For people who have not received the first and second stimulus checks, the only way to get them now is to file the 2020 Tax Return and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit.
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To claim the Recovery Rebate Credit, inside your TurboTax program, follow these steps:
- Go to the search box and enter stimulus. Click the Jump to link.
- Answer Yes.
- At the next screen, Let's double-check the amount you received, answer No to edit the first-round and second-round amounts.
- If no stimulus amount was received, enter 0. An amount must be entered in each box. When finished, click Continue.
For more information, see: Recovery Rebate Credit Frequently Asked Questions | Internal Revenue Service
Regarding the third stimulus payment, see: Stimulus payment resources for your 2020 taxes.
