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Dependent stimulus

poulias55 — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:24:28 GMT

We claim my mother as a dependent because she has no income other than $600 monthly SS payment and she lives with us. Since she has no income, she does not file a tax return. She did get the last stimulus money (no other ones in prior year). It went directly into her account. When I go thru the tax return, are we supposed to claim her stimulus as part of ours? The auto prompt fills in including her amount. I just want to make sure that we are not making any mistake. Thanks, Holly

Re: Dependent stimulus

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:32:52 GMT

No you do not enter the stimulus check your mother received on your tax return. You did not receive it--she did. She does not have to pay it back. If you are claiming her on your 2021 return you will get the $500 credit for other dependents and you will be able to get the recovery rebate credit for claiming her on your own return.

Re: Dependent stimulus

TeresaM — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:39:56 GMT

Yes, xmasbaby0 is correct; you will not enter her stimulus or social security payment on your return.

She may be a qualifying relative for dependent status on your return for 2021.

Here is a TurboTax Help article with a quick checklist to double-check if she is a qualifying relative. Qualifying Dependents

Re: Dependent stimulus

poulias55 — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:25:16 GMT

Great! That means refund!! Thank you for your reply/assistance!! Holly