The messages continue to circulate claiming that a stimulus check is coming in 2025.
Unfortunately, Americans shouldn't get their hopes up for a $1,702, $1,000 or even $200 payment this year, despite how many social media posts or fake articles you see. These claims are false.
No Internal Revenue Service or Congressional officials have confirmed the checks, which is the first step in any stimulus checks being sent out. Americans must take any news of these stimulus checks with caution as they could be misinformation or attempted fraud.
Here's the latest verified information on stimulus checks in 2025 and updates on previous talk of checks.
It seems highly unlikely that a stimulus check, tariff refund or IRS direct deposit will happen in 2025.
Though some lawmakers created proposals, there has been no action on them. In order for a stimulus payment to become a reality, Congress would have to approve the proposal, which has yet to happen. With those lawmakers focused on passing government funding legislation, there is no news, updates or movement on those proposals.
Earlier in 2025, there was...
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