Introduction The $1,200 coronavirus checks marked one of the most memorable and widespread forms of direct financial relief during the COVID-19 crisis. Known formally as the first Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), these stimulus payments delivered quick cash to help Americans cope with sudden job losses, business closures, and skyrocketing everyday expenses in 2020. As part of the historic CARES Act, the $1,200 stimulus checks (with add-ons for children) became a symbol of government support in unprecedented times. Even now in … Continue reading The $1,200 Coronavirus Checks, Fully Explained