FOX's Ray Bogan reports TAMPA, Fla. - The Senate passed a mammoth $2.2-trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented response amid record new jobless claims and mounting evidence that the economy is in a recession.
A key component includes direct payouts to Americans. Most taxpayers will automatically get their cash, as will those on Social Security.
Here are some specifics on how that will work. Q: How do I know if I’m eligible to receive a direct payment? A: You are eligible if you are a legal U.S.
resident and filed a tax return for 2019 or 2018. The amount you receive is based on the adjusted gross income reported on your return. Q: