The Treasury makes the first $ 600 deposits from the second federal incentive for COVID-19

The Treasury Department began today, Tuesday, the deposit of the $ 600 corresponding to the second package of economic incentives approved by the United States Congress to compensate for the crisis caused by COVID-19.

Treasury Secretary Francisco Parés Alicea reported on his Twitter account that there are about 200,000 taxpayers who must see the money reflected in their accounts after receiving it by direct deposit.

“The filing file corresponded to 190 million dollars out of 200,000 applications. However, I anticipate that by Saturday, about 700,000 people should see their money deposited, maybe about $ 600 million. “said the official.

“When I say we are ready, I do it because many hours of preparation, testing and self-criticism have been endured. We admit that we don’t know everything, but we never lack the passion for what we do “, added the secretary.

Distribution of this new incentive package in Puerto Rico is expected to be faster than the first $ 1,200 check. At that time, the Treasury took just over a month to complete the million-dollar disbursement.