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2020 Tax Return Stimulus Reporting Problem
I have 2020 Turbotax deluxe. I've used Turbotax for many years. I found a problem with the software which the phone-in support people for the Deluxe version could not address. They said I would need to upgrade to the Premier version ($30 more). The problem I found was that the stimulus amount Turbotax showed I was entitled to is much more than I was entitled to. I did get a reduced stimulus payment which was based on my 2018 return. This was allowed by the IRS. If I used my 2019 return I would not been qualified for any stimulus. Turbotax asked the question did I receive these amounts. Option was to select "Yes" or "No". To be correct I need to answer "No" which results in a substantial credit on my return. If I were to answer "Yes" the return would be correct refund wise but I'm concerned that this my cause an issue with the IRS. To me there should be a question if the stimulus amount shown is what you are entitled to - "Yes" or "No" (then with some explanation of the qualifying criteria). I have purchased the upgrade since I think this is an important issue that should be corrected. Maybe I'm wrong?