Americans are beginning to see the first economic impact payments hit their bank accounts. The Treasury Department says about 80 million Americans received checks as of Wednesday.
The one-time payments were approved by Congress as part of an emergency relief package intended to combat the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
The exact timing of when people get their money depends on a few factors, such as income and payment delivery method. Here is what you should expect: WHO IS GETTING A CHECK?
Any adult earning up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income who has a valid Social Security number will receive a $1,200 payment.