Here's How Mass. Residents Will Benefit From the COVID Relief Bill
The House will vote on the new version Tuesday, and Biden is expected to sign the stimulus bill before the end of the week, when enhanced unemployment benefits are otherwise set to expire
By Matt Murphy, State House News Service •
Published March 9, 2021 •
Updated on March 9, 2021 at 3:51 pm
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There are direct payments of up to $1,400 to income eligible-residents, and enhanced unemployment benefits that will add $300 a week to checks for those still out of work through the first week of September.
Many parents will qualify for increased child tax credits and deductions for the cost of child care. And the federal earned income tax credit for seniors and low-income individuals without kids will grow.