2020 Recovery Rebate Credit Frequently Asked Questions

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