How many stimulus payments were there?

A total of three stimulus payments (also known as Economic Impact Payments) were issued between 2020 and 2021, to help families cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first stimulus payment was issued in March/April 2020 and provided up to $1,200 per eligible adult and up to $500 for each qualifying dependent.

The second stimulus payment was issued in December 2020 and provided up to $600 per eligible person (adult, child, or dependent).

The third stimulus payment was issued in March/April 2021 and provided up to $1,400 per eligible person (adult, child, or dependent).

If you are trying to look up the stimulus payments you received so you can claim any missing payments, you can check your bank account statements for the dates listed above or log into your IRS Online Account or look for IRS Letter 6475.