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Stimulus checks
Who might get $1,400 stimulus checks with next COVID relief package?
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Nova Safo
Feb 9, 2021
The income threshold for stimulus checks remains the same at $75,000 per person and $150,000 per couple.
Will the next round of relief checks be based on 2020 income?
Feb 8, 2021
That may depend on how early you file your taxes.
Unemployment benefits have not resumed for many Americans
Feb 1, 2021
Over a month after the last COVID-19 relief bill extended benefits for millions, many are still waiting for money to arrive.
Some delayed stimulus payments may not arrive until you file 2020 taxes
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Nova Safo
Jan 7, 2021
If the IRS has out-of-date information for your bank account, you may have to claim the stimulus as a credit on your 2020 taxes.
Millions will get their relief payment via debit card. That's good ... and bad
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Justin Ho
Dec 30, 2020
Cards are usually cheaper than checks. Unless there's a dispute.
How Americans are likely to spend the second round of relief checks
Dec 29, 2020
Back in March, many people didn't spend all of their relief money right away. That may be more difficult this time around.
IRS is struggling to reach millions of Americans who need their stimulus checks
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Kai Ryssdal
Nov 9, 2020
Part of the problem is the IRS' limited resources for marketing, among other reasons.
For public good, not for profit.
How long can consumers keep spending?
Oct 16, 2020
Retail sales jumped nearly 2% in September, but it's hard to exactly say why.
White House ups offer in virus aid before talks with Pelosi
Oct 9, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin resumed negotiations on a new stimulus package Friday afternoon.
Didn’t receive your $1,200 relief check? You may still be eligible for one.
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 23, 2020
The IRS is sending out letters to millions of Americans who don’t typically file federal income tax returns.