IRS Sending Out 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit Letters (IR 2021-76)
The IRS is mailing letters to some taxpayers who claimed the 2020 recovery rebate credit and may be getting a different amount than otherwise expected. The first and second Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) were “advance payments” of the 2020 “rebate credit.” When the IRS processes a 2020 tax return claiming the credit, it determines the eligibility and amount of the taxpayer’s credit based on the final 2020 tax return information and the amounts of any EIP previously issued. If there is a mistake, the IRS will calculate the correct amount, make the correction, and continue processing the return, which may cause a slight delay. The IRS will then send the taxpayer a letter or notice explaining any change. The IRS’s website has a special section that addresses frequently asked questions on the 2020 recovery rebate credit. (Code §6428; Rebate Credit)
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Dr. John Connors, J.D., CPA, LLM
Tax Educator’s Network, LLC
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