An estimated 80 million people will get their stimulus payments via direct deposit this week, CNN reported, citing the Treasury Department. Anyone earning $75,000 or less will receive $1,200 as a direct deposit into their bank account, distributed by the IRS. Direct deposit is the preferred method for the government to issue the money, but paper checks will be mailed eventually as well. They should start receiving their checks after April 24, when about $30 million in paper checks are scheduled to be mailed out. Those who have filed their 2018 or 2019 tax returns and have also authorized a direct deposit will receive their money first.