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How can I do a 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit for the first two stimulus payments that I never received? IRS website says to do it through 2020 filing but I already have.

I have already filed my 2020 taxes. I received the third stimulus check but not the first two. Is there a way to go back into my filing and do something to get those first two payments?
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How can I do a 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit for the first two stimulus payments that I never received? IRS website says to do it through 2020 filing but I already have.

If you did not use the recovery rebate credit and complete that part of the software when you prepared your 2020 tax return, you need to wait until your 2020 tax return has been fully processed and then you can amend it to complete that section.

 

Be aware that it takes many months for the IRS to process an amended return so do not expect quick results.

 

 

 

Select your tax year for amending instructions:

 

 

     What does it mean to "amend" a return?

·         Do I Need to Amend my Tax 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. ( you should see "Let's make sure you got the right stimulus amount”)  If you are eligible it will end up on line 30 of your 2020 Form 1040.

 

Make sure that you enter ALL of the stimulus money received for the 1st and 2nd stimulus for yourself, your spouse and your children.

 

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

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901539-how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

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dillon181
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How can I do a 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit for the first two stimulus payments that I never received? IRS website says to do it through 2020 filing but I already have.

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