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Trish Wheeler

• May 02, 2020 02:45

Okay I already received my stimulus check for my husband myself in my son from our tax filings from last year but we had another child this year and did not receive anything for her. How do I go about getting the right amount for both children

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  Ravindra Gupta

  • May 03, 2020 01:35

  Congratulations on your new child!! In my opinion, since stimulus checks are based upon 2018/2019 taxes, hence you won't be able to apply for stimulus for your baby born this year. You probably have to wait till next year to get a stimulus check for your newborn.

  P.S. - I am not a tax professional. This is based upon my knowledge of surfing IRS websites and other articles.

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  Trish Wheeler

  • May 03, 2020 02:32

  I misspoke my daughter was born almost exactly a year ago in 2019

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  Ravindra Gupta

  • May 03, 2020 02:40

  Checking with a tax attorney should help. However here’s what I found on internet:
  https://money.com/stimulus-check-wrong-amount/

  As per this, you should receive a letter 15 days after stimulus check from IRS containing information on how to contact IRS for payment errors.

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  Diane - Thrive Moderator🌱

  • May 03, 2020 15:37

  Hi Trish Wheeler and Ravindra Gupta. The stimulus payment is considered an advance of a recovery rebate, which you would normally claim on your 2020 return. If you qualify for the rebate, and if you do not get part or all of what you are entitled, please speak to your tax preparer to see if you can claim the rebate on your 2020 taxes. This government-sponsored page by former Congressman Paul Cook outlines the details, as does this government-sponsored page by the CRS. (Here is the definition of the legitimacy of the CRS, taken directly from their site: "By law, CRS works exclusively for Congress, providing timely, objective, and authoritative research and analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of political party affiliation.")
  *Disclaimer: Although these are considered to be reputable government sites, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of their content, nor should this information be considered as advice. Please speak directly with your tax preparer before taking any tax credits.*

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