I last filed in 2018 via Turbo Tax, since then I've been battling health issues and haven't worked.
Most everyone i know with Bank of America has gotten the 2nd stimulus except us, but this is probably a moot point now anyways.. (of course there's also being patient, but pretty sure I shouldn't expect a check automatically now anyways) Here's why...
So i did not file in 2019 as I did not make money, they must have used my 2018 taxes for 1st stimulus payment-the last year i filed taxes.
I DID receive first Economic impact payment via direct deposit.
But I did NOT use the non filer tool that was due in Nov. ( i didn't realize i needed to)
I do not have income to report, so i wasn't going to file this year.
My goal is to get stimulus as soon as possible, but...
Two different news sources report differing opinions on the 2018 tax issue.:
- One States that in order receive 2nd stimulus check automatically, IRS will still look at 2018 taxes if you didn't necessarily file for 2019.
- While another source states that you specifically must have filed for 2019 year to get the 2nd stimulus payment automatically.
To get my stimulus must i now file this year because now IRS is using only 2019 taxes for Stimulus instead of last year when they were able to use my 2018 taxes?
Which is accurate?
Does anyone know if IRS is auto depositing for people who only filed in 2018? And that did not use non filer tool?
Below are my examples of conflicting rules
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