@DoninGA There actually are hard and fast rules.
- People who had DD info on file with the IRS (through getting a refund via their 2018 or 2019 taxes) got their stimulus first. Note: The IRS does not send stimulus via DD if you OWED money when you filed. This wave went out regardless of income.
- After that first DD wave, the IRS started mailing out checks to the lowest income earners that didn't have their DD info on file. They estimate 5 million mailed checks per week, progressively moving up in income range.
- While the mailed check waves are happening, the IRS will continue DD for people who have not yet received their check but provide their info on the web portal. Again here, income is immaterial for DD.
