Taxes filed but got Letter 6475 after

[will0731]

As stated, I filed my 2021 taxes but when I checked the mail after I got home I received Letter 6475. Letters like this is new to me and according to what I researched, I can claim more money with this letter. However I already filed my taxes for this year. So what am I supposed to do with this?

F.Y.I. I already received my 3rd Stimulus check last year in case anyone asks. 

[AmyC · Accepted solution]

The letter 6475 says how much stimulus your received. If you did not receive $1400 per person listed on your return, then you would qualify for additional money. If so, you will want to amend.

You  can e-file an amended return as soon as the original return is completely finished- all payments have cleared the banks, E-filing will shorten the refund delay. Please:

• Save a copy of the original return before doing an amended return.
• See how to file an amended return.
• Follow your amend at track an amended return 
• See Can I e-file my amended state return? or I need to amend my state return.

[Takomoto]

IRS will automatically correct it. If you amend it will delay refund for up to 10 weeks

[CindyF1]

This is in regards to the third installment correct? I only received two and then got the 1400 deducted from my return this year so I'm trying to get that money back

[JillS56]

Please clarify your question.   You received two letters.  How did you file?  How many dependents did you claim?   Not sure what money you are trying to get back.  The letter tells you what the IRS paid you.   You were to get $1,400 for yourself, your spouse (if married), and for each dependent.

[CindyF1]

I filed before I received the letter. My refund showed close to 2k, single zero dependents. There were 3 stimulus checks. I only received 2. My refund is pending, but the $1400.has been DEDUCTED from the 2k is should be getting. This is why I am confused. I always get around 2k, single with zero dependents. Mine is simple form basically. Any help is appreciated as I received the letter after.the return. I have friend in similar situation but received full refund as shown when filing.

[LoganathanB]

The letter tells you the third stimulus amount received in 2021. You should have entered the amount of the third stimulus in the recovery rebate.

If you did not enter the stimulus amount received, the refund would have been higher. IRS has the information that you received the stimulus of $1400. 

They will reduce it from your refund.

You can check if you received the Recovery Rebate Credit (the stimulus) by looking at line 30 of your tax return.
Here is how to preview your tax return

1.   Open or continue your return.

2.   Select Tax Tools in the left menu
3.   Select Tools. Next, select View Tax Summary in the pop-up, then Preview my 1040 in the left menu. Click on the link for more information
 

Click on the link for more information

Third Stimulus

[CindyF1]

I looked back and the 1400 is in line 30. How do I correct so I can get back the $1400 back

[DoninGA]

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@CindyF1 wrote:

I looked back and the 1400 is in line 30. How do I correct so I can get back the $1400 back

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If you have already filed your tax return, the IRS knows the amount of stimulus payment that was sent to you.  They will adjust your tax return accordingly by removing the Recovery Rebate Credit.  If you still are owed a tax refund this may delay the refund by several weeks, maybe longer.

You do not have to amend the 2021 tax return.

[CJB27]

My letter says $2,800. However, there are 2 adults and 3 children in my household… they deducted $2,800 from my expected return (I got the letter after I filed) but according to your info the actual amount *should have* been $7,000?? Or is it $1,400/dependent? (Or adult?)

[DoninGA]

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@CJB27 wrote:

My letter says $2,800. However, there are 2 adults and 3 children in my household… they deducted $2,800 from my expected return (I got the letter after I filed) but according to your info the actual amount *should have* been $7,000?? Or is it $1,400/dependent? (Or adult?)

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It is $1,400 for each person on your 2021 tax return.  So the recovery rebate credit on your 2021 federal tax return Form 1040 Line 30 should be showing $7,000 if you indicated that you did NOT receive any 3rd stimulus payment.  The IRS removed $2,800 of the credit since they have records showing $2,800 was sent to you.  That gives you the remaining $4,200 Recovery Rebate Credit as part of your federal tax refund.

[CJB27]

Somehow my line 30 is blank…?!  But I’m not sure how or why because I went through every step with TurboTax and answered every question correctly. 

Does this mean I need to file an amendment??

[CJB27]

…and now I’m confused because an empty Line 30 means that I was given the total amount I was supposed to be given, yet the IRS is still deducting $2,800 from my expected return?!  So confusing. 

[ErnieS0]

The IRS said they will not correct stimulus payments on the tax return if you did not claim any stimulus. They will fix incorrect amounts.

The IRS may have corrected your child tax credit. Did you have any amounts on line 28 (refundable child tax credit)?

If you didn't claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your original tax return you will need to file a Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to claim it.

For instructions see How to amend (change or correct) a return you've already filed

The IRS will not calculate the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit for you if you did not enter any amount on your original tax return, or you entered $0.

Use the Interactive Tax Assistant, Should I File an Amended Return?, to help determine if you should amend your original tax return.

[CJB27]

I do have an amount on line 28, however I had a new baby on 12/30/2021, so I’m doubting that was the issue?  $2,800 was deducted from my expected return, so I’m guessing it’s an issue with the rebate credit since those are in increments of $1,400. 

Thank you everyone for the responses!