Maximize Your Stimulus Check: 2 Ways Filing a 2019 Tax Return Now Can Help You

Coronavirus stimulus checks will provide much-needed money to millions of Americans. Depending on your income, these payments could be worth up to $1,200 per adult and $500 per qualifying dependent child.

The good news is, most people don't actually need to do anything to get their maximum stimulus money.

But there are some circumstances where taking action and filing your 2019 tax return could raise the amount you receive. In fact, you should hurry up and submit your returns if either of the following circumstances applies to you.