The Truth About the “New IRS Stimulus Check” Rumor

If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably seen the posts: “Everyone is getting a $1,390 stimulus check this summer!” Or maybe you’ve heard whispers about a “Direct Deposit program” dropping money into bank accounts out of nowhere.

Let’s be real: those headlines sound good—but they’re NOT TRUE.

Here’s what’s really going on, so you don’t get caught up in the hype.

No New Federal Stimulus Checks

The IRS has already confirmed it: there are no new federal stimulus checks coming in 2025.

• Congress hasn’t passed any new law authorizing a fourth round of checks.

• The final Recovery Rebate Credit (which wrapped up the last stimulus program) had a deadline of April 15, 2025. If you missed that, the money went back to the U.S. Treasury.

• The IRS “Get My Payment” tool that people used during the pandemic isn’t active anymore.

So if you’re hearing that “everyone is getting one,” that’s straight-up a rumor.

Where the Rumors Came From

A lot of the buzz comes from state programs—not the IRS or federal government.

• Alaska is sending out its Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)—$1,702 to eligible residents this year. That’s a state oil-revenue benefit, not a stimulus check.

• States like New York, Virginia, Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania have their own rebate or tax relief programs happening, but those are local and come with specific requirements.

When those payments hit, people start mixing them up with “stimulus” talk online.

Federal Proposals That Haven’t Passed

There are always new ideas floating around in Washington. For example:

• The American Worker Rebate Act would give $600 per person, funded by tariffs. But—it’s only a proposal. Not law.

• Other “viral” rumors, like $2,000 direct deposits, are fake.

Until Congress passes a bill and the President signs it, no new federal money is coming. Period.

What You Can Do

Even though there’s no new stimulus, there are still ways to make sure you’re not leaving money on the table:

• File your taxes and check if you qualify for credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Tax Credit (CTC).

• If you’re owed a refund, track it directly through the IRS’s official Where’s My Refund? tool or the IRS2Go app.

• Check your state’s website for any local rebates, tax refunds, or relief programs.

Bottom Line

The idea that “everyone is getting a new IRS stimulus check in 2025” is false. Don’t fall for the viral posts or clickbait videos. The truth is simple:

• No new federal stimulus is happening.

• Some states are giving out payments, but those are local programs.

• Always check IRS.gov or your state’s official website for real updates—not social media rumors.

Share this blog with your friends and family so nobody gets misled. Accurate info is power—and we all deserve to know the facts.