If the stimulus payments were not received, the only way to get them is to file for the Recovery Rebate Credit.
To file the Recovery Rebate Credit in TurboTax, follow these steps:
- Go to the search box and enter stimulus. Click the Jump to link.
- Answer Yes.
- At the next screen, Let's double-check the amount you received, answer No to edit the first-round and second-round amounts.
- If no stimulus amount was received, enter 0. An amount must be entered in each box. When finished, click Continue.
If you received them already, answer in TurboTax what amounts were received. This will zero out the credit so any tax refund is not delayed.
For the most recent IRS updates, see:
Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
Recovery Rebate Credit Frequently Asked Questions | Internal Revenue Service
