These updated FAQs were released to the public in Fact Sheet 2022-26 PDF, April 13, 2022.
Below are frequently asked questions about the Recovery Rebate Credit, separated by topic. Please do not call the IRS.
- Topic A: Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit if you aren’t required to file a 2020 tax return
- Topic B: Eligibility for claiming a Recovery Rebate Credit on a 2020 tax return
- Topic C: Claiming the 2020 Credit
- Topic D: Calculating the Credit for a 2020 tax return
- Topic E: Receiving the Credit on a 2020 tax return
- Topic F: Finding the First and Second Economic Impact Payment Amounts to Calculate the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit
- Topic G: Correcting issues after the 2020 tax return is filed