Last updated 12/06/2022
STIMULUS PAYMENTS (ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENT)
The largest emergency aid relief in U.S. history was signed into law on March 11, 2020. It is called the CARES Act and provides help to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
For information about consumer protections in the CARES Act, see this outline from the National Consumer Law Center.
For information about consumer protections in the CARES Act, see this outline from the National Consumer Law Center.
RThe Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has issued all first, second and third Economic Impact Payments. Most eligible people already received their Economic Impact Payments. People who are missing stimulus payments should review the information on the Recovery Rebate Credit page to determine their eligibility to claim the credit for tax year 2020 or 2021.
You can securely access your IRS online account to view the total of your first, second and third Economic Impact Payment amounts under the Tax Records page. You can no longer use the Get My Payment application to check on your payment status.
You can securely access your IRS online account to view the total of your first, second and third Economic Impact Payment amounts under the Tax Records page. You can no longer use the Get My Payment application to check on your payment status.
How to use your stimulus payment debit card
Many Americans have received a prepaid debit card from the government as a part of the payments the IRS stimulus payments. In order to learn how to use your card without paying a fee, visit this blog post.
