- Good news for your pocket: a new check for up to $600 would be delivered this year.
- The new check would be awarded to workers who meet various requirements.
- The money for the new check will be taken from federal Covid crisis relief funds.
Good news for your pocket! In the coming months, a new stimulus check worth up to $600 will be delivered to workers in certain US industries, according to a newspaper report. The Sun published on Friday, February 11.
The money for the new stimulus check comes from the 700 million dollars of federal aid funds that aim to return to workers who meet the necessary requirements the expenses they have made during the crisis unleashed by the Covid pandemic, indicated the referred medium.
A new check will be awarded to certain workers
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) set aside the funds to compensate workers who had to bear unexpected expenses, such as buying their own protective equipment and taking unpaid leave from companies.
According to a report in The Sun newspaper, the deadline for organizations to request distribution of those funds is approaching, which will bring workers one step closer to receiving the money from what could be described as a new paycheck. economic stimulus.
Details of the new $600 check: who qualifies?
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Workers who helped keep Americans fed during the Covid-19 pandemic may be eligible to receive money through the Food and Farm Worker Relief Grant, The Sun reported on Friday.
Some $665 million has been set aside for farmers and meatpackers who paid out of pocket to prepare for, prevent exposure to, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Department of Agriculture said.
Who will the money be given to?
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Expenses could include money paid for personal protective equipment, childcare, and Covid testing. The grant money will be given to state agencies, tribal entities and non-profit organizations that offer services to industries, The Sun detailed.
Organizations originally had until February 8 to request distribution of the funds, with up to $600 worth of stimulus check expected to be delivered to workers later this year. The USDA announced in January an extension of the deadline, which gives entities until March 10, 2022 to apply.
Will grocery store workers get a new check?
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Americans who worked in grocery stores as Covid-19 raged in the United States could also receive payments, The Sun report highlighted, as the USDA set aside $20 million to support grocery store employees like part of the grant program, but how much they could get is unclear.
The agency said the funds for grocery store workers are intended to recognize their essential role and offset costs incurred. The Sun noted that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not handle payments for farmworkers, meatpackers and grocery store employees.
Will the IRS deliver the payments?
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Instead, they can expect checks to come from state agencies, nonprofits, and local governments. The workers will apply for grants to receive part of the $700 million through relief funds, according to the USDA website. The agency has not yet disclosed when applications will open.
Separately, The Sun noted that as millions of Americans file their 2021 tax returns, those who did not receive the third $1,400 federal stimulus check or the $3,600 child tax credit (CTC) may still be eligible. get the money with your refund.
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Families who added a new dependent in 2021 and Americans whose incomes dropped are among those who may also be eligible for the cash, The Sun newspaper explained.
To receive the money, you’ll need to file a 2021 tax return. The deadline to file your 2022 taxes is Monday, April 18. And to get paid, you’ll need to claim the recapture refund credit on your tax return.
How to claim the credit?
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How to claim the credit?
The Sun newspaper report explained that for claim credit, individuals will need to know the total amount of their third round of economic impact payments. That amount can be found in your IRS online account or on IRS Letter 6475 being sent to American households.
The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Monday, January 24, and it normally takes 21 days to send refunds, so don’t wait until the deadline arrives and hurry to file your return as soon as possible this year to opt for the economic benefit.
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