Eligibility for the rebate is still unclear.
Trump has not defined what counts as “high income,” and no formal thresholds have been announced.
For perspective, analysts looking at a CARES-Act–style model assume the full benefit could go to individuals earning up to $75,000 and couples up to $150,000—standards used during the 2020 stimulus programs.
US President Donald Trump with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attending a meeting, Photo Credit: Armored Algo/X
Congress, however, remains the deciding factor.
No legislation for Trump’s $2,000 tariff checks has been introduced, though Sen. Josh Hawley did propose a smaller rebate—$600 per adult and child—in July. Continue reading…