January 27, 2021
Second Stimulus Showdown: 8 Ways It Differs From the First Check
The second stimulus check, sent in late December 2020, differs from the first in several key ways. Payments are smaller ($600 vs. $1,200), but are being distributed faster. Dependent children now qualify for $600 (up from $500), and income phaseouts are lower, impacting eligibility for more people. The IRS is using 2019 tax returns for eligibility, and unlike the first round, those owing child support
