@777danny777 This thread is becoming very confusing because so many different people have been posting to it. You seem to be saying that you tried to e-file a return with all zeroes on it. You cannot e-file a zero return. So that would be why it was rejected. You do not use the amending process to fix a rejected return. Amending is only to be used for a fully processed return in order to fix a mistake made when you filed the original---AFTER the IRS processes the return. A rejected return was not processed because the IRS did not get it.
You need to use the recovery rebate credit on your 2020 return to get the 1st and 2nd stimulus checks. If you answer the questions in Federal Review correctly you should end up with an amount in line 30 of your Form 1040. If you are a single filer who is eligible for the full amount of both EIP payments your line 30 should be $1800.
If you have not yet sent in a Form 1040 with that amount on line 30, post back. I do not think you are going to be able to e-file now, but you can try. If it is rejected again or will not transmit, then you have to print it, sign it and mail it.
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
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