IRS Checks

[makhan27 2]

Hi,

 

Moved to the US last month with my wife and child ( wife is a US citizen) and I am waiting for my green card and social security to arrive. However I wondered would I be eligible for the IRS check as I will be out of work for a while with no means of supporting myself (the job market is more or less dead atm) and would I be able to claim for my son? Any information would be appreciated.

[Crazy Cat 39,388]

45 minutes ago, makhan27 said:

Hi,

 

Moved to the US last month with my wife and child ( wife is a US citizen) and I am waiting for my green card and social security to arrive. However I wondered would I be eligible for the IRS check as I will be out of work for a while with no means of supporting myself (the job market is more or less dead atm) and would I be able to claim for my son? Any information would be appreciated.

This is the OFFICIAL web site for information.  It explains who is eligible and who is not::

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center

 

 

Edited April 11, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

You were not GC holder in 2019 so you won't receive it. You might have some relief when you file tax next year.

[geowrian 22,336]

Under what status did your wife file 2019 taxes (jointly, separately, etc.)? Did they use an ITIN or SSN for you?

If 2019 was not filed yet, then the same questions apply for the 2018 taxes.

 

You should qualify for the 2020 CARES tax credit. Expats qualify...as absolutely strange as that is.

Depending on how your taxes were filed, you will or won't get an advance rebate check, or the amount may differ from the total credit you can claim on the 2020 taxes. The gap between amount received and amount eligible would be claimed when you file 2020 taxes in that case.

[makhan27 2]

4 hours ago, NancyNguyen said:

You were not GC holder in 2019 so you won't receive it. You might have some relief when you file tax next year.

Thanks man that clears things up. 

4 hours ago, geowrian said:

Under what status did your wife file 2019 taxes (jointly, separately, etc.)? Did they use an ITIN or SSN for you?

If 2019 was not filed yet, then the same questions apply for the 2018 taxes.

 

You should qualify for the 2020 CARES tax credit. Expats qualify...as absolutely strange as that is.

Depending on how your taxes were filed, you will or won't get an advance rebate check, or the amount may differ from the total credit you can claim on the 2020 taxes. The gap between amount received and amount eligible would be claimed when you file 2020 taxes in that case.

My wife filed separately as I’ve just moved now to the states. But thanks for the reply. I’ll just have to adjust my taxes when I do them 

[geowrian 22,336]

38 minutes ago, makhan27 said:

My wife filed separately as I’ve just moved now to the states. But thanks for the reply. I’ll just have to adjust my taxes when I do them 

So it sounds like you'll qualify for $2400 in tax credit for 2020, but you'll only get $1200 in the advance rebate since the mot recent tax return was filed MFS. The remaining $1200 will come into play on the 2020 taxes.

No adjustment of taxes is required (although amending to file jointly for 2019 very likely will result in a lower tax liability...it is worth checking that out).