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Internal Revenue Manual Part 25. Special Topics · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
When calculating EIP 1 for joint filers, if one spouse meets eligibility requirements and the other does not, the eligible spouse is legally entitled to $1,200. However, programming does not determine which spouse qualifies, so no payment is issued. Either, or both of the spouses, if eligible, can claim the recovery rebate credit on the tax year 2020 return.
In addition to the eligible individual details in paragraph (9) above, the following groups are not eligible for EIPs:
A filer of Form 1040-NR, Form 1040-NR-EZ, Form 1040-PR, or Form 1040-SS for 2019.
An individual who is deceased as of the date of EIP 1 issuance.
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