If your 2020 tax return has been processed and you didn't claim the credit on your return or request a trace, but are eligible for the credit, you must file an amended return to claim it. See the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit FAQs - Topic A: Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit if you aren’t required to file a tax return. The 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit Worksheet in the 2020 Form 1040 and Form1040-SR Instructions PDF can help you determine if you may be eligible to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit. If you requested a trace on your first or second Economic Impact Payment and the trace confirms you did not receive the payment, the IRS will adjust the amount of Recovery Rebate Credit claimed on your 2020 tax return and will send any overpayment. You will receive your 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit included in your refund after your 2020 tax return is processed. Generally, if the Recovery Rebate Credit amount is more than the tax you owe, it will be included as part of your 2020 tax refund.

If you are eligible for the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit, the credit amount will reduce the amount of tax you owe for 2020. If you didn’t qualify for the first and second Economic Impact Payments or did not receive the full amounts, you may be eligible to claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit based on your 2020 tax information.

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