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Level 1
posted Jan 28, 2022 9:45:29 AM

I did not get a third stimus check based on the 2020 AGI being greater than the qualifiying AGI. TURBO tax is not using the 2020 AGI and is insisting that I get a rebate on my 2021 taxes. Please help.

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Level 15
Jan 28, 2022 9:49:24 AM

The 3rd EIP was issued in a hurry last year.   They used 2020 returns to get those checks out.   But the 3rd stimulus was really an advance on a credit you can get on your 2021 tax return.   If your 2021 AGI is in the eligible amount then you do get it as a recovery rebate credit for 2021.   So.. good news.

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Level 15
Jan 28, 2022 9:49:24 AM

The 3rd EIP was issued in a hurry last year.   They used 2020 returns to get those checks out.   But the 3rd stimulus was really an advance on a credit you can get on your 2021 tax return.   If your 2021 AGI is in the eligible amount then you do get it as a recovery rebate credit for 2021.   So.. good news.

Level 15
Jan 28, 2022 9:50:39 AM

The third stimulus of $1,400 is based on your 2021 AGI.  The IRS used your 2020 AGI for the advance stimulus credit since the 2021 tax return was not available.

Level 1
Jan 28, 2022 10:09:23 AM

Great. Thanks.