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April 24, 2021
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I am amending my 2020 return to change my status as a dependent to an independent. Where can I find the recovery rebate credit?

  • April 24, 2021
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Can I change form 1040 specifically on the amendment?

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April 24, 2021

Please see FAQ How to amend a tax return for instructions. It is best to wait until your original return has been processed.

 

If you do not meet the requirements to be claimed as someone's dependent then you can change your information in the "My Info" section:

 

  1. Click “My Info” tab in the black bar on the left side of your screen.
  2. Click “Edit” next to the name.  
  3. Scroll down to the first question in Section 3: “A few other things we need to know”
  4. Select "No" to the question "Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return"

 

To claim the Recovery Rebate Credit in TurboTax, please follow these steps:

 

  1. After entering all your information click "Federal Review" at the top of your screen (or click "Search" and type "Stimulus" and follow the jump to link). 
  2. On the screen "Let's make sure you got the right stimulus amount" click "Continue".
  3. You will be asked about the amounts of first round and second round stimulus payments you received.  If you did not receive a payment enter "0".
  4. TurboTax will then calculate the amount of stimulus payment remaining that you are still entitled to get. 
  5. Any stimulus amount remaining due to you will show as a credit on line 30 of the 1040.
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