Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Zero new $1,390 stimulus check is approved for February 2026. The Internal Revenue Service confirms no new federal stimulus payment exists. Congress has not authorized any $1,390 IRS direct deposit.

Here’s the latest on proposed 2026 stimulus checks, including tariff dividend plans, DOGE payments, military bonuses, and expired COVID relief credits.

Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the ...

Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the ...

Rumors claiming President Donald Trump will issue $2,000 stimulus checks before the end of the year continue to circulate. But the truth is, that is highly unlikely to happen. Stimulus checks are ...

Millions of Americans are eagerly waiting for updates on a $1,390 stimulus payout that is expected to come out next month as part of a federal relief plan geared toward low and middle-income ...

Posts have swirled online in recent months about Americans receiving a December stimulus check. Many have asked themselves, "Is this real?" Could I count on a government check hitting before the ...

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025 ...