IRS Confirms No New Federal Relief Payments Coming in 2025

WASHINGTON – Rumors circulating online about new IRS relief payments appearing in bank accounts by November or the end of the year are false. According to the IRS and federal officials, there are no plans for additional federal stimulus payments in 2025.

The latest federal payment was the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit issued in 2021. This credit has a final claim deadline of April 15, 2025. Recent viral posts claiming a $1,702 stimulus payment referred to Alaska‘s Permanent Fund Dividend, which is funded by state mineral revenues and paid to eligible residents each year.

The IRS strongly encourages individuals to report any suspicious emails, texts, or social media accounts related to the IRS or tax information, to help combat online scams and phishing attacks. More details on avoiding scams can be found on their website.

The information stems from various sources, including the IRS, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and previous reporting from FOX 5. Despite months of discussions about potential federal aid, the IRS has confirmed no new payments or rebates have been authorized for this year.

Currently, only one proposal is under consideration – the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025 proposed by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). If approved, it would offer payments between $600 and $2,400 to qualifying taxpayers, but it has yet to progress through Congress.

During the pandemic, previous stimulus payments were distributed, and anyone who missed the full amount can still claim it via the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns before the April deadline. In addition, while there are no federal payments planned, some state-level relief programs are still active.

For instance, New Jersey‘s Treasury Department is set to provide property tax relief rebates of up to $1,750 for qualifying older homeowners, and rebates up to $450 for eligible renters under age 65. Similar inflation-related checks have also been distributed in states like New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Colorado.

Taxpayers awaiting federal refunds can track their payments using tools provided by the IRS. Generally, electronic filers with direct deposit will receive refunds within 21 days of acceptance, while paper returns can take six to eight weeks.

The IRS warns that scams targeting taxpayers often flourish during times of economic uncertainty. Fraudsters may mislead individuals regarding tax refunds and prompt them for personal or financial information. According to the IRS, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

On its website, the IRS cautions that it typically initiates communication through letters sent by U.S. Postal Service mail. For verification, they recommend checking their official channels.