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February 5, 2021
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Received stimulus check after filing taxes. How do I remove?

  • February 5, 2021
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When I filled out my return on TurboTax,  I did not receive the newest stimulus money. I moved and changed banks, so I assumed I would need to add to my tax return as not received. A check showed up in my mailbox today and now I need to modify that part of my return to say I got all of my stimulus money. Do I need to modify it or will they know and automatically remove it for me? If I need to modify, then how do I do that in turbotax after I already filed?

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February 5, 2021

No, you don't have to amend your income tax return. If you've already e-filed your tax return but need to make some changes to the Stimulus amount, we would like to give you the opportunity to review and update the Recovery Rebate Credit portion of your 2020 tax return before the IRS opens on February 12th. 

 

If you want to review and update your 2020 return:

  1. Please enter your information here by February 6, to have your 2020 tax return sent back to you. 
  2. You will then receive an email from TurboTax on February 8, letting you know that your return is available and providing you with detailed instructions on how to review, update and re-file your tax return without the Recovery Rebate Credit.

To quickly get to the stimulus section of TurboTax:

  1. Search for stimulus and select the jump-to link at the top of the search results to return back to the section.
  2. Enter your updated info and Continue.

 

Note: Stimulus payments were advances on the Recovery Rebate Credit. Stimulus payments are not taxable income to you so you won't be taxed on the amount you receive. It won’t reduce your refund or increase what you owe when you file your taxes this year. It’s also not considered income, so it won’t affect your eligibility for any federal government assistance or benefits. To review the TurboTax FAQ, click here

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