topic Is there still time to get the stimulus if I filed as a dependent last year, and have not yet filed as independent this year? in Deductions & credits

Is there still time to get the stimulus if I filed as a dependent last year, and have not yet filed as independent this year?

MaddieTaxes2 — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:46:37 GMT

Hi all,

So I asked my mom a few weeks ago if she claimed me as a dependent last year (2018)- she told me no. With that in mind, I did not feel an urgency to file this year because was under the impression that I was not claimed as a dependent last year, and therefore would be receiving the stimulus this year... We have since realized that isn't the case. She did in fact claim me last year and I also filed as a dependent since I was eligible at the time. I know, we both messed up

Anyway, this year I am no longer eligible to be claimed. I just filed my taxes today as a single independent. My mom has not yet filed this year, but plans on filing as a single independent as well. Today she receive her stimulus in the amount of $1,200 (note: she didn't receive an extra $500 for me because I am over 17), and I have received nothing.

My question is: Because I just filed as a single independent today, is it too late to receive the stimulus check for myself? Would my mom also need to file as a single independent this year for me to receive the stimulus check? In other words, would we both need to file as independents for 2019? Or, is it too late for all of this?

Please help! I would just like to know if this is a pipe dream or if its a real possibility. Thank you!!

Re: Is there still time to get the stimulus if I filed as a dependent last year, and have not yet...

AmyC — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:13:10 GMT

If you just filed as an independent single and your mom did not claim you, then when the IRS has processed your return, you will be eligible for the stimulus check. It will be much later coming, but it should come.

Re: Is there still time to get the stimulus if I filed as a dependent last year, and have not yet...

MaddieTaxes2 — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:28:43 GMT

Hi Amy,

Thanks for your reply! Just to confirm, you are saying that my mom will also need to file independently as a single for this year in order for this to work? Thanks again

Re: Is there still time to get the stimulus if I filed as a dependent last year, and have not yet...

AnnetteB6 — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:41:08 GMT

Your mom filing her own return and not including you as a dependent, should not affect the processing of your return and your stimulus payment. Both your return and your mom's return would be processed independent of one another.

When your mom does file her return, just remind her not to claim you as a dependent or her return will be rejected since you have already filed your own tax return.

@MaddieTaxes2