1040x

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On my taxes I accidentally clicked myself as a dependent even though my parents didn’t claim me. I was going to submit a 1040x to change my status so I could receive my stimulus check. I was wondering if that would work and they’d send the stimulus checks cause I was supposed to get the last 2 as well as this new one

ReneeM7122

Level 9

If you amend your tax return, you won't necessarily get a check. The payment could come by direct deposit. Also, please be aware that the rules have changed for the third stimulus check, and you can be a dependent to get that one.

Here is a link to the stimulus calculator, which will let you know if you're eligible.

.@Noelquintanilla

NoelquintanillaAuthor

Level 2

My parent received the most recent stimulus check for me , but I was wondering if I did amend my dependency status would they pay that back and they’d send it to me along with the other stimulus checks?

ThomasM125

Alumni - Intuit

It is not clear from the IRS if that would work or not. Also, you must indicate that your parent's can claim you as a dependent if that is true, whether they claim you or not. In other words, you have no choice, if they can claim you then you must file as such.

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