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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
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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.
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They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
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They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
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They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
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They are younger than you and under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
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No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
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They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
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They did not provide more than half of their own support.
Qualifying relative
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They don't have to be related to you.
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They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
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They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
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They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
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They lived with you the entire year or they were related to you.
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They made less than $4,200 in 2019.
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You provided more than half of their financial support.
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