Business & farm

@Jasonblackmo There is a reply directly above your own post that tells you what you need to do in order to get the first and/or second stimulus check.   The only way to get those EIP payments is to file a 2020 tax return and use the recovery rebate credit in the federal review section to get them.   The amount of the credit will show up on line 30 of your 2020 Form 1040.   You have to mail the Form 1040, and then wait six to nine months for the IRS to process the return.

 

Online preparation and e-filing for 2018 and 2019 and 2020 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2018, 2019 or 2020 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

 

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/0... 

 

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

 

Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.

 

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline.  If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.

 

 

If you did not receive the 3rd EIP payment, then the only way to receive it is to file a 2021 tax return and use the recovery rebate credit in federal review to get the $1400 to show up on line 30 of your 2021 Form 1040.   The current online software can be used to prepare and e-file a 2021 tax return.

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