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After you file
The best way to correct the issue is to contact the IRS directly using the steps in the link below. This will ensure the IRS has the latest information for you specifically.
Also, if you were entitled to either the first or second stimulus payments, but did not receive them because you were in the same situation as mentioned in your comments above, you may need to file an income tax return for 2020, even if you did not have a filing requirement, to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit.
This will allow you to update your banking information directly with the IRS as well as get credit for any stimulus payments you should have received but never did.
The amount of the Rebate Recovery Credit is based upon your actual 2020 income tax return you file. Therefore, if you meet the criteria for the credit, you will receive it when you prepare your 2020 income tax return. The credit is intended to give those who should have received a stimulus payment but never did a tax credit on their tax returns. Any excess credit is then refunded to you if there is an overpayment on your tax return. There will be a similar credit when filing your 2021 income tax return for any stimulus payments you should have received in 2021 but did not get.
Please see the attached link for more information on who can claim the credit.
Recovery Rebate Credit eligibility
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