If you have no income can you file a tax return to receive the 2020 stimulus payment?

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Yes. To efile, if you have no taxable income, complete a 1099-DIV and enter $1.00 of capital gains.

At this point, don't do anything. The IRS has not answered this question.

[Edited 3.30.2020 | 9:27am]

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