Stimulus Heroes Calculator (HEROES Act)
Calculate your potential stimulus payment eligibility and amount under the proposed HEROES Act. This calculator helps determine payments of up to $1,200 per person and $1,200 per dependent, with a family maximum of $6,000.
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Under HEROES Act, children of all ages qualify as dependents
Based on your 2019 tax return or 2018 if 2019 not filed
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Income Thresholds
• Single: Full payment up to $75,000 AGI
• Married: Full payment up to $150,000 AGI
• Head of Household: Full payment up to $112,500 AGI
Payments phase out at $5 for every $100 over the threshold
Understanding the HEROES Act Stimulus
What is the HEROES Act?
The HEROES Act (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act) was a proposed $3 trillion relief package passed by the House of Representatives in May 2020. It included provisions for a second round of stimulus payments to Americans affected by COVID-19.
Key Features
- $1,200 payment for eligible individuals
- $1,200 per dependent (all ages, unlike first stimulus)
- Maximum family payment of $6,000
- Same income thresholds as first stimulus
- Extended unemployment benefits
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have valid Social Security Number
- Must meet income requirements
- Cannot be claimed as dependent by someone else
- Must be U.S. citizen or resident alien
Additional Benefits
- Hazard pay for frontline workers ($13/hour premium)
- Extended unemployment benefits ($600/week)
- Student loan forgiveness (up to $10,000)
- Housing assistance for low-income earners
Important Note: The HEROES Act was not enacted into law. This calculator is for educational purposes to show what payments might have been under the proposed legislation. For current stimulus information, please check with official government sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the HEROES Act different from the first stimulus?
The main difference is that dependents of all ages would receive $1,200 (not just children under 17), and there's a family maximum of $6,000. The income thresholds and phase-out rules remained the same.
What income is used for eligibility?
Eligibility would be based on your 2019 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from your tax return, or 2018 AGI if you hadn't filed 2019 taxes yet.
Would college students be eligible?
Under the HEROES Act, dependents of all ages would receive payments, so college students claimed as dependents would generate $1,200 for their families.
What happened to the HEROES Act?
The HEROES Act passed the House but was not taken up by the Senate. Later stimulus legislation (like the American Rescue Plan Act) had different provisions and payment amounts.