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posted Jan 11, 2021 5:26:02 PM

Why did I not get a opportunity to eather direct deposit my recovery rebate credited of 600 into my savings account or just use this to pay it to my 2020 taxes? I really need this for my rent and it w

And if I would have known this I would have filled directly with the IRS and not with TurboTax and just payed my 2020 taxes on April 15th as I was going to do because I will have that money in full th

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Level 15
Jan 11, 2021 6:18:22 PM

it is automatic that your recovery rebate is used to pay your 2020 taxes. If it still shows a balance due, that rebate didn't cover it.

Level 15
Jan 11, 2021 6:20:01 PM

tax is always due on April 15 and you can wait till the last day to pay if that is what you want to do.

Level 15
Jan 11, 2021 6:31:22 PM

if you want the rebate in cash, don't file. If IRS doesn't already  have your qualifications and  your direct deposit info, you will get nothing.