HEROES Act Stimulus Calculator (US)
Estimate HEROES Act stimulus: $1,200 per individual, $2,400 for married couples, $1,200 per dependent (up to 3). Phaseout by income and filing status.
About This Calculator
The HEROES Act (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act) was a $3 trillion COVID-19 relief package proposed by House Democrats and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in May 2020. It aimed to provide direct financial assistance to American households through stimulus payments, expanded unemployment benefits, and aid to state and local governments.
This calculator estimates the direct stimulus payment you would have received under the HEROES Act proposal. The payment structure includes a $1,200 base amount for single filers and heads of household ($2,400 for married couples filing jointly), plus an additional $1,200 per dependent for up to three dependents. The total household benefit is capped at $6,000.
Payments phase out for higher-income households. The phaseout begins at $75,000 of adjusted gross income for single filers and heads of household, and at $150,000 for married couples filing jointly. For every dollar of income above the threshold, the stimulus payment is reduced by 5 cents (5% of the excess).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HEROES Act?
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act was a $3 trillion relief package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in May 2020. It proposed direct stimulus payments of $1,200 per individual, expanded dependent payments, and enhanced unemployment benefits to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How much stimulus payment would I get under the HEROES Act?
Under the HEROES Act, eligible individuals would receive $1,200 ($2,400 for married couples filing jointly), plus $1,200 per dependent (up to 3 dependents, for a maximum of $3,600). The total household benefit is capped at $6,000. Payments phase out by 5% of income above $75,000 ($150,000 for married couples).
How does the HEROES Act stimulus phaseout work?
The HEROES Act stimulus payment is reduced by 5% of your income exceeding the threshold. For single filers and heads of household, the phaseout begins at $75,000. For married couples filing jointly, the phaseout begins at $150,000. If your income is high enough that the reduction exceeds your total benefit, you receive no payment.
What is the maximum HEROES Act stimulus for a family?
The maximum household benefit under the HEROES Act is $6,000. This consists of a $2,400 base payment for married couples plus $3,600 for up to 3 dependents ($1,200 each). For single parents with dependents, the maximum is $1,200 base plus $3,600 dependent amount, capped at $6,000 total.
Who is eligible for the HEROES Act stimulus payment?
Eligibility mirrors the CARES Act structure: U.S. residents with a Social Security number who are not claimed as a dependent. The payment amount depends on your filing status (single, married filing jointly, or head of household), adjusted gross income, and number of qualifying dependents under age 17.
How are dependents counted in the HEROES Act?
The HEROES Act proposed $1,200 per dependent, covering up to 3 dependents for a maximum dependent benefit of $3,600. Unlike the CARES Act which only counted children under 17, the HEROES Act expanded the definition to include all dependents regardless of age, including college students and elderly relatives.
What filing status should I use?
Use the same filing status you use on your federal tax return. Single filers get a $1,200 base payment. Married couples filing jointly receive $2,400. Heads of household receive $1,200. The income phaseout threshold is $75,000 for single and head of household filers, and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly.
Did the HEROES Act become law?
The HEROES Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives in May 2020 but was not enacted into law. The Senate did not take it up, and instead negotiated the smaller HEALS Act proposal. This calculator helps you understand what your payment would have been under the HEROES Act proposal for comparison purposes.