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Will you still be able to get $2,000 check Donald Trump has promised if you don't have a job?
Donald Trump’s promise to hand out $2,000 checks to nearly every American has sparked a wave of speculation and questions. The proposed payments, dubbed "tariff dividends," are meant to be funded by taxes collected on foreign goods, and Trump says they'll be distributed sometime “in the middle of next year.”
As more people try to figure out whether they'll receive the money, confusion is growing around the criteria. So far, there’s no official written plan, but voices online have begun breaking down what we know so far - especially when it comes to income limits, tax filing status, and eligibility for married couples.
What if you're out of a job or don't file taxes?
SSA expert and YouTuber Blind to Billionaire addressed growing concerns from people asking whether being unemployed, collecting Social Security, or not filing taxes will prevent them from receiving a check.
His message was simple: “It is based on your income - that’s it. I’ll make it very clear here, is your income below $75,000 a year, as an individual, yes or no? That’s it - that’s all you need to know. If your answer is yes, you are most likely eligible for this.”
He went on to say, “Generally, the threshold they put in place for income is $75,000 as an individual, $150,000 dollars as a married couple.” The key factor isn't whether you’re working - it's how much you’re making. So, those worried about being out of work can breathe a little easier if their income still falls under the limit.
Details still unclear as the government holds back a formal plan
Even with this insight, there’s still a level of uncertainty. The YouTuber warned that information is constantly shifting, and “the government do not have a written plan for this” yet. That means a lot of what’s being shared now is unofficial and could change.
Despite the lack of concrete details, the rough framework suggests that Americans earning under the threshold - whether single or married - are likely to be included in the payout plan. Trump himself described the future checks as “dividends” for individuals of “moderate income,” hinting that the goal is to support lower and middle earners, not high-income households.