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February 10, 2021
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Client was claimed as dependent for 2019 by his Dad. Client older than 17 yrs. so no stimulus check for 2019. Question is this. Client will file his own tax return for 2020. Can I enter $600 on recovery rebate form since client never got any stimulus check for $600? Thanks,

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Best answer by garman22

Yours is the second answer to mention "support," but is that really an issue? A 19-year-old not in school, living at home and earning $8,000 plus tips delivering pizza, is still not a dependent even if he doesn't provide more than half of his support.

Im going with IRS rule in that 19, no school and earning above that $4,000-ish states that he/she cannot be claimed as dependent. In that case, they would qualify for RRC.

Just-Lisa-Now-

Intuit Community Champion

If the taxpayer (your client) didnt receive the advance EIP, then you would enter 0.

Are you sure he no longer qualifies as a dependent of his parent for 2020? He was able to cover more than 50% of his own support?

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BobKamman

Level 15

Probably the first of several times this question will be asked today, based on trend from last few weeks. I hope others will join me in asking, before answering: What changed from 2019 to 2020, that the kid is no longer a dependent? (Other than personal wish and opinion.)

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garman22

Intuit Community Champion

I concur with both above......does the child truly qualify to claim self or is it only to receive the RRC? I've had a few ppl inquire already. A local financial guru here in Chi-town is encouraging ppl to do just that.

BobKamman

Level 15

Get ready for this scenario: IRS freezes refunds for teen-agers with low income who were claimed as dependents in 2019, especially if they have tuition paid for 2020. They don't get $1,800 now or $1,400 in the next round. And their parents don't get the $1,400 either, even thought the proposal now is to allow it for all dependents. Whose fault is it? Well, at least we know who will be blamed.

qbteachmt

Level 15

"Can I enter $600 on recovery rebate form since client never got any stimulus check for $600?"

And that is why you need to read that info I provided.

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LPTaxServices

Level 3

I have a 23 year old that is in graduate school, does not live at home and makes over $20,000. From all I read, this person is entitled to both EIP payments, but Proseries is showing an adjustment taking the money away from the person. How do we get this corrected or is the IRS correct?

BobKamman

Level 15

Uncheck the "claimed as a dependent" box

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