How to Claim Your $1,400 Stimulus Check from The American Rescue Plan (Photo: Forbes)
Claim the $1,400 Economic Impact Payment for You and Your Family
The recently implemented American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 aims to offer essential financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families within the United States. It specifies Economic Impact Payments, providing up to $1,400 for eligible individuals and $2,800 for married couples filing jointly. Additionally, an extra $1,400 is allocated for each qualified dependent, encompassing adult dependents.
This program represents a substantial increase in direct financial support for American households, with provisions for $1,400 payments for all eligible dependents within a household, expanding assistance beyond only qualifying children under 17. Nevertheless, certain income thresholds must be satisfied to be eligible for the stimulus payment. Individuals earning below $75,000 per year, heads of households earning less than $112,500, and married couples filing jointly with a combined income under $150,000 qualify for the complete stimulus payment.
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Moreover, the scheme offers essential clarity regarding eligibility for the stimulus payments, emphasizing that individuals with incomes up to $80,000 will receive partial payments, and married couples with annual earnings exceeding $160,000 are ineligible. Additionally, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has verified that these stimulus payments will not be classified as taxable income.
For those who have not received their payment, the IRS offers a simple way to track its status, ensuring that every eligible recipient can claim what is rightfully theirs.
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