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Can I claim the recovery rebate/stimulus package even after filing this years return?
My situation is this:
2008: Last year, (2008) I filed as an Non-resident, even though I qualified as a resident. I understand that there was a stimulus package, which I did not receive, since I filed as a non-resident.
Circa 2009: From what I understand (after reading the instructions on the IRS web-site), people who did not claim the stimulus package last year are eligible for the recovery rebate. This can be obtained by filing out 1040 this year and claiming the rebate on line 70.
Now the problem. This year I made the same mistake (filing as a non-resident, form 1040 NR-EZ). I already received the refund from the Federal government.
My question: Can I amend my Federal tax for this year (file out 1040). If so, what do I do of the refund received.
Thanks all.
2 Answers
- 1701Lv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
You can file an amended return, Form 1040X, within three years of the original due date to receive an add'l refund, if eligible. I am not 100% certain if your specific situation is amendable, but if your are eligible for a refund it's in your interest to file a 1040X (which you will have to mail to the IRS).
You can download the Pdf 1040X and the address to send it to @ irs.gov. If you have any add'l questions I suggest you contact the IRS either by phone or you can goto a local office in your area to verify how to proceed.
- Bostonian In MOLv 71 decade ago
You can file an amended return using Form 1040-X. You keep the refund that you have already received and the IRS will send you any extra money due you.
