Recovery Rebate Credit

CARES Act Sec. 2201 introduces the 2020 recovery rebate for individuals. These are generally referred to as the economic impact payment (EIP). The amount is a refundable 2020 tax credit equal to the sum of:

  • $1,200 ($2,400 in the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return), plus
  • $500 x number of the taxpayer’s qualifying children [as per IRC Sec. 24(c)].

Notice 1444

Refer to your Notice 1444 for the payment amount you were issued, before any offsets, in 2020.

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