Hi,
I have filed my tax return with Turbotax, it did calculate total $1800 credit for me. But I think this should be the wrong amount.
AGI: 132K
Married filling jointly
1 dependent child.
did not get any stimulus check ($0)
I thought I should have $4200 total amount but Turbotax calculated $1800 credit. why?
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We cannot see your information or know how much --if any ---stimulus you received in 2020 or early 2021. Make sure you are entering the amounts you already received--including anything received for your spouse and child. The RRC should be on line 30 of your Form 1040, and then it adds to your refund which is shown on line 34.
If you received NO stimulus money at all, then for a MFJ return the 1st amount with a child under the age of 17 should be $2900, and the 2nd amount should be $1800. Total $4700
You are correct on the total amount for the third stimulus payment.
The first round of payments for the third stimulus is not the full amount. The IRS will continue to send payments and process returns at the same time. They are behind and also follow the instruction they have been given. Continue to watch for the rest of your third stimulus payments.
In total based on your situation you should have received or will receive the following amounts.
I did not receive any stimulus check. I have entered $0 for the first round and second round, but Turbotax calculated $1800 as credit. But this is wrong. it should be $4900. My child is 5 years old.
Does everyone on the tax return report a Social Security number?
The TurboTax software adds together the entries that you made for receiving stimulus check 1 and stimulus check 2. Then the software computes the amount of your stimulus check amounts based upon the information that has been entered into the tax software.
If you are due an additional amount, it will be issued as a Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) on line 30 of the 2020 1040 tax return.
If you believe that the Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) on line 30 of the 2020 1040 tax return is not correct, then you should:
If there is a difference, it is in one or both of these situations.
In TurboTax Online, you are prompted to input stimulus check 1 and stimulus check 2 information under Review down the left hand side of the screen. You may also access your stimulus check choices by following these steps:
The child must be reported as a qualifying child. This IRS FAQ states:
Who is considered a qualifying child?
A qualifying child is a child who meets the following conditions:
First stimulus payment states:
Eligible individuals who file a joint tax return generally received up to $2,400 for themselves. All other eligible individuals received up to $1,200 for themselves. Those with qualifying children received up to an additional $500 per qualifying child.
Second stimulus payment states:
Eligible individuals who filed a 2019 joint tax return will receive up to $1,200, and all other eligible individuals will receive up to $600. Those with qualifying children on their 2019 tax return will receive up to $600 in additional payment per qualifying child.
My wife and My Child have a Tax Identification Number.
A Social Security number is required to claim the credit.
I did not know that. But My child is 6 - I can not get an SSN for her as I am working here with an E2 visa.
By the way, I have already filed my tax return. If I apply SSN for my wife. Shall I amend the tax return?
What do you suggest for my child?
Yes, you can amend your tax return after your wife gets an SSN.
Can I get SSN for my child? She was not born in the USA.
Here is a link that explains how to apply for an ITIN
Here is a link about how to apply for an SSN.
So did this get corrected and if so, how? I am having the same problem.
I am trying to get SSN for my wife. Then I will amend my 2020 Tax Return. Let's see whether I can get additional stimulus check for my wife
Hi Alex,
I am also in the same situation. Have you filed an amendment after your wife got SSN and you received Recovery Rebate Credit ?
Thanks,
Naresh
Hi Renee,
How to amend tax returns to update my wife's SSN.
Could you please help me with some resources.
Thanks,
Naresh
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