After you file

that could be a problem.... but many Americans have not received their stimulus checks yet.  Might be worth waiting until your spouse receives it and then go from there 

 

 Check the IRS website for status of the stimulus payment and update your bank information if necessary.

 

  AGI is line 7 on your 2018 return and line 8B on your 2019 return.  Refund is line 21a of the 2019 tax return. and line 20a for 2018

 

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

 

A1.  You may be eligible to receive a Payment if you:

  • Are a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien;
  • Cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return;
  • Have a Social Security number (SSN) that is valid for employment (valid SSN); and
    • Exception: If either spouse is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the taxable year, then only one spouse needs to have a valid SSN
  • Have adjusted gross income below an amount based on your filing status and the number of your qualifying children.

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