My son who is under 16 moved in with me Oct. 30 2020. Should i have recieved a dependent pay from second stimulus, if so i didn't and i already filed my tax returns.

livinsweetz · ‎March 9, 2021

I added him to my taxes i just couldn't claim him because i didn't have him for half the year. He didnt show up as dependent even though he is in my care since Oct. 30 2020

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 9, 2021

He cannot be claimed as your dependent if he did not live with you for half the year. The custodial parent who had him for more than 183 nights of 2020 can claim him. IF---IF you and the other parent have a signed Form 8332 then the custodial parent can claim him for EIC and Head of Household filing status, and you can claim him for the child tax credit. But only if there is a signed agreement.

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DMarkM1 · ‎March 9, 2021

If you have an agreement with the other parent and a signed form 8332 to be able to claim the child tax credit, then once your original return is processed, you can amend to include him as a dependent and get a stimulus payment as well.

The amendment forms will be available in TurboTax mid to late March. You will simply select the "Amend" option at sign in and follow the prompts to complete an amendment. The amended return will need to be printed, signed and mailed in.

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My son who is under 16 moved in with me Oct. 30 2020. Should i have recieved a dependent pay from second stimulus, if so i didn't and i already filed my tax returns.