The IRS Has Spoken
The IRS has directly confirmed: there are no new federal stimulus checks planned in 2025. If you see headlines promising otherwise, theyâre either misunderstandings or scams. Always double-check on irs.gov before getting your hopes upâor worse, giving away personal info.
Rumors vs. Reality
Because social media is full of âbreaking newsâ posts that spread faster than facts, letâs clear this up:
Claim | Reality |
---|---|
â18 states sending new $1,390 checks.â | â False. No such coordinated program exists. |
âFederal government approves $2,000 stimulus.â | â False. No law has been passed. |
âIRS is sending direct deposits this summer.â | â False. IRS confirmed nothing is happening. |
âAlaska residents getting checks in August.â | â TrueâPFD is real and already rolling out. |
âNew York offering new tax relief.â | â TrueâSTAR program Phase 2 is active. |
âGuaranteed income programs paying out in California and other states.â | â True, but only to targeted groups. |