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Recovery Rebate Question

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February 13, 2021
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I was a college student claimed on my parents 2019 return, they filed in Feb 2020 before COVID. After the first stimulus money, they considered refiling , but there was no additional benefit at the time.

I have income for 2020 so if I file on my own,

it asks me if I got the stimulus and I say no, and it wants to give me both round 1 and 2, $1800. It doesn't have any options to choose round 1 or round 2. My question is , am I now entitled to the extra $1200 because I am filing for 2020 or is this a huge error on turbotaxes part? If so where do I report it...

KathrynG3

No, this is not a huge error. If you are no longer a dependent in 2020 after having been a dependent in 2019, then the Recovery Rebate Credit is for you.

To get to the section to report 0 in each stimulus payment box, go to the search and enter stimulus. Click the Jump to link.

To verify your eligibility, see: How do I claim the Recovery Rebate Credit?

To determine if you are considered a dependent in the eyes of the IRS, see: Who can I claim as my dependent?

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