Question

I accidentally marked myself as dependent but no one claimed me

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April 10, 2020
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I was wondering will this make me unqualified for the stimulus check?

According to the information on the IRS site, if you were claimed as a dependent or can be claimed as a dependent, then you will not be eligible for a stimulus payment. Having checked the box on your return that you could be claimed as a dependent will disqualify you from receiving a stimulus payment.

IRS - Economic Impact Payment

@enclaust

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enclaustAuthor

Thanks for the answer! I have already begun filing an amend tax return but that will take a long time before it can be fixed. Does this mean I will miss out entirely from the check, or will it go as tax credit for the next filing year?

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JotikaT2

At this point in time, you would be eligible to take a credit on your 2020 return for stimulus payment that you should have received based upon your corrected 2019 tax return.

What the stimulus payment means for you

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cent_br

Hey! I was just wondering if you found out any information about this. I did the exact same thing by mistake and am amending it now. Didn’t know if we would still be able to receive the money this year.

KrisD15

Not likely, but possible.

The stimulus check is really an advance payment of a credit for tax year 2020, so you might get it when you file your 2020 tax year return.

This is all new, so we have to wait and see.

Stay safe.

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Marissa611

I did this same exact thing, I don't understand how the system can't catch that no one claimed me.... extremely frustrating since it's not like this is taught to you unless you're a CPA.

I filed an amendment & i was required to mail it in, now I am seeing on the IRS website that they are not accepting ANY paper filing due to Covid. What does this mean for people who needed that stimulus check?

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XxNinixX

I have a question my mother claimed me as a dependent without my knowledge because I wasn’t working at the time but I’m 26 so I don’t know how she did that. Is there any way to not be claimed? Can I not get stimulus or can I try when I files taxes for 2020?

VolvoGirl

Employee

For 2019 she might be able to claim you if you made less than $4,200.

The Stimulus Check is really based on 2020 tax return. 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.

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."

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Noway2324

So when submitting on the non-filer return it had a glitch and some how the box was checked for someone can claim me but it should not be. So after not getting my check I called IRS and they told me I could get it when I file for 2020 but I will not file for taxes I made no money. Now how will I get my 1st and 2nd stimulus check. Please how can I get this relief money when I don't file. No one has or can claim me but the mistake check mark is there and I can't change it so no what?

SusanY1

@Noway2324

Unfortunately, the current IRS procedure is to file a 2020 tax return to claim the payment. They have not (yet) provided an alternative. I suggest keeping an eye on these websites for updates, as things are constantly changing.

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Noway2324

Thank you for the response. I have another question real quick if you don't mind. I see people talking about amending the return, that would not apply to my situation right seeing as how it was not a return just sending info in for the stimulus. Thank you again