That didn't 100% answer what I was asking. First, aren't the economic impact payments technically an advance on a 2020 extra (non taxable I think) tax credit? They made those advance 'stimulus' payments by guestimating who is/would be eligible based on IRS' most recent tax records on file. So, if someone was claimed in 2019, that doesn't necessarily mean they can or will be for 2020. I am 38, I live with my mom and my kids, I do not work, I am in the process of applying for disability, I received more than $4300 in child support in 2020 (of which I pay my mom $200-300 monthly) I have no other sorce of income. For 2019 taxes, she filed as head of household and claimed me and the kids. My questions are since my only income is child support, 1. That can't be considered income? 2. If child support can't be considered income (with no other income) that means I 'can' be claimed? 3. If I technically 'can' be claimed but are not claimed, am I able to file on my own (not claimed by anyone else) and receive the rebate recovery credit?
