DianeW777
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Deductions & credits

Taking the action with Form 3911 is the right first step.  

 

In TurboTax you enter exactly what you received.  Since you did not receive any of your third economic impact payment (3EIP) then you should enter zero.

  1. Answer the initial questions to get your return started and fill in your personal info.
  2. Once you've finished, select Federal Review from the top menu.
  3. Answer Yes or No on the Did you get a third stimulus payment? screen.
  4. You’ll be asked about the amount of the third stimulus payment you received. Confirm or update the amount shown as it compares to your information.
  5. Continue through to file your return. When you get to the option to download and save it, you'll see the amount on line 30 of the 1040.

If you have no taxable income in your return, you’ll have to print your finished return and mail it in.

For more info on the Recovery Rebate Credit, go here.

 

Expect your refund to be reduced or delayed if the IRS triggers the return for review.  If your return should reject you should print and mail it and continue the process for your Form 3911. You will get all of the money you are entitled to once it is all figured out.

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