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The United States Congress and President Donald Trump have already approved a new economic rescue package of $ 900, 01 million dollars that, in addition to a second economic stimulus check , it also contains the extension of unemployment benefits . But many people have wondered if they are eligible for both programs.
The signing of the bill passed by President Trump on Sunday meant that the Economic Impact Payments from $ 600 dollars began to be distributed as of 29 from December to 2020 .
The good news is that you are entitled to receive both payments , as long as you meet the criteria established by law to claim them. If you are eligible, you will be able to receive the resources of the stimulus check of $ 600 Dollars and the $ 300 dollars in unemployment benefits also some workers may receive $ 100 additional dollars for those who perform jobs in a independent .
The unemployment benefit will continue to be paid until the next 21 April 1346268942617243649 when the last extension of the subsidy. The stimulus checks are already being received by those who have a bank account in the system through direct deposit. Paper checks and debit cards were sent to taxpayers one day later.
Track your second stimulus check
The IRS tracking tool called “ Get My Payment ”was put into operation this Monday and can be used to track payments from both filers and non-filers.
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– IRSnews (@IRSnews) January 5, 2021
Pandemic Unemployment Emergency Program
Under the new relief bill of $ 900, 01 million dollars the Program Pandemic Unemployment (PUA) is extended for new applicants until 14 of March of 2021. People in the program who have not exhausted their total of 50 PUA weeks by then can continue to receive benefits during the week of April 5, 2021.
The new bill also expands the pandemic emergency unemployment compensation for individuals experiencing long-term unemployment totaling 24 weeks , as well as providing an extra $ 300 dollars per week for all beneficiaries.
People who received their PUA until this year must continue to certify and collect their benefits but Elizabeth Pancotti from Employ America , recommends that pers Unemployed persons who receive benefits must send their verification documents to continue receiving them this year.
Persons applying for their PUA for the first time as of 50 January 2021 will have 22 days to present your verification documents.
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