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I was going to include the first stimulus payment in my AIG for my taxes. Is that okay?
What is No, the payment is not includible in your gross income. Therefore, you will not include the payment in your taxable income on your federal income tax return or pay income tax on your payment. It will not reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2020 federal income tax return?
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When you transfer money from your EIP card to your bank account what is the ACH transfer limit?
Yes. The limit on ACH transfers to a bank account is $2,500 per transaction. You can easily transfer the money from your EIP Card to an existing bank account online at EIPcard.com or by using the Money Network Mobile App. You will need the routing and account number for your bank account.
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Can I use the Free file to claim a 2020 RRC?
Yes. IRS Free File online is especially valuable for people often referred to as non-filers, who do not have a tax filing obligation. These are people whose taxable income is below certain income levels. For example, single people with incomes below $12,400, the amount of the standard deduction, would have no filing obligation if they had no other special tax issues.
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How do I qualify for a CTC?
What is you qualify for advance Child Tax Credit payments if you have a qualifying child. Also, you — or your spouse, if married filing a joint return — must have your main home in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia for more than half the year. Your main home can be any location where you regularly live. Your main home may be your house, apartment, mobile home, shelter, temporary lodging, or other location and doesn’t need to be the same physical location throughout the taxable year. You don’t need a permanent address to get these payments. If you are temporarily away from your main home because of illness, education, business, vacation, or military service, you are generally treated as living in your main home.
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What is the quickest way to receive my RRC?
You must file a 2020 tax return to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit even if you are otherwise not required to file a tax return. The fastest and most accurate way for you is to file is electronically where the tax software will help you figure your Recovery Rebate Credit. Visit IRS.gov/filing for details about IRS Free File, Free File Fillable Forms or finding a trusted tax professional. The Recovery Rebate Credit Worksheet in the Form Form 1040 and Form 1040-SR instructions can also help determine if you are eligible for the credit.
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What are the two ways that someone can initiate a payment trace?
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My third payment was based on my 2019 tax return am I eligible for a "plus-up" payment when I file for 2020?
If your third Economic Impact Payment was based on your 2019 return or information received from SSA, RRB or VA, you may be eligible for a plus-up payment after we process your 2020 return.
For example, you may get a plus-up payment if your income was less in 2020 compared to 2019 or you added a dependent on your 2020 return.
We automatically evaluate your eligibility after we process 2020 return. You do not need to take any action to receive a plus-up payment if you are eligible.
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I file jointly but when I look at my online account. I only see my portion of the third EIP. Why is that?
What is your account online will show only your portion of the payments. Your spouse will need to sign into their own account to retrieve their portion of the payments.
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Is this CTC taxable?
What is No. Advance Child Tax Credit payments are not income and will not be reported as income on your 2021 tax return. Advance Child Tax Credit payments are advance payments of your tax year 2021 Child Tax Credit.
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I am receiving an error message when trying to use get my payment. What could be the reason?
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Why would a taxpayer receive notice CP21C?
(The notice does not have any incorrect information)
We’re required by law to mail the first Economic Impact Payments by December 31, 2020. We couldn’t issue you a check by this date, so you won’t be receiving an Economic Impact Payment. However, you may claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 tax return if eligible.
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My bank closed that I usually have my taxes sent to and I think that might be why I haven't received my third stimulus. What is going to happen to my payment?
No. If your third payment was issued to an incorrect or closed account, the payment will be returned and the third payment will be reissued to your address of record. You can check the status of your payment at IRS.gov/getmypayment when a payment is reissued, Get My Payment will reflect the date of the reissued payment.
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My online account shows that I received a payment but I never got one. What are some possible reasons this may be?
(Provide the FAQ because it is a long one)
What is There are several possibilities for why your account shows you were issued an Economic Impact Payment even though you did not receive one.
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How is the child tax credit amount determined?
We will determine your advance Child Tax Credit payment amounts by estimating the amount of the Child Tax Credit that you will claim on your 2021 tax return during the 2022 tax filing season.
Our estimate of your 2021 Child Tax Credit is based on information shown on your processed 2020 tax return. If we have not processed your 2020 tax return when we determine the amount of your advance Child Tax Credit payment for any month starting July, we will estimate the amount of your 2021 Child Tax Credit based on information shown on your 2019 tax return (including information you entered into the Non-Filer tool on IRS.gov in 2020). Once we have processed your 2020 return, we will recalculate your advance Child Tax Credit payments and adjust any remaining monthly payments.
