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New Member
posted Apr 15, 2020 12:58:24 PM

Why I only got 1,700 on stimulus check if I have two kids

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Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2020 1:19:47 PM

Was maybe one of your kids 17 or older in 2019? You only get the $500 if your child was 16 or younger at the end of 2019.

Returning Member
Apr 15, 2020 2:22:58 PM

I wanted to no how do I no if my stimulus  chk is pending are not

New Member
Apr 15, 2020 2:31:34 PM

Yes he will be 16 in December.

Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2020 2:33:04 PM

You can check the status of your payment through the IRS Get my Payment site.

Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2020 2:40:20 PM

Do you always claim both children each tax year? Were they both under 17 in 2019? 

New Member
Apr 15, 2020 3:08:30 PM

Yes I claim both and they are under age on was born 2004 the other one in 2006

Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2020 3:15:17 PM

There have been a number of people who have not gotten the extra portion for dependents. The IRS has not issued any information on this. They may be verifying dependents.