Congress likely to send taxpayers $1,200 checks in coronavirus aid. Here’s who qualifies

By Lorie Konish | Mar 25, 2020 KEY POINTS As Washington lawmakers push through a $2 trillion stimulus bill, many Americans can expect to receive checks of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. How much you receive varies based on your marital status and adjusted gross income. Here’s who qualifies, and who may be excluded, from the payouts the government plans to send “as rapidly as possible.” As Congress pushes through a $2 trillion stimulus bill, some Americans can expect checks from the government to help them cope with the economic devastation stemming from the coronavirus crisis. Those payments ...