Many households nationwide could still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus payments, but time is limited for those seeking to claim financial relief.
Families with little to no income, which therefore do not pay taxes, have until Nov. 15 to complete simplified tax returns to see whether they are eligible for payments.
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Between 8 million and 9 million people could be eligible for a COVID-19 stimulus payment or Child Tax Credit, according to the Government Accountability Office.
The federal government allocated $931 billion between April 2020 and December 2021 for direct COVID-19 stimulus payments, and Congress approved three waves of payments for close to 165 million people.
A person with an income below $75,000, or married couples making $150,000 or less, would be eligible to receive all three payments in full.
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Most people with children were automatically eligible for the Child Tax Credit. From July to December 2021, 84% of children benefited from the credits, with the goal of reducing financial hardship and food insecurity.
