shd
Level 2

Deductions & credits

The stimulus checks are such a mess! We received the first one based on our 2018 returns and got $56 extra (if based on 2019 returns). We didn't receive the second one and now it was based on 2020 returns with a loss of $364 (if based on 2019 returns as in the case of those we received them).  So thanks to IRS not issuing us the second check, we received $308 less. We're not qualified for the third one thanks to the Republicans. 

 

Honestly our income wasn't impacted by the pandemic. I don't mind if the government hands out money to those truly in need. But I feel really annoyed by the mess.