend those returns. ) Unfortunately, you will have to amend your 2019 return in order to fix it for the stimulus check. Amended returns take quite awhile to be processed, and right now they can be expected to take even longer than normal.
How do I amend my 2019 TurboTax Online return?
A 1040X cannot be e-filed. It must be printed and mailed. It will take about 4 months for the IRS to process an amended return. It is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it, like UPS or certified mail, so you will know it was received.
Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:
https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1
https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-q...
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