Deductions & credits

Yes, you will need to amend the tax return if the second stimulus payment was not included in what was reported. While the payment was received in 2021, the legislation was passed at the end of 2020. Therefore, the IRS has included both payments for the 2020 filing. That way, if there were eligible amounts not yet received, this could be sent as soon as possible.

To amend the return, begin by opening your TurboTax program. Then, follow these steps:

• You will be at Tax Home. Scroll down to Your tax returns & documents and Show. Select Amend(change) my return and follow the prompts. 
  • This process will record the original filing before the updates so that Form 1040-X can be properly completed.
  • For more details, see: How do I amend my 2020 TurboTax Online return?

Once the amendment is started, navigate back to the stimulus payment section by following the same steps described below to update your return.

If the return has not yet been filed, to return to the stimulus payment area in TurboTax, follow these steps:

1. Go to the search box and enter stimulus. Click the Jump to link.
2. Answer Yes.
3. At the next screen, Let's double-check the amount you received, answer No to edit the first-round and second-round amounts.
4. If no stimulus amount was received, enter 0. An amount should be entered in each box. When finished, click Continue.

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