EIP1 and EIP2 (Stimulus 1 and 2)

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January 2, 2022
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Hi,

My wife became US resident since November 2020. We forgot to claim EIP1 & 2 in our 2020 taxes for her. Can we claim EIP1 & 2 in 2021 tax year? If we can, can we claim it via recovery tax credit or via any other means? We do not want to file amendment, if we do not have any other option, then we want to choose an amendment. Is there a way to claim EIP 1 & 2 now for her without amendment to 2020 taxes? If there is a way, how do we claim EIP1 & 2 this tax year?

Thank You!

Critter-3

Level 15

Amend the 2020 return for the missed 1 & 2 stimulus payments. Only the third stimulus payment is reconciled on the 2021 return.

fanfare

Level 15

amendment for EIP aka Rebate Credit is pretty easy.

You must have a SSN.

Enter the amount you did not get on Line 15 Other. In the space, write "Rebate Credit".

Expect to wait seven months or more for any results.

fanfare

Level 15

Line 30 is only for the amounts you DID NOT get. Did you get your part EIP1 & 2 separately before you filed? On a joint return the amount she gets is the same amount as you $1,800 (1200+600). So if line 30 is 1,800 it could be either for you or her.

@Sunny6612

1040-X is the separate form.

In the Explanation, explain why you think you are due additional Rebate Credit.

That additional amount should appear in Col. B after the arithmetic is done.

Note: IRS may have adjusted your original amount down.

If you believe that is incorrect, enter the adjusted down amount in Col. A and explain

again why you believe that is in error also.