COVID-19 Financial Relief Info
Unemployment Info & Resources:
There are unemployment benefits and options for self-employed and gig workers who are out of work because of the pandemic!
· File for Louisiana unemployment insurance
· Assistance for self-employed/1099
· Assistance for artists/creatives
· 3 Key Budget Moves for Surviving a Job Loss
*Remember you must check in every week if you are getting state unemployment insurance and are still out of work to keep getting benefits!
Stimulus Checks:
You may qualify for the government stimulus check even if you aren’t required to file yearly taxes!
· Turbo Tax set up a stimulus registration option on their website: https://turbotax.intuit.com/stimulus-check/
- Stimulus check calculator
- Register for a possible government stimulus check even if you do not file taxes
- Stimulus check FAQ
· The IRS has similar tools and info:
- Registration for non-filers: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here
- FAQ here: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center
· More FAQ:
- Who Gets Stimulus Checks First
- Stimulus checks and next year's taxes
· Beware of scams! (attached PDF)
For Students:
Some students might be able to get a stimulus check based on their age and tax filing status. There is also some temporary relief for students with federal student loans.
· 7 Kinds of COVID-19 Relief for College Students
· Federal student loan relief info
Looking for more? Visit the main financial relief section from the NOLA Ready website: https://ready.nola.gov/home/#finance