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Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check (Tax Year 2021)

ObeliskSlayer — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:58:28 GMT

When it came to the screen where it ask if I received a third stim check, I said "No" ... When in reality I did receive it. Just an honest mistake and memory loss of how many checks we received.

I filed the taxes already. What will happen next, if anything?

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:18:42 GMT

The IRS cross checks for incorrect answers about the 3rd stimulus. The IRS knows you got the payment and they will reduce your refund by the amount you incorrectly put on line 30 of your Form 1040. This will delay your refund, but there is nothing you need to do about it except wait.

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

ObeliskSlayer — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:19:37 GMT

Awesome. Thanks!

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

Cjcrawford0994 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:57:20 GMT

How long does it typically take? I accidentally did the same thing

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

Cjcrawford0994 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:58:02 GMT

How long does it typically take? I accidentally did the same thing

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

AamilD — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:08:39 GMT

Per the IRS website, usually a refund is processed within 21 days after e-filing. While they have mentioned that if the stimulus check information is entered incorrectly will cause delays, they have not given a timeline of how long that delay will be. However, there is no need to amend your tax return since the IRS will adjust the amounts on their own.

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

sarahej12 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:13:16 GMT

I accidentally did the same thing also. I filed on Jan31 and still haven’t received my refund. Is there a place to contact for delays?

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

sarahej12 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:57:11 GMT

And anyone else that made this mistake, have your received your refund yet?

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Cjcrawford0994 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:57:32 GMT

Still no refund and I filed 2/1. I have no idea when I’ll be receiving it since I made that mistake. There’s no timeline anywhere that I could find.

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

DianeW777 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:14:06 GMT

The changes that have taken place over the last two years has been unprecedented for everyone and that includes the IRS. The timeline is unknown however the systems put in place for checking these figures should be automated. Continue to check your IRS Transcript to see your return. Get Transcript information is updated once per day, usually overnight. There’s no need to check more often.

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Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

ObeliskSlayer — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:44:35 GMT

Just received the state refund but not the federal. Typically would've received both at the same time so expecting a delay but not too bad at the moment.

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:48:32 GMT

@ObeliskSlayer

Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities, There is no rule as to which one will come first or how much time there will be between their arrivals.

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control. TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount (line 35a of your 2021 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

sarahej12 — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:30:36 GMT

Any luck yet?

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

Cjcrawford0994 — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:40:17 GMT

No :( It's been over 30 days for me and nothing.

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

sdwill08 — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:55:13 GMT

Hi!

I did this as well and finally got an update on mine after filing on the 1st of February. I finally got an updated date of March 7th for deposit.

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

sarahej12 — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:09:28 GMT

After making that mistake, did it reduce your refund amount once they corrected it?

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:13:39 GMT

@sarahej12 If you made a mistake that put an amount on line 30---and you already received the stimulus for $1400 per person----then your refund will be reduced. You cannot get the $1400 per person again.

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

Heather1234 — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:09:13 GMT

any update? i just did the same thing

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

sarahej12 — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:54:41 GMT

No. Still says processing and it’s been more than 21 days. I filed 1/31

Re: Accidentally Pressed "No" on Third Stimulus Check

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 23:00:32 GMT

@sarahej12 I think you posted earlier that you made a mistake with the 3rd stimulus? Expect that to delay your refund while the IRS fixes the mistake. Just keep checking on the IRS refund site for information. It could take several extra weeks.