topic When I add that I have received the first the stimulus check, it adds it to my refund again. Why?? in After you file

When I add that I have received the first the stimulus check, it adds it to my refund again. Why??

spearsjm — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:08:45 GMT

Re: When I add that I have received the first the stimulus check, it adds it to my refund again. Why??

NCperson — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:33:43 GMT

can you explain more

how much was your 1st stimulus payment?

What is your family situation on your 2020 tax return? (adults at $1200 and children at $500)?

look at line 30 of the tax return. what is there?

Re: When I add that I have received the first the stimulus check, it adds it to my refund again. Why??

spearsjm — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:47:42 GMT

I cannot see line 30 as I have not paid yet. I(we) got $1200 first stim check and now $1200 second check. As I do my taxes the running totals for taxes owed and/or refunded change. As soon as I enter the $1200 my refund jumps $1200. Married filing joint. No dependents.

Re: When I add that I have received the first the stimulus check, it adds it to my refund again. Why??

NCperson — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:06:20 GMT

first make sure you are only entering the 1st payment; TT is not yet set up to accommodate the 2nd payment

if you are married filing joint you were eligible for $2400 of stimulus but if you only received $1200, then yes, that would increase your refund.