Recovery Rebate

[sffdib]

Can a family who moved to the U.S. in March of 2020, became resident alien upon entry qualify for both rebate credits? All have valid social security numbers. They meet all other qualifications. 

[BobKamman]

I don't see why not.  The law (Sections 6428A and 6428B) excluded nonresident aliens from eligibility.  It didn't require being a resident alien all year.   

[sffdib]

Thank you Bob for the section code:

Eligible individual For purposes of this section, the term “eligible individual” means any individual other than—

(1)

any nonresident alien individual,

(2)

any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the individual’s taxable year begins, and

(3)

an estate or trust.

[qbteachmt · Accepted solution]

You might want to bookmark these links and read the IRS guidance.

Interactive wizards portal for determining dependency:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita

And:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payment-information-center-topic-a-eip-eligibility

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/second-eip-faqs#Eligibility

One for each EIP.