What must happen for it to become real?
The proposal is far from automatic, and several steps are required for the payments to happen:
- Legislation: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the administration “needs legislation” to distribute such dividends.
- Defining eligibility and mechanism: Key details are not yet set—who qualifies, what the income caps are, whether children count, and how the payment is delivered (check, rebate, tax credit).
- Ensuring sufficient funds: The payment must be backed by tariff revenue (or other funding) to make sense fiscally.
- Legal risk: Some of the tariffs that would fund these payments are under legal challenge. A court decision could force refunds or limit revenue.
- Budget impact: Congress and the administration must consider how the payment affects deficits, borrowing, and other federal priorities.
When will I know if I qualify.
The stimulus would be great if it included retired people who no longer are required to file income tax returns but that doesn’t seem to be the case so it will not help those who could benefit the greatest
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