Will I have to pay back the government stimulus payment that I get?

Updated March, 2021

No, you will not have to owe the government back any of the stimulus check payments that taxpayers have received.

The government did not use the first two stimulus checks as taxable income, and this third payment will be handled the same way. You will not pay taxes on the money, and the money will not be deducted from any potential tax refund.

Also, if you owe back taxes to the federal government, the American Rescue Plan payment will not be taken to pay the taxes that you might owe

More information about the government stimulus payment can be found here:

• What is the government stimulus payment?
• Who qualifies for the government stimulus payment?
• How much will I get from the government stimulus payment?
• How do I get the government stimulus payment?
• How do I give my direct deposit information to get my government stimulus check?
• When will I get the government stimulus payment?