You probably know you're getting a check, but did you know you can have an impact on its amount? Senior tax editor Rocky Mengle talks about the moves you can make to upsize your stimulus. Also, will your state raise -- or lower -- your taxes.

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State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Middle-Class Families: https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-tools/taxes/t055-s001-kiplinger-tax-map/index.php; Third Stimulus Check Calculator: https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-tools/taxes/third-stimulus-check-calculator/index.php; 2021 Child Tax Credit Calculator: https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-tools/taxes/third-stimulus-check-calculator/index.php; What to Do If You Get a Stimulus Check for a Deceased Person: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/t054-c005-s001-what-if-you-get-a-stimulus-check-for-a-dead-person.html