Your child must be under 17 to qualify for the recovery rebate credit. She must file a 2020 income tax return to claim the credit even if she's not required to file.
Generally, if you were a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien in 2020, were not a dependent, have a Social Security number that is valid for employment, you are eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit. Your credit amount will be reduced if your adjusted gross income (AGI) is more than:
- $150,000 if married and filing a joint return or. qualifying widow or widower
- $112,500 if filing as head of household.
- $75,000 filing as a single or as married filing separately.
