As rumors swirl online, many Americans — especially in Texas — are asking whether a fourth stimulus check is on the way in October 2025. Despite trending posts and speculative headlines, there’s no confirmed federal stimulus plan in place. Here’s what’s real and what’s not.

No fourth federal stimulus check planned

Despite social media buzz, there is no official stimulus check coming this fall.

• Congress has not approved any new stimulus payments.
• The IRS has issued no statements confirming another round of direct payments.
• The deadline to claim the last stimulus check (the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit) was April 15, 2025.

Any legitimate federal stimulus would require Congressional approval, which hasn’t happened.

False claims about $1,390, $1,702, and $2,000 checks

Several viral posts claim checks for various amounts will arrive this year. Those claims are false.

• These amounts are not tied to any passed legislation.
• The IRS has warned taxpayers to watch for scam texts and impersonators asking for banking info under false pretense of “stimulus” eligibility.
• No credible federal or state agency supports these numbers.

What about Trump’s tariff rebate or DOGE dividend?

Former President Donald Trump has floated the idea of rebate checks from tariff revenue, often referred to as the “DOGE dividend”, named after his Department of Government Efficiency initiative led by Elon Musk.

• He proposed checks up to $5,000 during a summit in February 2025.
• Since then, no details,...

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