Dependent stimulus

[poulias55]

We claim my mother as a dependent because she has no income other than $600 monthly SS payment and she lives with us.  Since she has no income, she does not file a tax return.  She did get the last stimulus money (no other ones in prior year).  It went directly into her account.  When I go thru the tax return, are we supposed to claim her stimulus as part of ours?  The auto prompt fills in including her amount.  I just want to make sure that we are not making any mistake.   Thanks, Holly

[xmasbaby0]

No you do not enter the stimulus check your mother received on your tax return.  You did not receive it--she did.   She does not have to pay it back.    If you are claiming her on your 2021 return you will get the $500 credit for other dependents and you will be able to get the recovery rebate credit for claiming her on your own return.   

[TeresaM]

Yes, xmasbaby0 is correct; you will not enter her stimulus or social security payment on your return.

She may be a qualifying relative for dependent status on your return for 2021. 

Here is a TurboTax Help article with a quick checklist to double-check if she is a qualifying relative. Qualifying Dependents

[poulias55]

Great!  That means refund!!  Thank you for your reply/assistance!!  Holly