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WHAT ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE AND HOW TO GET IT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE0 DIRECT CASH PAYMENTS What is it?A one-time cash payment of up to 51,200 per individual and 52,400 per couple and 5500 for every child in the household. Income caps and scaled payments will be based upon 2019 tax returns. No action is required to receive the payment,which will be deposited in your bank account or you will receive a check in the mail. For more information or help in finding out the status of your payment, contact the tall Center. 2019 TAX FILING DEADLINES EXTENDED What is it? Federal and State 2019 tax filing extension for individuals and businesses. • The deadline to file 2019 Federal taxes has been extended to July 15, 2020. • The deadline to file 2019 State taxes has been extended to July 20, 2020. For more information about tax deadlines, or questions concerning your individual or business tax, contact the Call tenter. TAX RELIEF FOR RETIREMENT EARLY WITHDRAWALS What is it? Waives the 10% penalty tax for early withdrawals made from individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(K) retirement plans between January 1, 2020— December 31, 2020. For more information about retirement plan early withdrawals, contact the tall Center. HOMEOWNERS WITH MORTGAGES What is it? Homeowners with government-guaranteed mortgages who fall behind on their monthly payments because of the pandemic may be able to postpone their payments for up to a year. For more information about postponing mortgage payments, contact the tall Center. EVICTION FREEZE FOR RENTERS What is it? Until July 26, 2020, property owners cannot evict renters or charge any fees for unpaid rent in properties with federally-guaranteed loans or participating in federal housing programs. For more information about evictions or fees concerning renters, contact the Call tenter. 2