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I received new tax docs after filing, what do I do?

maggielovescody — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:59:01 GMT

I didn't realize I got stimulus payments in 2021. I thought they were just child credits. Now I received a document about what I was paid from the IRS after I filed. Do I need to make a correction?

Re: I received new tax docs after filing, what do I do?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:06:21 GMT

No you cannot correct that. If you entered the wrong answer for the stimulus money you received in 2021, the IRS will cross check the amount on line 30 of your Form 1040 and make the correction for you. That will take extra time, so expect a delay in receiving your refund.

Re: I received new tax docs after filing, what do I do?

DoninGA — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:07:04 GMT

The IRS knows that the 3rd stimulus payment was sent to you so they will adjust your tax return accordingly. If you are due a refund after the correction this will delay your federal tax refund by several weeks or longer.

There is no need for you to amend the 2021 tax return that was filed.