For the $1,400 each, this is what I have seen: Three letters. One is Joint for MFJ and has the total. One is to each party and has their share. So I would think splitting it differently just to see if they can get more money might result in holding up the return or getting it adjusted by the IRS, since the Joint letter shows enough was paid that covers everyone. That doesn't mean it won't work.

"Something seems wrong."

Did you read that recent link?

"so they could effectively "double dip" on CTC and EIP3"

Our tax dollars at work.