If you were supposed to claim the recovery rebate because you did not receive the first stimulus payment, but you did not and you already submitted your return (it is in a pending status).......you will need to wait until the IRS either accepts or rejects your return, which will be sometime after Feb 12th. If rejected, go back into your return and claim it. If accepted, wait until that return is processed and then file an amended return to claim it. One of the reasons you may need to file an amendment:
- You forgot to report income or claim dependents, deductions, or credits.
The process is the same if you get a refund for the recovery rebate and receive the payment later, you would need to file an amended return. Amending is necessary when you claimed credits (recovery rebate) that you are not eligible for. @bethorourke5
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