No, it is an advance of a tax credit. Like in the previous times they have done this, when you file 2020 taxes, there will be a provision to take the tax credit and whether you already received it. Most will net to zero at that point.
Some will receive it at that time if they didn't have it disbursed already, and I'm not sure but some I guess could owe it back depending on circumstances and exactly how they implement it on the 2020 return.
But the crux is most will just net to zero and you will move on.
Originally Posted by eccielover
yes.. for example, let's say you filed a 2018 return, you are single, and earned $68,000, but have not filed 2019 yet.. you will get the $1,200 stimulus.. you file your 2019 on July 7, and report, accurately, that you earned $102,000 in 2019. when you file next season, you owe the $1,200 back.