Economic Impact Relief Program 2024 Update. After months of prolonged negotiations, with a government shutdown looming, congress has settled on a $900 billion coronavirus relief deal that includes $600 direct payments for individuals and. This means that some people won't be eligible for the third.
By law, taxpayers can make a claim for refund. More than 476 million payments totaling $814 billion in financial relief went to households impacted by the pandemic.