evidence: Stimulus Update: $5,000 in Stimulus Money Can Soon Be Claimed by These Americans [...] - Up to $5,000 in funds could be available. [...] But, there is one group of Americans who is guaranteed a $5,000 payment this year -- if they file their taxes in order to get their money. Here's who is owed $5,000 along with some advice on claiming this large sum of money to help with the ongoing effects of COVID-19.