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New Member
posted Apr 30, 2020 10:47:21 PM

Will I still get a stimulus check if my taxes were rejected

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Not applicable
Apr 30, 2020 11:26:30 PM

if you are qualified, filed a 2018 return and had direct deposit info, you shoud get it.  you can check at this website but be aware it's not fully updated with everyones info

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

 

if you provide your complete rejection message we may be able to help you resolve the issue. 

Returning Member
Jun 2, 2020 5:50:06 AM

Will I receive stimulus check if my tax returns were rejected?

Returning Member
Jun 2, 2020 5:52:29 AM

I was told I needed to verify my identity, I checked my SSN is on my forms

Employee Tax Expert
Jun 5, 2020 5:41:25 AM

No, if your tax return has not been accepted by the IRS so that it can be processed, then you will not receive a stimulus payment based on that tax return.

 

If your return was rejected, take a look at the following TurboTax article for some further advice:  How do I fix a rejected return?

 

 

@GrandmaSloves13

Not applicable
Jun 29, 2020 2:24:02 PM

If I have reject from the tax return of 2019 can I still get the stimulus or not ? 

Level 15
Jun 29, 2020 2:28:49 PM

@Anonymous The IRS can look at your 2018 or 2019 return to issue a stimulus check.  If they do not have a 2018 return then you may be waiting for them to finish processing 2019 before they will be able to use it to issue your stimulus check.

 

If you used the non-filer site, you will not be able to e-file a 2019 return after using the non-filer site.

 

TurboTax has no control over your stimulus check, nor can TT track it for you or tell you when the IRS will issue it. Refer to the sites linked below:

You can call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835 to get updates on your stimulus payment.  

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center#nonfilertool

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/how-will-the-stimulus-package-impact-me/00/1393859

 

 

Let's figure out why your return was rejected and do something about it.

Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and have to be mailed instead.

You received a rejection email that we cannot see.  Please tell us word for word what it says so we know how to help you.  Or even copy and paste the email message.

 

Level 15
Jun 29, 2020 2:29:42 PM


@Anonymous wrote:

If I have reject from the tax return of 2019 can I still get the stimulus or not ? 


You fix the 2019 tax return and e-file again.  Or you print and mail the 2019 tax return.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for printing a tax return for mailing - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online...

 

The IRS will either use the 2018 or 2019 tax return to determine if you are eligible for a stimulus payment.

Or if you receive Social Security benefits, SSI or Veterans benefits and are not required to file a return, the IRS uses your benefit information to send the stimulus payment.

 

Go to this IRS website for stimulus payment information FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center


Use this IRS website for stimulus payment status - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment


Use this IRS website for get my payment FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment-frequently-asked-questions

Not applicable
Jun 29, 2020 2:38:40 PM

They told me have to to be mailed . And can"t be use electronic filer .

New Member
Feb 12, 2021 10:29:36 AM

I file my taxes because I never got my second stimulus check then I got a email that is got rejected why

Expert Alumni
Feb 12, 2021 12:15:30 PM

@Cindy-rule Please open your program and read the rejection reason. Why was it rejected?  Once we know the reason why, we can help you.

 

If the IRS believes you received the second stimulus when you did not, you need to verify where it was sent. See IRS Resources: IRS Economic Impact Payment Information Center.

 

Once you know why your return was actually rejected and you know what happened to your stimulus payment, then you may need to call the IRS at 800-829-1040.

Returning Member
Feb 13, 2021 9:46:32 AM

It says that my 2019 agi doesn't match the one they have on file

Expert Alumni
Feb 14, 2021 7:35:46 AM

Check the AGI on your copy of your 2019 tax return.  Look on line 11 of your 2019 Form 1040.  Verify the amount you entered when filing your 2020 return and resubmit. 

 

If it gets rejected again, you might also request an online transcript of your 2019 return from the IRS to verify what is on file. Here is a link to help with that request, if needed.  Make the correction and resubmit as needed.

 

If all else fails, you can always print, sign and mail in your tax returns.

 

 

Level 1
Mar 1, 2021 3:57:28 AM

I [PII Removed] have e-file my 2020 return and it was rejected by the IRS due to IND-031-04 I've been trying to fix the problem on the website with turbo tax and with no prevail it's been a on going problem for about 2 weeks I wish the problem could be resolved soon as possible

Expert Alumni
Mar 1, 2021 7:24:45 AM

If you have e-filed your 2020 Federal tax return and the tax return is rejected by the IRS, you will have to correct the entries and calculations to receive the Recovery Rebate Credit as well as correct the entries that generated the rejection.

 

Reject code IND-031-04 means that the 2019 adjusted gross income (AGI) or self-select PIN you entered for yourself and/or your spouse doesn't match the numbers in the IRS database, you will get one or both of these rejections:

  • IND-031-04: The primary taxpayer's AGI or Self-select PIN from last year does not match IRS records
  • IND-032-04: The spouse's AGI or Self-select PIN from last year doesn't match IRS records

If you have not received one or both of your stimulus checks, you will receive your payment in the form of a Recovery Rebate Credit on line 30 of your 2020 Federal tax return when you file.

 

TurboTax will compare your one or two stimulus payment amounts to the computations within TurboTax.  The computations within TurboTax are based upon the information that you have entered into the tax software.  If you are due an additional amount, it will be issued as a Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) on line 30 of the 2020 1040 tax return.

