Program is flagging an error on Recover Rebate Credit Worksheet Line 19

[reginabarry]

I am completing taxes for my mother who passed away 8/18/2020.  She received the 1st stimulus check in May 2020 when she was still alive.  She did not receive the 2nd payment which I think is correct, however the program is flagging Line 19 of the Recovery Rebate Credit Worksheet as an error.    How should I handle this error?

[CatinaT1 · Accepted solution]

Actually, if your mother passed in 2020, she is eligible for both payments. Review your answers in this section now knowing she is eligible.

You can see for yourself by

• Checking the Eligibility Section posted here: Questions and Answers about the Second Economic Impact Payment 
• Running through the Rebate Recovery Worksheet for Form 1040, Line 30.

We are sorry for your loss. You may wish to review this resource for more tax guidance: Death in the Family.

For full details, see IRS Resource: 2020 Publication 559: Survivors, Executors, and Administrators

[reginabarry]

Thank you very much for your response. It has helped me tremendously and also educated me to more that I need to learn about filing my moms final tax return.