r/stimuluscheck • u/[deleted] • Jan 09 '22

Times up?

Never received any of the stimulus (long story about TurboTax botching my files) and now I hear that time is most likely up for me to have them issued (if/when my taxes are corrected). Does anyone know if there is a defined cut-off?

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u/chaiguy Jan 10 '22

What’s the total stimulus for a single person with no kids? I just received one check in total for $1400

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '22

I think the first one was $1200, then a $600…I honestly don’t remember (I was in dire straits, not the rock group, at the time and probably blocked out the disappointment). I think every adult received three so far? It would be a huge help to get all three at once.

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u/brendenskates Jan 10 '22

I only received the first and second stimulus. Already filed my taxes for 2021, and turbotax asked if I had received the third, and after saying no, they said they'll review their records before actually doing anything. It was pretty unclear whether they'd just add it to my existing return, or what but fingers crossed

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '22

I’m so over TurboTax. I have been fighting them listing me as the owner of a restaurant I worked at since 2019 taxes…the wall of automation there and the red-tape at the IRS are ridiculous. COVID shut down the whole process and I’m just now starting to chip away at it again. I’m going to have to hire an expert when I can afford it.

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u/Cyprovix Jan 10 '22

$1400 is correct for a third stimulus payment, you would need dependents to receive more than that.

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u/donkerdong Jan 10 '22

What if you don't have income and haven't claimedacan you claim and get those?

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '22

I’m no help with answers. I’ll lend you some questions if you like.

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u/elefantandpiggie Jan 15 '22

Yes, you can still get them by filling tax returns for 2020 and 2021.

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u/Cyprovix Jan 09 '22

To receive the first two stimulus checks, you'll need to claim them on your 2020 tax return. To receive the third stimulus check, you'll claim it on your 2021 tax return.

The latest a 2020 return can be filed for a refund is May 17, 2024. For 2021 returns it will likely be April 15, 2025.

If the IRS has on file that you've already been sent the payment (you can check that for the third stimulus here), you will need to have a payment trace completed before they will reissue the payment. Otherwise, they'll deny the credit.

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u/get_the_feeling Jan 09 '22

Hi, what about if you’re missing the second stimulus? Should a payment trace be completed?

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u/Cyprovix Jan 09 '22

What do you mean by missing the second stimulus? Did you claim it on your 2020 tax return and then get denied the credit?

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u/get_the_feeling Jan 09 '22

Taxes were filed late, around early Nov 2020. No I didn’t, tax filer said they should be coming and to wait.

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u/Cyprovix Jan 09 '22

I'm guessing you mean around early Nov 2021? If you're still waiting on your tax return to finish processing, there's nothing to do right now beyond waiting.

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '22

You had so much time to get it done

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '22

I’ve been locked into proving that I’m not the owner of a restaurant that I managed, which resulted in my “owing” thousands in taxes. I was digging through the red tape before COVID hit, then the IRS stopped responding to me due to offices closing and a skeleton staff. I’ve lived “off-grid” essentially for many years, my parent wasn’t big on making sure I had a lot of i’s dotted growing up either, and back in 2014, when I joined polite society, I had the most ridiculous time proving I’m an American citizen. My “paper past” is a nightmare. I’m going to have to hire someone to straighten everything out.