The world has changed drastically since the year 2020 began. The COVID-19 pandemic that has spread across the globe has left many people out of work, financially struggling to make ends meet, and in need of assistance. Fortunately, many countries and states have stepped up and provided stimulus checks to offer some financial relief for those affected. This article outlines the different states that are issuing stimulus payments, as well as what criteria individuals must meet to be eligible to receive the payment.
The United States
The United States government has provided stimulus checks to citizens across the country in an effort to aid those affected by the pandemic. Eligible recipients must have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $75,000 or less on the 2019 or 2020 tax return in the most recent year the return was filed. The amount will vary based on yearly income, number of dependents, and other factors.
Alaska
Alaska has offered their own stimulus checks of up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for married couples. They have also provided an additional one-time payment for dependent children under 18 years of age. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have 2019 Adjusted Gross Income of $100,000 or less, and married couples must have $200,000 or less.
Arizona
Arizona is providing stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependents. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Arkansas
Arkansas is providing stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. Couples with dependents will receive an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. Individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less to receive payment.
California
In California, individuals will receive up to $1,200 and married couples will receive up to $2,400 with an additional $500 for each dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Colorado
Colorado is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. Individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less to receive payment.
Connecticut
Connecticut is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. Individuals with dependents are eligible for an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or lower to receive payment.
Delaware
In Delaware, individuals are eligible for up to $1,200, married couples are eligible for up to $2,400, and individuals with dependents are eligible for an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or lower, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or lower to receive payment.
Florida
In Florida, individuals may receive up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 stimulus payments. Additionally, individuals with dependents will receive an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Georgia
Georgia is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Hawaii
Hawaii is giving stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. Individuals with dependents are eligible for an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Idaho
In Idaho, individuals will receive up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 with an additional $500 for each dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Illinois
In Illinois, individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 with an additional $500 for dependents. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or lower, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or lower to receive payment.
Indiana
Indiana is providing stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. Individuals with dependents are eligible for an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Iowa
Iowa is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Kansas
Kansas is giving stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Kentucky
In Kentucky, individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 with an additional $500 for each dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Louisiana
Louisiana is providing stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Maine
In Maine, individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 with an additional $500 for dependents. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or lower, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or lower to receive payment.
Maryland
In Maryland, individuals may receive up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 stimulus payments. Additionally, individuals with dependents will receive an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts is providing stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. Individuals with dependents are eligible for an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Michigan
Michigan is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Minnesota
In Minnesota, individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to$2,400 with an additional $500 for each dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Mississippi
Mississippi is giving stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Missouri
In Missouri, individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 with an additional $500 for dependents. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or lower, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or lower to receive payment.
Montana
Montana is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Nebraska
In Nebraska, individuals may receive up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 stimulus payments. Additionally, individuals with dependents will receive an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Nevada
Nevada is providing stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. Individuals with dependents are eligible for an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is giving stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
New Jersey
New Jersey is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
New Mexico
In New Mexico, individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 with an additional $500 for dependents. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or lower, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or lower to receive payment.
New York
New York is providing stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. Individuals with dependents are eligible for an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
North Carolina
North Carolina is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
North Dakota
North Dakota is giving stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Ohio
In Ohio, individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 with an additional $500 for dependents. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or lower, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or lower to receive payment.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Oregon
Oregon is providing stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. Individuals with dependents are eligible for an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is giving stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 and married couples are eligible for up to $2,400 with an additional $500 for dependents. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or lower, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or lower to receive payment.
South Carolina
South Carolina is offering stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, and an additional one-time payment of $500 for dependent children. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
South Dakota
South Dakota is providing stimulus payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. Individuals with dependents are eligible for an additional $500 per dependent. Eligibility is based on the adjusted gross income of the most recently filed tax return. To receive payment, individuals must have an AGI of $75,000 or less, and married couples must have an AGI of $150,000 or less.
Final Thought
To combat the financial hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, many states have begun offering stimulus payments to their residents. These payments vary in size and eligibility requirements, but they generally target residents who can demonstrate a financial hardship due to the pandemic. In addition, further stimulus payments are likely to become available should the federal government pass another economic stimulus package. This article has explored which states are offering stimulus payments, eligibility requirements, and the possibility of further payments becoming available in the future.
