After reviewing the 2020 1040 instructions for Line 30,
- On Line 4, it says your credit limited in limited and to go to Line 5.
- On Line 5, it states to enter $1,200 for your situation.
- On Line 6, it calculates the amount of your stimulus for qualifying children, if applicable.
- On Line 7, it states to add Line 5 and Line 6.
- On Line 8, it states to enter $600 for your situation.
- On Line 9, it calculates the amount of your stimulus for qualifying children, if applicable.
- On Line 10, add lines 8 and 9.
Therefore, the instructions for the Recovery Rebate Credit do indicate that only you are eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit. I am sorry for any misinformation given originally and thank you for bringing this to my attention.
One option for you to avoid the population of the Recovery Rebate Credit is for your spouse to file separately. In that case, her credit would not populate since she is married filing separately without a social security number.
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