Return Stimulus money after amended return?

Hello,

I filed my 2020 taxes and accidently claimed a "other" dependent. Today I just filed an amended return via turbotax to fix it. Making it so I have zero dependents and paid back my $500 I owe to federal. However, since the stimulus bill was based off of your 2020 return if you filed... I got an extra $1400 per my original 2020 return with 1 dependent.

How do I repay the $1400?

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Mar 27, 2021 3:50:28 PM

"If the payment was a paper check and it hasn’t been cashed:

Write "Void" in the endorsement section on the back of the check.
Mail the voided Treasury check immediately to the appropriate IRS location for your state.
Don't staple, bend or paper clip the check.
Include a note stating the reason for returning the check.

If the payment was a paper check and you have cashed it, or if the payment was a direct deposit:

Submit a personal check, money order, etc., immediately to the appropriate IRS location for your state.
Write on the check/money order made payable to “U.S. Treasury” and write “2020EIP,” and the taxpayer identification number (Social Security number, or individual taxpayer identification number) of the recipient of the check.
Include a brief explanation of the reason for returning the EIP."

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Return Stimulus money after amended return?