Can I add the Recovery Rebate Credit if I never received any stimulus?

[mcr0912]

I was claimed as a dependent in 2019, and am now claiming independent in 2020. Because of my dependent status, I did not receive any COVID19 stimulus in 2020. Is there a way to get back the money I was owed?

[DoninGA]

Just complete and file your 2020 tax return for the Recovery Rebate Credit.

The stimulus questions are asked in the Federal Review section of the TurboTax program.  Any payment you were eligible to receive based on the 2020 Federal tax return but did not receive will be entered on the Federal tax return, Form 1040 Line 30 as a tax credit.  The credit is included in the federal tax refund or it will reduce the amount of federal taxes owed.