Get Your U.S. Stimulus Payment!

1. The Stimulus amount
2. Who can claim it^
3. How to get the money
4. What to do if you haven’t filed
5. How to stay informed of updates.

1. The amount

Based on information released so far, the amount of the Stimulus payment is US$1,200 per adult and US$500 per child.

2. Who can claim?

There nothing to say that American citizens living abroad cannot claim the Stimulus payment and you should be fully entitled as long as you meet the criteria.
Previous Stimulus payments like the one issued in 2008 were issued to eligible Americans abroad.
There is an income limit of US$75,000 to claim the full payment.
The $1,200 reduces by $50 for every $1,000 earned over $75,000 (Eg. $80,000 income would provide a Stimulus payment of $950)
If you earned over $99,000 you won’t be entitled to any amount.
Your income is based on your filed 2018 tax return unless you’ve already filed your 2019 tax return.

3. How to get the money

If you have a US checking account and the IRS has your details on file, they will direct deposit the funds.
If you don’t have a US checking account on file, they will send a check, even overseas.
The IRS will not deposit payments into a non-US bank account.

4a. I haven’t filed a tax return for at least 3 years

Using the IRS Tax Amnesty program to catch up is ideal, but you need to qualify.
Contact us if you have any questions

4b. I haven’t filed a tax return in 2018 or 2019

If you only need to file for 2018 or 2019, then go ahead and file ASAP.
If you’d like us to do that for you, simply contact us!
Make sure you provide your current address on your tax return so you can receive your check.
Provide US Checking Account details if you have them.

5. Keeping informed about the Stimulus payments