A stimulus check is a one-time payment made by the government to individuals or families to boost the economy. In January 2025, the US government issued stimulus checks as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These checks were intended to provide financial relief to Americans struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The amount of the stimulus checks varied depending on income and family size. Individuals earning less than $75,000 received $1,400, while married couples filing jointly and earning less than $150,000 received $2,800. Families with children received an additional $1,400 per child.
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