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March 30, 2021
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I have not received any of the COVID relief funds. I have already filed my taxes with turbo tax and was told I need to amend them to get the Recovery Rebate credit.

  • March 30, 2021
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How do I amend. I can not find anywhere for this.

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March 30, 2021

Yes, you will need to file an Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, Form 1040-X.If you didn't claim the credit on your original tax return, The IRS will not calculate the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit for you if you did not enter any amount on your original tax return. You may use the Interactive Tax Assistant, Should I File an Amended Return?, to help determine if you should amend your original tax return.

 

If you need to file an amended return to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit;

  • Use the worksheet on page 59 of the 2020 instructions for Form 1040 and 1040-SR to determine the amount of your credit.
  • Enter the amount on the Refundable Credits section of the 1040-X and include "Recovery Rebate Credit" in the Explanation of Changes section.