Federal Stimulus Programs August 2025
Recovery Rebate Credit 2024
Up to $1,400 per person
Taxpayers who didn't receive the full amount of Economic Impact Payments can still claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their tax return.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Did not receive full Economic Impact Payments in 2021
- File 2024 tax return to claim
- Meet income requirements
- Valid Social Security Number
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Official Information
Enhanced Child Tax Credit 2025
Up to $3,600 per child under 6, $3,000 per child 6-17
Proposed enhancement to the Child Tax Credit that would increase payments and make them fully refundable.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Have qualifying children under 18
- Meet income thresholds
- File tax return
- Children must have SSN
Earned Income Tax Credit 2025
Up to $7,830 for families with 3+ children
Federal tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Have earned income
- Meet income limits based on filing status
- Valid Social Security Number
- US citizen or resident alien all year
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Official Information
Tariff Revenue Rebate Proposal
$500-$2,000 per household (estimated)
Proposed program to distribute tariff revenues back to American households to offset increased costs from trade policies.
Eligibility Requirements:
- US citizens and legal residents
- Income below certain thresholds
- Filed previous year tax return
- Details pending congressional approval