💵 Stimulus Check Comparison Calculator
Compare CAAF Act vs. HEALS Act vs. HEROES Act
How to Use This Calculator
Select Filing Status
Choose your tax filing status: Single, Married Filing Jointly, or Head of Household.
Enter Your AGI
Input your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from your most recent tax return.
Enter Number of Dependents
Enter the number of qualifying dependents. This is where the acts differ significantly.
Compare Results
See side-by-side comparison of payments under each proposed act. HEROES Act typically provides more for families with dependents.
Comparison Summary
CAAF Act
- • Base: $1,200/$2,400
- • Dependents: $500 each
- • Phase-out: $75k-$99k (single)
HEALS Act
- • Base: $1,200/$2,400
- • Dependents: $500 each
- • Phase-out: $75k-$99k (single)
HEROES Act
- • Base: $1,200/$2,400
- • Dependents: $1,200 each
- • Phase-out: $75k-$99k (single)
About Stimulus Check Comparison Calculator
This calculator compares stimulus payment amounts under three proposed acts: CAAF Act, HEALS Act, and HEROES Act. While all three acts proposed similar base payments ($1,200 per individual, $2,400 per married couple), they differed significantly in dependent payments. The HEROES Act proposed $1,200 per dependent, while CAAF and HEALS Acts proposed $500 per dependent. This calculator helps you understand how each act would affect your payment based on your situation.
Key Differences
- Dependent Payments: HEROES Act ($1,200) vs. CAAF/HEALS ($500)
- Base Payments: All three acts: $1,200/$2,400
- Phase-out Thresholds: Similar across all acts
- Large Families: HEROES Act significantly better for families with many dependents
Important Note
None of these acts became law as proposed. This calculator is for informational purposes to compare what payments would have been under each proposed legislation. Actual stimulus payments were made under different legislation (CARES Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act, American Rescue Plan).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which act provides the most money?
For families with dependents, the HEROES Act would provide the most money because it offers $1,200 per dependent compared to $500 per dependent in CAAF and HEALS Acts. For individuals without dependents, all three acts would provide the same amount.
Did any of these acts become law?
No, none of these acts became law as proposed. CAAF, HEALS, and HEROES were all proposed bills that did not pass. Actual stimulus payments were made under the CARES Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act, and American Rescue Plan Act.
What was the main difference between the acts?
The main difference was in dependent payments. HEROES Act proposed $1,200 per dependent of all ages, while CAAF and HEALS Acts proposed $500 per dependent (similar to CARES Act). All three acts had similar base payments and phase-out thresholds.