No New Federal Stimulus Checks Confirmed Despite Online Rumors

WASHINGTON – Recent rumors suggest the federal government may issue new stimulus checks by the end of the year, but officials caution against getting hopes up. As of now, Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing these payments, and the IRS has not confirmed any upcoming stimulus checks.

The last round of economic impact payments was distributed in 2021. Any future payments would require new legislation from Congress. According to the IRS, in 2024, automatic payments were issued to eligible individuals who had not claimed the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. Eligible taxpayers could receive up to $1,400 each, and these payments went out from December 2024 to January 2025 without any required action from recipients.

The IRS has indicated that the final deadline for claiming the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit was April 15, 2025, and that date has now passed without any extensions. This leaves many wondering about the status of any potential future payments.

In a recent statement, President Donald Trump proposed using tariff revenue to fund a $2,000 payment to every U.S. citizen, excluding high-income individuals. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, ‘A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone.’ While this idea gained attention, it is still purely speculative and has not yet seen approval from Congress.

Moreover, the IRS is warning taxpayers to be on guard against scams related to stimulus payments. Scammers often send false messages attempting to obtain personal information, and the IRS advises using official channels to verify any communications.

While Trump’s idea of tariff dividends has sparked interest, stakeholders are cautious. Congress’s approval is essential for any payments to move forward, as past stimulus checks were contingent upon legislative decisions. The reality is that the concept of sending out new payments involves significant hurdles, and it is likely too soon for citizens to assume they will receive any checks.