My stimulus check is wrong. What now?

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April 15, 2020
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staceaz

Level 2

We have four kids. Our check came back as $1660.32? Even if we didn't get ANY (we are right above the 150,000 mark) but we should have at least gotten 2000 right?

Why are the amounts so strange?

Has anyone gotten any answers?

Danwhite21

Level 2

Missing $500 per child as well. Recived $2400 for my wife and I, but didn't receive the extra $1000 for my twin 12 year old boys. Disabled Veteran and well below income threashold.

Critter

Level 15

ATTENTION ALL WHOSE STIMULUS CHECK WAS NOT WHAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN :

All you can do is WAIT for the IRS letter to come in the next 2 weeks ... per the IRS :

For security reasons, the IRS plans to mail a letter about the economic impact payment to the taxpayer’s last known address within 15 days after the payment is paid. The letter will provide information on how the payment was made and how to report any failure to receive the payment. If a taxpayer is unsure they’re receiving a legitimate letter, the IRS urges taxpayers to visit IRS.gov first to protect against scam artists.

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center

If your address has changed then mail in a form 8822 ASAP :

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8822

tomroll21

Level 2

I received my stimulus check but they based it on 2018 taxes rather than my 2019 taxes. Probably because we did not e-file 2019 till April 10th. Problem is I made a lot more in 2018, than 2019. So I'm looking at a $400 check instead of a $3400 dollar one.

Anyone know to fix this situation??! Bumming over here.

Thanks

CharlesShep2020

Level 2

I was not given the right amount the stimulus check did not include my dependent

CharlesShep2020

Level 2

What happens when you're stimulus check is incorrect. I received $1,200 when I should have received $1700 because I have a dependent.

NCperson

Level 15

@CharlesShep2020 - there are press reports that there are glitches. Sit tight. Absolute worst case is you will be reconciling that on your 2020 tax return next year and get the extra $500.

dwarren

Level 2

We are also a married couple with a 1 year old dependent and only received 2400. We also already filed our 2019 tax returns and fall well under the irs guidelines on taxable income limits. Not sure why we didn’t get the full amount. Anyone else with this issue?

NCperson

Level 15

@dwarren - there are articles in the press that dependents were missed. Worst case: you'll get the extra $500 on you 2020 tax return next year. suggest just sitting tight,.

Thenasdois28

Level 2

My stimulus check was a incorrect amount $1200 for my self as single and $500 for my child I had claimed .

I only received $1200

NCperson

Level 15

@Thenasdois28 - it'll work itself out. There are press reports that in many cases the IRS didn't pick up all the eligible dependents.

worst case, when you complete your 2020 tax returns next year, there will be a 'settle up' section of the return where you'll get the credit for the $500. I know many need the money now, but there is a process to fix this kinda stuff, it just isn't immediate.