ErnieS0
Expert Alumni

After you file

Report the first stimulus check on your tax return and put $0 for the second payment. IRS records will show the government sent the first stimulus check so the amount will be deducted from your refund if you try and claim it a second time as a Rebate Recovery Credit. 

 

That will delay for refund.

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