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I am trying to authenticate my identity and am under 18. How am I suppose to manage my payment?
ID.me authenticates individuals 18 years old and older. If you are 17 or younger, call the telephone number on your IRS letter should you opt to unenroll from monthly payments or use the online eligibility tool.
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True or False. A SSN, AITN, and and ITIN will be accepted for a qualifying child?
What is false? A SSN and AITN will be accepted but not an ITIN.
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Since, the non-filers tool is no longer available how will those that need to file receive their payment?
No, the Non-Filers tool is no longer available. If you entered information in the Non-Filers tool last year in 2020, the IRS will use this information to determine your eligibility and the amount of the third payment.
If you don't normally file a tax return but you need to file a federal tax return for 2020 to claim additional dependents and have no income or income of $72,000 or less, you can file your Federal tax return electronically for free through the IRS Free File Program.
Some people who receive an automatic third payment based on their 2019 information may choose to file a 2020 tax return even if they don't usually file. If your third payment does not include a payment for your spouse or qualified dependent(s), who didn't receive a third payment, you must file a 2020 tax return to get an additional payment even if you don't normally file. To get an additional payment for your spouse, you must file a joint 2020 return with your spouse. To get an additional payment for a dependent, you must claim the dependent on your 2020 return.
When you file your 2020 tax return, you may also be eligible to claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit for your spouse and any qualifying children under age 17 at the end of 2020.See the special section on IRS.gov: Claiming the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit if you aren't required to file a tax return.
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I received a letter stating that their was an issue with my child's last name on my RRC. What should I do?
Compare the information you entered on your 2020 return for your child against the child’s Social Security card. If the name and number entered on the return does not match what is on the card, the credit will be denied for that child. If you identify an error in the tax return entry, contact the IRS at the number provided on your notice and have a copy of the Social Security card(s) available. If the information entered on the tax return matches the Social Security card or you have recently changed your child’s last name and did not update it with the Social Security Administration (SSA), please contact the SSA prior to contacting the IRS to confirm the information they have on file is accurate.
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I am current resident of Guam and think I am eligible for a CTC. Who do I contact?
What is You may be eligible for advance Child Tax Credit payments with your U.S. territory tax agency. Please contact your local territory tax agency for additional information about any advance payments and other changes to the Child Tax Credit.
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My child passed in 2021. Are they still eligible for the third stimulus check?
Yes. If your qualifying child was alive at any time during 2021 and lived with you for more than half the time in 2021 that the child was alive, then your child is a qualifying child for purposes of the 2021 Child Tax Credit. As a result, you will receive advance Child Tax Credit payments for your qualifying child.
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A child was adopted and placed into the family's care as of February, 2020. They didn't receive the first EIP for this child are they eligible for the first EIP?
What is The first Economic Impact Payment did not include an additional amount for these children because the payment was based only on information from your 2019 or 2018 tax return. You may claim qualifying children born, adopted or placed into your foster care in 2020 for the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit and must file a 2020 tax return to claim the credit, if eligible.
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I filed my taxes and paid from my bank account using EFTPS will my payment be sent to my bank account?
Possibly. When there is no banking information available, before issuing a U.S Treasury check or EIP Card, Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service has provided IRS account information from agencies issuing benefit payments including the Office of Personnel Management, Railroad Retirement Board, Social Security Administration, Thrift Savings Plan, and Department of Veterans Affairs. The banking information can be either where a U.S. Government payment was sent or an account where an individual paid the U.S. Government.
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I am a veteran and want to use direct deposit are there any financial services that can help me?
If you are a veteran, see the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) for access to financial services at participating banks.
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My child and I don't live in the United States and I received Letter 6417 at my U.S. address. What should I do?
You are not entitled to advance Child Tax Credit payments. You may be eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit when you file your 2021 tax return but may not be able to claim all $3,000 or $3,600 per qualifying child because your main home will not be in the United States for more than half of 2021. The advance payments we send you may exceed the amount of Child Tax Credit that you will be allowed to claim on your 2021 tax return next year.
You can unenroll from receiving advance Child Tax Credit payments by using the Child Tax Credit Update Portal (CTC UP). For more information regarding CTC UP, see Topic F: Updating Your Child Tax Credit Information During 2021.
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What action is required if I file social security and don't usually file a tax return.
No action is necessary for you to receive the third payment.
Your payment will be issued based on information provided to the IRS by the federal agency that issued benefits to you (Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, or Railroad Retirement Board).
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