IRS Denies Rumors of New Federal Stimulus Payments

The Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department have repeatedly denied viral rumors claiming the federal government is issuing new stimulus payments of $1,390 or $2,000 to low- and middle-income taxpayers. IRS officials clarified that no legislation has passed in Congress to authorize new economic impact payments and warned citizens against phishing scams promising early access to these non-existent funds.

Agency spokespeople noted that confusion may stem from the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, a COVID-era program for which the final filing deadline passed on April 15, 2025. While some states have issued their own inflation relief checks, these are separate from federal efforts.

Parallel to these denials, President Donald Trump has proposed a DOGE Dividend to return 20% of savings identified by the Department of Government Efficiency to taxpayers, as well as general tariff rebate checks. In support of this direction, Senator Josh Hawley introduced the American Worker Rebate Act in July, which proposes tariff-funded rebates of at least $600 per adult and child. However, Hawley's bill remains in committee and has not passed the House or the Senate.