Do you know why I did not get the correct amount on my stimulus check?

[amalya722]

I did not get the 1000 credit for my 2 kids

[JotikaT2]

It depends.

The stimulus check for dependents only applies to qualified dependents under the age of 17 as of December 31st of the year.

If you have a child who was 17, even if they are a student, you would not be entitled to a stimulus payment for them.

See the following for more information.

What does the stimulus package mean for you?

If you determine you should have received an additional $500 for each dependent, when you file your return in 2020, you will have the opportunity to report the amount of the stimulus check(s) you did receive. 

If it was less than what you were entitled to, you will receive a credit on your tax return in 2020.

[Chaunte1]

The same happen with mine however  I recieve SSI. Got the 1200 but nothing for my girls under the age of 17.. I would like to know what I need to do since I do not typically file taxes.

[NCperson]

- please review the tax return that you filed 

first, only the children under the age of 17 qualify for the $500

then, ,look at where their names are listed on the return.  OVER TO THE RIGHT in column 4, there is a check mark in either the column marked "child tax credit" or "other dependent tax credit". 

if the check is under "child tax credit", then it's an IRS error.   

if the check is under "other dependent tax credit" and the child is under 17, then there is something you did incorrectly when answering the questions when the form was filled out.  Any way to go back and see what may have been answered incorrectly.  Suggest having someone watch over your shoulder. 

Post back what you find and we can go from there.