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May 21, 2022
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I got a letter from the IRS saying they found an error in my return dealing with the Recovery Rebate Credit. Then they gave me 5 possible reasons why. Which is correct?

  • May 21, 2022
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-ss# of dependents was missing or incomplete
-last name doesn't match records
- dependent exceeds age limit
-AGI exceeds 75k
Amount was computed incorrectly

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VolvoGirl
Employee
May 21, 2022

That is just the list of generic reasons they give if they changed the Recovery rebate credit on line 30.  How much is on 1040 line 30?

 

Did you not get the 3rd Stimulus payment?  Or qualify for more?  Line 30 is only if you didn't get the full amount or qualify for more.  The IRS shows they already sent it to you.

 

A lot of people forgot they got the deposit last March - May 2021.  Or missed one payment and entered the wrong amount.  Then when the IRS reduces their refund and they check their bank accounts they have been finding the payments.

 

Double check your bank statements and Check your IRS account (both accounts if married)

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