 

In TurboTax Online, you are prompted to input stimulus check 1 and stimulus check 2 information under Review down the left hand side of the screen.

 

You can access your stimulus check choices by following these steps: 

  • Down the left side of the screen, click on Federal.
  • Across the top of the screen, click on Other Tax Situations.
  • At the screen Let’s keep going to wrap up.  Click on Let’s keep going.
  • At the screen Let’s make sure you got the right stimulus amount, click Continue.
  • At the screen Did you get a stimulus payment? you can update your stimulus check entries.

See also this TurboTax Help.

Level 3
Mar 6, 2021 4:18:44 PM

I have received my 1st and 2nd stimulus check and I am now curious what year taxes my 3rd check will be based off. The reason I am curious is because I am in a little bit of a situation. I filed my 2019 taxes and I also recently filed my 2020 taxes. However, when I filed my 2020 taxes they were "rejected" and I do not think I will have the problem sorted out and my taxes refiled by the time the 3rd stimulus checks are issued. So, my question is will the IRS use my 2019 taxes instead of my 2020 taxes to calculate my stimulus check if my 2020 taxes are still in the rejected status when the IRS issues checks? Or will they still use my AGI from my 2020 taxes even though it is currently in a "rejected" status?

Level 15
Mar 6, 2021 4:23:23 PM

First things first---

 

You received an email that we cannot see that tells you why your tax return was rejected.  

Some rejected returns can be fixed and re-filed.  Some have “un-fixable” reasons for the rejection and have to be mailed instead. What is the rejection code or rejection message? 

 If it was rejected for AGI—-be aware that many 2019 returns took so long for the IRS to process that your 2019 AGI might not be in the IRS system.   Try using zero instead.

 

If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year.  The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.

 

Or—-if you filed as a “non-filer” just to get the stimulus check on a 2019 return, try using $1 as the AGI.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311

 

If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.

 

 

 

As for what will happen stimulus #3-wise----the House of Representatives is still wrangling over it.  When they are done it has to be signed into law by the President.   When the legislative process has been actually completed we will all find out the guidelines and how it will be implemented.   So we might as well not try to guess.

Level 15
Mar 6, 2021 4:23:36 PM


@jnic103 wrote:

I have received my 1st and 2nd stimulus check and I am now curious what year taxes my 3rd check will be based off. The reason I am curious is because I am in a little bit of a situation. I filed my 2019 taxes and I also recently filed my 2020 taxes. However, when I filed my 2020 taxes they were "rejected" and I do not think I will have the problem sorted out and my taxes refiled by the time the 3rd stimulus checks are issued. So, my question is will the IRS use my 2019 taxes instead of my 2020 taxes to calculate my stimulus check if my 2020 taxes are still in the rejected status when the IRS issues checks? Or will they still use my AGI from my 2020 taxes even though it is currently in a "rejected" status?


We can assume it will be based on 2020.  However, until the IRS writes the regulations, rules and procedures all is speculation.

Level 3
Mar 6, 2021 4:26:01 PM

@xmasbaby0  

 

I have received my 1st and 2nd stimulus check and I am now curious what year taxes my 3rd check will be based off. The reason I am curious is because I am in a little bit of a situation. I filed my 2019 taxes and I also recently filed my 2020 taxes. However, when I filed my 2020 taxes they were "rejected" and I do not think I will have the problem sorted out and refiled by the time the 3rd stimulus check comes out. So, my question is will the IRS use my 2019 taxes instead of my 2020 taxes to calculate my stimulus check if my 2020 taxes are still in the rejected status when the IRS issues checks? Or will they still use my AGI from my 2020 taxes even though it is currently in a "rejected" status?

Level 3
Mar 6, 2021 4:30:04 PM

@DoninGA 

 

Ok, so you think the IRS will still use my 2020 taxes even though they were rejected? 

 

To be honest I'm actually hoping they use my 2019 taxes and not the rejected 2020 filed taxes because I made more money in 2020 than 2019. 

Level 1
Mar 8, 2021 6:42:56 PM

I’m i getting a third stimulus check I don’t know what is going on with my taxes can someone please let me know 

Level 1
Mar 12, 2021 5:54:00 PM

With my 2020 taxes not processed yet and has been rejected but there still working on them will I get a third stimulus check base off of 2019

Expert Alumni
Mar 12, 2021 6:45:53 PM

@Cherylhowe22 The IRS will determine eligibility based on your last tax return (either 2019 or 2020) and will likely send your payment to the bank account where your tax refund was deposited.

 

Click this link for more info on the Third Stimulus Payments

Level 1
Mar 12, 2021 8:39:13 PM

Irs has rejected my 2020 taxes and they have to be amended with that being done will they use my 2019 taxes for my third stimulus check 

Employee Tax Expert
Mar 12, 2021 8:48:07 PM

Yes, they will use your 2019 return for the 3rd stimulus.   But you can't amend a rejected return.   You have to sign back in and fix the problem and then re-submit the return until it gets accepted.    Why was it rejected and have you attempted to re-submit them?     If you keep getting rejected, you will need to change your filing option to File by Mail and mail them to the IRS.  But nothing is going to be done with them while they are in a rejected status.