topic 2021 separated parents - stimulus payment split in Deductions & credits

2021 separated parents - stimulus payment split

goeuriotss — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:20:02 GMT

My husband and I filed married jointly for 2020 taxes. We were separated all of 2021. How do I split the Mar stimulus payment if our two kids lived with me 100%? I assume take the full amount that hit my bank account and deduct 1400 for husband? Can I keep the full amount applicable to kids if I'm the custodial parent 100%?

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goeuriotss — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:55:53 GMT

One more caveat. I'm filing head of household on my own for 2021.

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AmyC — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:08:44 GMT

You only claim what is on the letter the IRS sent you. He will claim what is on the letter the IRS sent him. Do not claim more or less. If you are unsure, see Third Economic Impact Payment for your correct amount.

Re: 2021 separated parents - stimulus payment split

goeuriotss — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 01:47:28 GMT

Thank you! That was the conclusion of my research on the advance child credits. I don’t have the letter 6475. I thought it was addressed to both of us based on our 2020 married filing jointly status. Now, I’m trying to figure out how much of that money is for just me and the kids.

Re: 2021 separated parents - stimulus payment split

goeuriotss — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:03:01 GMT

When was 6475 mailed? Maybe I didn’t get it yet? I read Jan 2022. That would explain my confusion.

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KrisD15 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:42:19 GMT

the letters have all been mailed (supposedly) You can check the IRS "Your Online Account" for what they have on record as the amount you received.

IRS Your Online Account