The first coronavirus checks are going out this week.
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The federal government is neck-deep in the process of depositing the first economic stimulus checks of up to $1,200 in the bank accounts of eligible taxpayers, beginning with people who have direct deposit set up with the IRS. But remember, there are millions of people who will qualify for the payment, so receiving it could take some time.
You can also track the status of your check at any time, through an online portal on the IRS website called…
