stimulus checks
Many face a tough holiday season: Too little money to buy gifts, cook large festive meals, or pay all their bills.
Republicans' refusal to increase spending on a COVID-19 relief deal has meant cutting down on unemployment benefits in order to include stimulus checks.
Another round of payments hasn't figured in talks on a new coronavirus relief package. But this political odd couple seeks to change that.
The U.S. economy still faces threats, and without further support, those downward trends could still emerge, the Fed chairman said.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Emergency benefits are expiring before any recovery has happened.
If your check was sent but you never got it, you may need to contact the IRS to trace the payment.
The CARES Act promised economic relief from the coronavirus pandemic, but many eligible households still haven't gotten their share.
Getting a payment won't mean a higher tax bill for 2020, but the amount of your stimulus money could ultimately change.
How to calculate your payment amount, what to do if you haven't received a check, and more.
It is unclear what the consequences would be if someone refuses to return a deceased person’s coronavirus stimulus payment.