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I received my stimulus check for me and 1 child. I claimed three children and filed Head of Household. Why didnt I receive payment for my other 2 children?

 
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HelenC12
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I received my stimulus check for me and 1 child. I claimed three children and filed Head of Household. Why didnt I receive payment for my other 2 children?

If you received less than you were due, when you file your 2020 tax return, the shortfall will be added to your return.

 

To get the supplementary child stimulus check payment:

  • You must have filed a recent (2018 or 2019) tax return,
  • Claimed the child as dependent AND the child must be younger than 17-years-old.
  • They must also be related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • There is no limit to the number of dependents who can qualify for the additional $500 in one household.

 

Note: Thousands of college students and high school kids who are older than 17, but are still being claimed as a dependent by their parents or relative on their federal tax return, are unfortunately ineligible for the additional $500 payment based on current rules.

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I received my stimulus check for me and 1 child. I claimed three children and filed Head of Household. Why didnt I receive payment for my other 2 children?

Sorry but that is not the whole story, if read this https://www.savingtoinvest.com/500-stimulus-check-for-dependent-children-eligibility-and-payment  you will learn that the IRS had glitches and that is the reason child stimulus payments were not made and why many eligible Americans with underage dependents including my wife and I who have a special needs child were not received 😡 

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