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I was told to file for "non-filers relief". Anyone know what it is or how I do that?

 
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I was told to file for "non-filers relief". Anyone know what it is or how I do that?

This refers to the 2020 tax return for the Recovery Rebate Credit (stimulus payment) for those who where not being claimed as a dependent and were not required to file a 2020 tax return.

 

Go to this IRS website for information - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/time-is-running-out-irs-encourages-eligible-non-filers-in-2020-to-claim...

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I was told to file for "non-filers relief". Anyone know what it is or how I do that?

Are you asking about the Recovery Rebates from tax years, 2020 and 2021?    IRS Reminder for Recovery Rebates    

 

Generally, to claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit, a person must:

 

  • Have been a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien in 2020.
  • Not have been a dependent of another taxpayer for 2020.
  • Have a Social Security number issued before the due date of the tax return that is valid for employment in the United States.

Generally, to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, a person must:

 

  • Have been a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien in 2021.
  • Not have been a dependent of another taxpayer for 2021.
  • Have a Social Security number issued by the due date of the tax return, claim a dependent who has a Social Security number issued by the due date of the tax return, or claim a dependent with an Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number.

The 2020 RRC can be claimed for someone who died in 2020. The 2020 RRC and 2021 RRC can be claimed for someone who died in 2021 or later.

 

Filing deadlines if you haven't yet filed a tax return - The links below will take you to the software needed to file that year's tax return.  

To claim the:

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