Kentucky Stimulus Check Update. Kentucky state and local governments to receive $3.77 billion in federal relief funds. Full payments will go to individuals who earn up to $75,000 and married couples who earn up to $150,000, with the payments phasing out at $80,000 and $160,000 respectively.

In july 2024, the internal revenue service (irs) announced it would distribute $200 and $1400 payments to eligible american residents. To be eligible, kentuckians need proof of identity and their claim must not have been flagged as fraudulent.