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Level 2
posted Feb 4, 2021 10:58:22 PM

Stimulus checks, divorce and children

1st Stimulus check, my ex took her part + the corresponding for the children, on the 2nd stimulus, I kept my part and the children. When entering the information on TurboTax about if "Did you get a stimulus payment?"  would the amount be the corresponding to myself only or myself and the children?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 5, 2021 12:10:57 PM

You should enter the amount you received. It is unclear how the IRS will treat payments that went to individuals that they were intended to. However, the IRS knows what was applied to you based on your social security number, so they will correct your tax return as is needed.