Stimulus check - what if I dont get asked about it, where do I enter it

dw324 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:59:07 GMT

I got married in August 2021. I do not qualify for any stimulus, but my then fiancee, now wife did get a check. We are filing jointly and did not get asked about entering the stimulus check for her.

Do I need to enter it somewhere? If so, where?

Maybe it did not ask because we dont qualify for any future stimulus payments?

Thoughts? and Thanks!!!

Re: Stimulus check - what if I dont get asked about it, where do I enter it

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:58:43 GMT

@dw324 Did you already ask this question using a different username? It sounds very familiar to one that was answered recently in the forum.

If your spouse received the 3rd stimulus check already she does not have to pay it back. If your joint income is too high and the question about the recovery rebate credit it not even appearing in Federal Review then you do not have to enter anything regarding the stimulus check.

Who’s eligible for the third Economic Impact Payment? (updated March 30, 2021)

Generally, if you’re a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien, you are eligible for $1,400 ($2,800 for a joint return), plus $1,400 for each qualifying dependent, if you (and your spouse if filing a joint return) aren’t a dependent of another taxpayer on a 2020 tax return, have a valid Social Security number (SSN) (see exception when married filing jointly and exception for qualified dependents) and your adjusted gross income (AGI) does not exceed:

$150,000 if married and filing a joint return or if filing as a qualifying widow or widower
$112,500 if filing as head of household or
$75,000 for eligible individuals using any other filing statuses, such as single filers and married people filing separate returns.

Payments will be phased out – or reduced -- above those AGI amounts. This means taxpayers will not receive a third payment if their AGI exceeds:

$160,000 if married and filing a joint return or if filing as a qualifying widow or widower
$120,000 if filing as head of household or
$80,000 for eligible individuals using other filing statuses, such as single filers and married people filing separate returns.

For example, a single person with no dependents and an AGI of $77,500 will normally get a $700 payment (half the full amount). A married couple with two dependents and an AGI of $155,000 will generally get a payment of $2,800 (again, half the full amount). Filers with AGI of at least $80,000 (single and married filing separately), $120,000 (head of household) and $160,000 (married filing joint and surviving spouse) will get no payment based on the law.

You aren’t eligible for a payment if any of the following apply:

You could be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s 2020 tax return
You’re a nonresident alien.
You don’t have a valid SSN issued to you by the due date of your tax return (including an extension to October 15 if you request it).

Also, payments will not be made to estates or trusts or for individuals who died before January 1, 2021.

Re: Stimulus check - what if I dont get asked about it, where do I enter it

dw324 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:05:29 GMT

Excellent! Thanks. I must have missed the other post, apologize for the duplicate or close question!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!

Re: Stimulus check - where do i enter it on turbotax

jpschae — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 23:43:28 GMT

Where do enter my stimulus check for 2021 on turbo tax

Re: Stimulus check - where do i enter it on turbotax

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 23:45:06 GMT

@jpschae Go to Federal Review to answer questions about the recovery rebate credit

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Stimulus check - what if I dont get asked about it, where do I enter it

Re: Stimulus check - what if I dont get asked about it, where do I enter it

Who’s eligible for the third Economic Impact Payment? (updated March 30, 2021)

Re: Stimulus check - what if I dont get asked about it, where do I enter it

Re: Stimulus check - where do i enter it on turbotax

Re: Stimulus check - where do i enter it on turbotax