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RichardRay

(2,611 posts) Thu Mar 26, 2020, 01:56 PM Mar 2020

I see reference to the unemployment benefits somehow being applied, but nothing as to how that will work.

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Anybody know about stimulus checks for self-employed independent contractors? (Original Post) RichardRay Mar 2020 OP

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1. 'Are gig workers, freelancers and independent contractors covered in the bill?

Thu Mar 26, 2020, 01:59 PM

Mar 2020

Yes, self-employed people would be newly eligible for unemployment benefits.

Benefit amounts would be calculated based on previous income, using a formula from the Disaster Unemployment Assistance program, according to a congressional aide.

Self-employed workers would also be eligible for the additional $600 weekly benefit provided by the federal government.'>>>

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016250346

https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html?

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2. This is not about unemployment but it was reported that if you got a 1099 form...

Thu Mar 26, 2020, 04:24 PM

Mar 2020

from the IRS you will get the $1200 ckeck in about 3 weeks.