More than 88 million households have received their Economic Impact Payment from the IRS as of April 17. That adds up to more than $158 billion. Find out where your state stands.
The IRS and Treasury Department have distributed 88 million stimulus payments, totaling nearly $158 billion.
Californians are at the top of the list, with more than 9.1 million individuals receiving payments — $15.9 billion in total. Individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 each in stimulus payments, while married couples who file jointly could get up to $2,400. Qualifying children under age 17 could receive $500 each.More than 88 million individuals received a stimulus check from the IRS in the last three weeks, according to data from the federal agency.
The Treasury Department and the IRS have distributed a total of $157.9 billion in so-called Economic Impact Payments. The federal government began depositing the cash into taxpayers' bank accounts on April 11."The IRS, Treasury and partner agencies are working nonstop to get these payments out in record time to Americans who need them," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.
California is at the top of the heap in terms of total cash paid to residents so far. More than 9 million households in the Golden State received a stimulus payment, adding up to $15.9 billion in payments.Florida rounded out the top three states whose residents received funding so far, with 6.3 million households getting payments, adding up to $11 billion.
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