On the screen where it says "Let's double check the amount you received" it shows how much you should have received based on the information you entered on your tax return--including the dependents you are claiming. If the amount they show you is the amount you really received you answer YES. If you actually received less than that amount you answer NO.
And----do understand that you do not get stimulus money for a child who was over the age of 16 in 2020, or a child who did not have a Social Security number. Your stimulus amount is also limited by your own income.
The criteria to receive the recovery rebate per the IRS:
A1. Generally, if you are a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien, you will receive an Economic Impact Payment of $1,200 ($2,400 for a joint return) if you (and your spouse if filing a joint return) are not a dependent of another taxpayer and have a Social Security number valid for employment and your adjusted gross income (AGI) does not exceed:
- $150,000 if married and filing a joint return
- $112,500 if filing as head of household or
- $75,000 for eligible individuals using any other filing status
Your payment will be reduced by 5% of the amount by which your AGI exceeds the applicable threshold above.
You are not eligible for a payment if any of the following apply to you:
- You may be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return (for example, a child or student who may be claimed on a parent’s return or a dependent parent who may be claimed on an adult child’s return).
- You do not have a Social Security number that is valid for employment.
- You are a nonresident alien.
The following are also not eligible: a deceased individual or an estate or trust.
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