In March 2020, the maximum payment for individuals was $1,200 and $500 for each child under age 17. The maximum amount of the second check was $600 per adult taxpayer and $600 for each child under age 17. The maximum amount of the third stimulus check is currently set at $1,400 per adult taxpayer, plus $1,400 per dependent.
The American Rescue Plan is currently with the House of Representatives, which could make changes to the bill, and will need House signoff before heading to President Biden for a signature.
Single taxpayers whose AGI in 2019 or 2020 was $75,000 or less are expected to receive the full stimulus payment. Those earning between $75,001 and $80,000 would receive a reduced amount. Married joint filers earning up to $150,000 would be eligible for the full payment, and those earning between $150,001 and $160,000 would qualify for a reduced payment.
Some self-employed workers and independent contractors have to pay quarterly taxes.
The due dates are the 15th of April, June, and September. The final payment is due January 15th next year.
In general, if you expect to have a tax liability of $1,000 or more, you should estimate and pay quarterly taxes on your earnings.
This article was reviewed for accuracy and clarity by Luis Rosa, an expert on Personal Finance Insider s tax review board.
Most people who earn a steady paycheck only think about paying taxes when they sit down to file their tax return once a year.
But if you don t earn a salary or hourly wage where you pay federal taxes through withholdings, you might have to send tax payments to the IRS every quarter. Self-employed people and gig workers typically pay taxes this way.
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