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stopbush

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9. Automatic for 2018 or 2019, depending if you filed 2019.

Reply to lpbk2713 (Reply #7)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 04:15 PM

Mar 2020

If you filed 2018 and 2019, they go by 2019 to determine eligibility. If you have filed 2018 but not 2019, they go by 2018. If you have not filed either, you need to file a return for one of those years to get the $1200.

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Is that $1200 check we're getting another advance against future IRS refunds? [View all] stopbush Mar 2020 OP

No, it is not. elleng Mar 2020 #1

I've heard it's not Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #2

Is it taxable income? CurtEastPoint Mar 2020 #3

not 100% sure, but my understanding is yes, it is. unblock Mar 2020 #5

No Marrah_Goodman Mar 2020 #6

It is an advance on a special credit on 2020 taxes Marrah_Goodman Mar 2020 #4

Ok. stopbush Mar 2020 #10

Is it automatic for anyone who filed a return for 2018? lpbk2713 Mar 2020 #7

Automatic for 2018 or 2019, depending if you filed 2019. stopbush Mar 2020 #9

It is automatic. Marrah_Goodman Mar 2020 #11

It's automatic if you filed 2018 or 2019 returns wishstar Mar 2020 #12

If You Filed... ProfessorGAC Mar 2020 #13

Do you know how long it will take to receive if you are getting a direct deposit amount? smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #17

Good Question! ProfessorGAC Mar 2020 #18

Thanks Professor GAC! smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #19

They are using the bank information from the tax returns if you used direct deposit. Marrah_Goodman Mar 2020 #20

Cool ProfessorGAC Mar 2020 #21

Thanks all ... lpbk2713 Mar 2020 #14

Those with higher 2020 income making them go over thresholds might not get to keep it all wishstar Mar 2020 #8

Yes, it is. Jirel Mar 2020 #15

No, but customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #16