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By Jim Bea Sampaga<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 27, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. The $2 trillion stimulus package will be used to support individuals, families, employees, employers, healthcare and education among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second week of April, individuals started receiving their $1,200 stimulus checks from the Internal Revenue Ser- vice (IRS) under the CARES Act. Although the relief checks are sent out already, there is still time to apply and receive your check. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no need to apply or sign up to receive a one-time stimulus check. You will automatically receive the $1,200 if you have a Social Security number, filed a tax return for 2018 or 2019, and an adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $75,000. If your AGI is between $75,000 and $99,000, you will receive a reduced payment. Additionally, parents will receive $500 per child under age 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you filed a tax return for 2018 or 2019, expect the $1,200 direct deposit to the bank account you provided for your tax return. If you didn\u2019t file yet, file your 2019 tax now. Make sure to provide your correct and updated bank information. They will also mail the paper check to your address if there\u2019s no direct deposit setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Security recipients, railroad retirees, Supplemental Security Income and Veteran Affairs beneficiaries will also receive the $1,200 stimulus check, either by direct deposit or paper check by mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who don\u2019t re- ceive federal benefits and don\u2019t need to file taxes, pro- vide your payment informa- tion to the IRS website so you can receive your money quick- ly. Prepare the following in- formation when filling out the online form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n