The IRS is reportedly continuing to distribute federal stimulus checks to eligible Americans, with another 2.3 million in payments issued on Wednesday. According to CBS News, some of those payments include “plus-up” adjustments for people who received less money than they were actually entitled to in earlier issued checks. The …
Read More »Woman Denied Tax Refund & Stimulus Checks After IRS Says She’s Dead
A Sacramento mother was denied her tax refund and stimulus checks because the IRS has listed her as deceased. Tiffany Ruvalcaba, a mother of four, has been unable to file her taxes for two years due to the mix-up. When she filed her 2018 taxes, the IRS told her that …
Read More »More Than 70 Legislators Are Pushing A Fourth Stimulus Check
Over 70 legislators support a fourth stimulus check, as well as more direct payments. Outside still hasn’t opened back up, and many of us have only received one to three of the stimulus checks since Rona hit over a year ago. According to Newsweek, 74 congressional lawmakers are pushing for …
Read More »Congress Supports A Fourth Stimulus Check
A fourth stimulus check could be in our future as the idea gains more support from Congress. Since the pandemic started, Americans have only been given three COVID-19 relief payments as millions have been unemployed. Many Americans received their third check officially on March 17, but several Democrats have been …
Read More »Argument Over Stimulus Money Led To Quadruple Murder
An argument over stimulus money resulted in the deaths of four people Saturday night in Indianapolis. Malik Halfacre, 25, felt like he was entitled to half of his daughter’s mother’s $1,400 stimulus check and her tax return. When Jeanettrius Moore refused to hand over the money, things took a violent …
Read More »Millions Face Tax Refund Delays Due To Stimulus Checks Distribution
Millions of Americans face delays with their tax refunds as the IRS struggles to get the COVID-19 stimulus relief funds distributed. Almost seven million U.S. citizens are being affected by the delays due to the agency’s outdated IT systems when they are trying to issue two significant financial lump sums …
Read More »Third Stimulus Check To Hit Accounts As Early As This Weekend
The $1,400 direct payments for most Americans provided by the American Rescue Plan are expected to arrive in bank accounts as early as this weekend. The government will make the first direct deposits this weekend, according to press secretary Jen Psaki. She claims that payments will continue for the next …
Read More »The Stimmy Is On Its Way; House Passes $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill
The House has passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill which is now headed to President Joe Biden’s desk. The bill was passed on Wednesday and is one of the most extensive stimulus bills in American history. Under the new bill, unemployment is extended and makes more citizens eligible for …
Read More »House Set To Pass $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill; Joe Biden Expected To Sign This Week
The House of Representatives is set to pass the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. Joe Biden is expected to sign it this week. We have to wait on the Senate, who will decide on the bill’s approval this Saturday. Right now, the bill is on track to be passed by …
Read More »College Students & Elderly Dependents Eligible For Next Stimulus Check
On Saturday, House Democrats passed the next relief bill, which includes a third stimulus check distributed to taxpayers and dependents. With the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, taxpayers are eligible for another $1,400 payment. To receive the next stimulus check, individuals cannot earn more than $75,000 yearly in adjusted gross …
Read More »Congress Passes $2.3 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
Congress has passed a $2.3 trillion package that will provide COVID-19 relief to those struggling during the pandemic and a large amount of funding to the government. The package, which the Senate voted 92-6 on, includes $1.4 trillion in government funding and $900 billion in coronavirus relief. This is the …
Read More »New Stimulus Bill Comes With Harsher Illegal Streaming Penalties
Congress has finally agreed on a new stimulus plan. However, this time around, there are several stipulations, including a bill prohibiting illegal streaming for profit. North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis released his proposal nearly two weeks ago to increase punishment for those who stream unlicensed films. But Tillis’ proposal …
Read More »Stimulus Checks: Are They Coming Or Not? Legislators Propose Different Plans As Americans Call For Monthly Payments
The next stimulus checks are on their way, we think. Some people will receive $1,200, $600 or nothing at all, CBS News reports. No decision has been made just yet. The holidays are coming and legislators are reportedly scrambling to come together to pass another coronavirus relief bill as …
Read More »Economic Experts Believe Americans Could See a Second Stimulus Check
According to CBS News, the government only has a matter of time to approve a second round of coronavirus relief since Congress is adjourned until next week. So, where does that leave Americans who counted on a second stimulus check? For now, stuck in limbo. Economic experts believe that lawmakers …
Read More »Unemployment Aid For Almost 14 Million Americans Will Expire The Day After Christmas
Almost 14 million Americans are receiving unemployment assistance from pandemic programs like the emergency CARES Act. According to the Labor Department, those benefits will expire the day after Christmas. The national average for weekly benefits was $317 in October. After the benefits expire, many Americans will struggle with paying for food …
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