I have 2 kids and I didn't get the amount per child in my stimulus checks. For the first check I got $2,400 and the second $1,200. How I could get the remaining value?

[bittenco]

The Turbotax tool is not detecting the missing cash from the stimulus check regarding dependents.

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Did one of the kids turn 17 in 2020?   You do not get stimulus money for a child who was  older than 16 in 2020.

If your child was still under the age of 17 a the end of 2020 then use the recovery rebate credit in the Federal Review section of your 2020 return.

The stimulus check is an advance on a credit you can receive on your 2020 tax return.  If something went wrong or you did not get the stimulus check in 2020, you can get it when you file your 2020 return in early 2021

The Recovery Rebate Credit will be found in the Federal Review section,  If you are eligible it will end up on line 30 of your 2020 Form 1040.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payment-information-center-topic-j-reconciling-on-your-...

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments-for-individuals-...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/how-will-the-stimulus-package-impact-me/00/1393859

[Critter-3]

How old were the kids on 12/31/2019 ?  If they were over the age of 16 then you do not qualify for any more stimulus if you are a married couple.  

[bittenco]

On 12/31/2019 one kid was 13yo and other 16yo.  

[xmasbaby0]

You just answered your own question then----one of them turned 17 in 2020.  The recovery rebate credit is based on the age at the end of 2020.  You do not get stimulus for the child who turned 17 on New Year's Eve.

[bittenco]

Thank you guys!!!!!  Now is clear. 

For one kid I'm able to claim through  "The Recovery Rebate Credit" in the Federal Review section. 

I wish the TurboTax could detect this automatically, but it's not.