Recovery rebate

[Xxogirl]

Last year i filed and claimed one child and received 2800 in stimulus. This year i am claiming two kids instead of one.(both kids born before 2021). When i started my taxes it said i was owed $1400 because i only received 2800 instead of 4200. But i thought the 2021 stimulus was off the 2020 year tax. So why when i put that i received 2800, they added an additional $1400 to my refund for the child i didnt claim on my 2020 taxes. Is this correct? 

[DanaB27]

Yes, the Recovery Rebate Credit uses your 2021 tax situation, therefore when you claim another child on your return then you can qualify for an additional amount.

Please see from the IRS: 

"Q E15. Dependents: Can my 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit include an amount for a qualifying dependent if the dependent received the third Economic Impact Payment or someone else received the third Economic Impact Payment for the dependent? (added January 13, 2022)

A15. Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirements to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit. The amount of your credit may include up to $1,400 for a qualifying dependent you are claiming on your 2021 return."