
IRS Has Disbursed $376 Billion in Stimulus Payments to 159 Million Americans
The total value of the stimulus payments is more than $376 billion since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches as announced on March 12.
The total value of the stimulus payments is more than $376 billion since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches as announced on March 12.
The recent aid package included new stimulus payment amounts including an increased amount for each dependent. Additionally, there is relief for families facing unemployment by allowing an exclusion for unemployment income claimed on your tax return.
President Joe Biden’s signature $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill passed the Senate 50-49 on Saturday following a more than 25-hour marathon of amendment votes completed after Democrats settled an intra-party dispute over unemployment aid.
This chart shows an estimated date for when you may receive your refund: The Covid stimulus payments you received in 2020 (and the second check whether you received it in 2020 or 2021) will NOT decrease your tax refund.