Why can't I enter info for the stimulus check?

[alex-k]

Hello,

I am trying to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit because I did not receive it last year. On my 2019 tax return, I made a mistake and put down that my parents would claim me as a dependent. A couple months later, I amended the return and changed that. I did answer "yes" to that they can claim me as a dependent. My annual income last year was around $33,000. I checked my IRS account and it says I'm owed $0.00 for the credit. Can someone tell me if I actually qualify? I believe I should be but Turbotax did not ask me any questions regarding the stimulus. Thanks for your help!

[VolvoGirl]

The Stimulus Checks are really based on your 2020 return we are filing in 2021.  So any amount you already got will be reconciled on your 2020 return line 30.  If you didn't get a Stimulus Check (and qualify) or you qualify for more it will be added to your 2020 return.  But the good news is if they paid you too much they won't take it back.

There will be a screen with 2 boxes for each round.  If you didn't get one enter a 0 in the box.

When you go through the federal review tab it will ask how much you got if any.  Or to enter your stimulus payment in TurboTax, type "stimulus" (without the quotes) in the Search box, then click the link that says "Jump to stimulus."

After you have entered your tax information and are ready for the Federal Review, it will be the first question.

If you are trying to trigger it, you can go to Other Situations, answer any questions and click Done. The next automatic selection is Federal Review and it will ask about payments received.

The Recovery rebate credit is on 1040 line 30.  It either adds to your refund or reduced a tax due.

[alex-k]

Hey! Thanks for your quick reply.

I did try to trigger it manually by typing in search "stimulus" and clicking the box to jump to that section. It brings me to the page where it says "Let's check your federal return and make sure it's good to go" and after I hit continue it brings me to the page showing my refund amount. I'm not sure why it won't show me the stimulus page? 🙁