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How do I apply for my children to get the $500 stimulus check or will it automatically come

 
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HelenC12
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How do I apply for my children to get the $500 stimulus check or will it automatically come

If you filed a 2018 or 2019 income tax return and claimed your children as dependents, the IRS will automatically add $500 per qualifying dependent to your stimulus check. 

 

See the TurboTax Blog post: What the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Means for You

 

Scroll down to How much stimulus money will I get?

 

If you’re wondering how much money you may qualify for under this relief package, TurboTax can help — just fill out the simple fields in our stimulus calculator here to see your estimated amount.

 

Eligible taxpayers will receive up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for joint taxpayers and an additional $500 for each qualifying child under 17. 

  • If you have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of up to $75,000, $112,500 Head of Household, $150,000 married filing jointly, you should be eligible for the full amount of the recovery rebate.
  • The stimulus check rebate completely phases out at $99,000 for single taxpayers, $136,500 for those filing as Head of Household and $198,000 for joint filers with no kids. Your eligibility will be based on information from your most recent tax filings.
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How do I apply for my children to get the $500 stimulus check or will it automatically come

its automatic unless they were born after you filed your 2019 retrun and you don't get it fior any children older than 17.

HelenC12
Expert Alumni

How do I apply for my children to get the $500 stimulus check or will it automatically come

If you filed a 2018 or 2019 income tax return and claimed your children as dependents, the IRS will automatically add $500 per qualifying dependent to your stimulus check. 

 

See the TurboTax Blog post: What the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Means for You

 

Scroll down to How much stimulus money will I get?

 

If you’re wondering how much money you may qualify for under this relief package, TurboTax can help — just fill out the simple fields in our stimulus calculator here to see your estimated amount.

 

Eligible taxpayers will receive up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for joint taxpayers and an additional $500 for each qualifying child under 17. 

  • If you have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of up to $75,000, $112,500 Head of Household, $150,000 married filing jointly, you should be eligible for the full amount of the recovery rebate.
  • The stimulus check rebate completely phases out at $99,000 for single taxpayers, $136,500 for those filing as Head of Household and $198,000 for joint filers with no kids. Your eligibility will be based on information from your most recent tax filings.
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AADDJ
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How do I apply for my children to get the $500 stimulus check or will it automatically come

I did not receive my children's 500.00, and I filled them with my taxes because they are my 2 grandsons whom I'm raising one 15 one 11 so where's their money

AADDJ
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How do I apply for my children to get the $500 stimulus check or will it automatically come

How do I go about getting them their 500.00 each for my 2 grandsons whom I'm raising

How do I apply for my children to get the $500 stimulus check or will it automatically come


@AADDJ wrote:

I did not receive my children's 500.00, and I filled them with my taxes because they are my 2 grandsons whom I'm raising one 15 one 11 so where's their money


See this IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center

 

A29. If you did not receive the full amount to which you believe you are entitled, you will be able to claim the additional amount when you file your 2020 tax return.  This is particularly important for individuals who may be entitled to the additional $500 per qualifying child dependent payments.

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