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How do I get my $1200Covid payment?

randy6801 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:31:14 GMT

IRS messed up my Covid 19 payment so how do I get my covid relief payment?

Re: How do I get my $1200Covid payment?

ThomasM125 — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:08:54 GMT

If you didn't receive a covid stimulus check that was due you, you could have applied for a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 federal tax return. If you did that but haven't received the payment, you will have to call the IRS and ask about it. Their number is 800-829-1040. If you filed your 2021 return but didn't apply for the rebate, you can amend your return in TurboTax to apply for the credit. You will see an option for that on your home page in TurboTax.

Re: How do I get my $1200Covid payment?

VolvoGirl — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:13:25 GMT

There have been 3 Stimulus payments.

EIP1 The first Stimulus payment was 1,200 for each spouse and 500 for each dependent under 17. Came out in spring of 2020.

EIP2 The second Stimulus was 600 per person and dependents under 17. The 2nd stimulus checks started going out at the very end of December 2020 and continued into January/Feb 2021.

The first 2 Stimulus payments went on your 2020 return even if you got the second one in Jan/Feb 2021.

EIP3 The 3rd Stimulus payment started going out in March 2021 and is for 1,400 for each person listed on your tax return, no age limit. The IRS used your 2020 (or 2019) return to send the checks out fast. If your 2021 return changes and you qualify for more you can claim the extra as the Recovery Rebate Credit on 1040 line 30. But line 30 is only if you didn't get the full amount or qualify for more. Not the amount you already got. The IRS also sent out letter 6475 to tell you how much they sent you . If you are married then each spouse should get a letter for half.

Did the IRS adjust your refund? Double check your bank statements and Check your IRS account (both accounts if married)

Your Online Account | Internal Revenue Service

If the IRS thinks they sent it to you but you didn't get it request a trace for a missing third Stimulus payment

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/questions-and-answers-about-the-third-economic-impact-payment-topic-j-payment-issued-but-lost-stolen-destroyed-or-not-received

Re: How do I get my $1200Covid payment?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:13:33 GMT

The first EIP --or stimulus check--- was issued in 2020 It was for $1200 for adults and $500 for a dependent under the age of 17. The IRS used information from either your 2019 or 2020 tax return to issue those checks so they could send them out in a hurry.

The 2nd EIP or stimulus was issued in late 2020 or early 2021 and was $600 for adults and $600 for dependents under age 17.

If you did not receive the 1st and/or 2nd stimulus check you can get it by filing a 2020 tax return and using the recovery rebate credit in Federal Review. It will end up on line 30 of a 2020 tax return and will be added to your refund (or reduce your tax due).

The 3rd EIP--or stimulus check-- was sent out in mid-March or later in 2021 and was for $1400 per person--adults and dependents no age limit.

If you did not get the 3rd EIP payment you can get it by filing a 2021 tax return and using the recovery rebate credit in Federal Review. The credit will go on line 30 of your Form 1040 and will add to your refund (or reduce your tax due).