KarenJ2
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After you file

If you checked that you can  be claimed as a dependent then you will not receive the stimulus payment.  If you cannot be claimed as a dependent , meaning you do not meet the qualifications of a dependent, then you should amend your return.  If you don't qualify as a qualifying child, you may qualify as a qualifying relative.  

 

Qualifying child 

  • The child can be your son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, stepbrother, stepsister, adopted child or an offspring of any of them. 

  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else. 

  • They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident. 

  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse. 

  • They are younger than you and under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students). 

    • No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children. 

  • They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply). 

  • They did not provide more than half of their own support.   

Qualifying relative 

  • They don't have to be related to you. 

  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else. 

  • They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident. 

  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse. 

  • They lived with you the entire year or they were related to you. 

  • They made less than $4,200 in 2019. 

  • You provided more than half of their financial support.  

 

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