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michaelhk188
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March 29, 2021
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Non-Filer

  • March 29, 2021
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Dear Turbo Tax:

 

I have not filed taxes in over 7 years at least since I have not been employed during these years. How do I start filing now to receive my stimulus checks. Please advise. 

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NCperson
Level 15
March 29, 2021

just file a simple, free tax return,......that is the only way to get the stimulus payments

 

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

 

 

KrisD15
KrisD15
Level 15
March 29, 2021

Enter your personal information, enter $1.00 income to e-file and use 0 for your AGI (which will be asked to e-file your return). 

 

You can also try using IRS FreeFile if that seems easier, but do not file twice. 

 

IRS FreeFile Link

 

TurboTax Free

 

Sign into your account and your return

Type   other reportable income   into the Search Box and click the “Jump to other reportable income” link

-OR-

Click Federal on the left side-bar

Click Wages & Income along the top

Scroll down to the last section Less Common Income and click Show more to open drop-down

Scroll down to last section Miscellaneous Income and click Start

Scroll down to the last section Other reportable income and click Start

Enter the description as “To file for recovery rebate credit” and the amount as a 1

 

@michaelhk188

 

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