Adult dependents are finally eligible for stimulus payments Adult dependents 17 and older are eligible for stimulus payments for the first time under the American Rescue Plan Act, the $1.9 trillion relief bill signed by President Joe Biden on Thursday.

Will I get a stimulus check if im 17 and filed taxes?

All you have to do is file your tax return for 2020 and claim the money as Recovery Rebate Credit, so long as you meet the regular eligibility criteria for a stimulus payment. And if you’re in that 17-to-24 age range, you likely won’t get any money allocated toward your family’s payment, either.

When do you get your Stimulus money in California?

For most Californians who qualify, you don’t need to do anything to receive the stimulus payment. We schedule and issue stimulus payments twice a month after eligible 2020 tax returns are processed. If you filed your tax return between January 1, 2021 and March 1, 2021: You will receive your stimulus payment beginning after April 15, 2021.

When do you have to file tax return for stimulus check?

If you qualify for a bigger stimulus check based on your 2019 income, compared to your 2020 earnings, it’s fine to wait to file. Just be sure that you submit all your paperwork and any taxes due by April 15 to avoid penalties and fees.

Who is eligible for the new stimulus check?

Under the new bill, eligible adults qualify for a $1,400 check and their dependents qualify for the same amount to add to the family’s overall total ( calculate your stimulus estimate here ). This time, the third payment differs in its definition of an eligible dependent: People of any age are eligible now.

When do you get your stimulus payments in 2020?

All other taxpayers who generally file tax returns and their stimulus payments did not reflect dependents or other information in the payment amounts can adjust this with their 2020 Tax Returns due on tax deadline April 15, 2021.