The IRS said they will not correct stimulus payments on the tax return if you did not claim any stimulus. They will fix incorrect amounts.
The IRS may have corrected your child tax credit. Did you have any amounts on line 28 (refundable child tax credit)?
If you didn't claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your original tax return you will need to file a Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to claim it.
For instructions see How to amend (change or correct) a return you've already filed
The IRS will not calculate the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit for you if you did not enter any amount on your original tax return, or you entered $0.
Use the Interactive Tax Assistant, Should I File an Amended Return?, to help determine if you should amend your original tax return.
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