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

No new stimulus checks are approved, and the IRS has not confirmed December payments. The last official relief was $1,400 credits tied to 2021 returns, with deadlines now passed. Trump’s proposed ...

An executive order is phasing out IRS paper refund checks. Learn how new direct deposit rules could delay your 2026 tax refund if you don't update your info.

Lawmakers say that more than 800,000 taxpayers could receive CP53E notices tied to the phaseout of paper checks, potentially delaying some refunds for over 10 weeks.

Tax refunds are about 10% larger so far this year, but many filers will have to wait longer for their money due to changes related to paper checks.

The IRS is phasing out paper refund checks in 2026. Learn how new direct deposit rules may affect your tax return and what you can do to avoid refund delays.

Taxpayers who owe money to the Internal Revenue Service can choose from several payment options, including short-term ...

No new federal stimulus checks are approved for January 2026. Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend has no finalized plan. Viral "stimulus" claims mostly stem from scams or state‑level programs.

No new federal stimulus checks have been authorized by Congress or the IRS for 2026. The $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" is a one-time, tax-free payment specifically for active-duty troops and reservists.

The last round of federal economic‑impact payments went out in 2021, and any new checks would require Congress to pass fresh legislation. In 2024, the IRS sent automatic payments to eligible taxpayers ...