Coronavirus update: Another round of $1,200 checks part of stimulus proposal – AL.com

Another round of stimulus checks could soon be headed to Americans.

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Thursday the Republican stimulus plan includes more direct payments to help Americans struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Our proposal is the exact same provision as last time, Mnuchin said, according to Bloomberg.

That would mean individuals earning up to $75,000 would receive a $1,200 payment for themselves with an additional $500 for dependent children. Couples earning up to $150,000 would qualify for the full amounts. After that, payments drop based on income, capped at $99,000 for singles and $198,000 for couples.

The last round of stimulus money went to 160 million Americans.

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