Are people really getting a Stimulus check in 2025?

This question is spreading quickly online. The answer is no new federal stimulus checks are approved in 2025. 

Only a limited group of taxpayers received leftover credits from prior years.

Federal Stimulus in 2025: What Is True?

1. The IRS confirmed that no new stimulus program is in place for 2025. Any economic impact payment requires an act of Congress, and no such bill has passed.
   
2. The only legitimate payments in 2025 were automatic $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit disbursements to about 1 million people who failed to claim them on their 2021 tax returns. These were sent in early 2025.
   
3. The deadline to claim those 2021 credits closed on April 15, 2025. No further federal claims are available.

Rumors About New Payments

• Claims of a $1,390 stimulus check in late summer 2025 are false. Both the IRS and fact-checkers confirmed no such payment exists.
  
• A proposed American Worker Rebate Act has been discussed by lawmakers, but it has not been passed into law. It cannot be considered a stimulus program.

State-Level Payments

1. Some states continue to run their own relief programs. For example:
   
   • Alaska pays its Permanent Fund Dividend ($1,702 in 2025).
     
   • Other states, such as California and New York, offer tax credits or pilot income support programs.
     
2. These are state benefits, not federal stimulus checks, and vary widely by eligibility.

How to Verify Any IRS Payment

1. Check IRS.gov only for official announcements.
   
2. Use “Where’s My Refund?” or “Get My Payment” tools directly on the IRS website.
   
3. Ignore emails, texts, or social media posts claiming to offer direct stimulus checks.

FAQ

1. Are new stimulus checks coming in 2025?
   No. There are no new federal stimulus programs approved for 2025.
   
2. What were the IRS payments in early 2025?
   The IRS automatically sent up to $1,400 to eligible taxpayers who did not claim their 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit.
   
3. Is the $1,390 stimulus check real?
   No. It is a debunked rumor with no IRS backing.
   
4. Can I still claim a past stimulus payment?
   No. The final deadline to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit was April 15, 2025.
   
5. Are states offering relief in 2025?
   Yes. Some states like Alaska, California, and New York continue independent relief programs.
   
6. How do I avoid stimulus scams?
   Only trust announcements from IRS.gov or Treasury.gov. Avoid third-party links or unsolicited messages.

Sources

• IRS Newsroom – Recovery Rebate Credit payments
• Kiplinger – IRS special payments
• Associated Press – No new stimulus
• Houston Chronicle – Debunking the $1,390 rumor