Do I have to file taxes? I am a military vet living abroad. I do not work and I receive retirement pay. What, if anything, do I have to file?

[v3lla11]

I am also interested in the upcoming stimulus. I received the very first one, but now the IRS website states I do not qualify when my status has not changed other than I do not know what to file for my taxes.

[HelenC12]

No, don't file an income tax return.  The IRS will determine eligibility and where to send stimulus payments based on your last IRS processed tax return. The eligibility for the second and third stimulus have changed from the first stimulus check.

To be eligible for the third stimulus, you need to meet the following requirements: 

• Families earning less than $150,000 a year and individuals earning less than $75,000 a year should get the full $1,400 per person.
• Families earning up to $160,000 per year and individuals earning up to $80,000 per year will receive prorated amounts.
• One notable difference from the first two stimulus is that you will receive stimulus payments for all your dependents, including adult dependents and college students.

[v3lla11]

The issue is, I received the first one and was eligible for the second one, but I did not receive it. When I check the status of the third one, it says I am ineligible/not enough information is on file to see if I am eligible. Does that mean anything? Who should I contact when I do not receive it? If I do not receive it, is there anything I need to file?

[HelenC12 · Accepted solution]

We are waiting for instructions from the IRS on how people will be able to apply for missing or wrong amount third stimulus checks.

Yes, you need to file to receive your second stimulus, if you are eligible.

• See How do I claim the recovery rebate if I don’t have taxable income? or

• How do I claim the Recovery Rebate Credit in TurboTax?

Note: None of the three stimulus checks (or Recovery Rebate Credits) are considered income, and therefore aren’t taxable. They won’t reduce your refund or increase what you owe when you file your taxes this year, or next. They also won’t affect your eligibility for any federal government assistance or benefits.

[HelenC12 · Accepted solution]

We are waiting for instructions from the IRS on how people will be able to apply for missing or wrong amount third stimulus checks.

Yes, you need to file to receive your second stimulus, if you are eligible.

• See How do I claim the recovery rebate if I don’t have taxable income? or

• How do I claim the Recovery Rebate Credit in TurboTax?

Note: None of the three stimulus checks (or Recovery Rebate Credits) are considered income, and therefore aren’t taxable. They won’t reduce your refund or increase what you owe when you file your taxes this year, or next. They also won’t affect your eligibility for any federal government assistance or benefits.

[v3lla11]

Thank you for the help!