Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Are stimulus checks coming soon? Here’s what’s confirmed, what isn’t, and what to watch next as Trump officials discuss possible $2,000 payments.

Since early in his presidency, Trump has touted a plan to give Americans a "tariff dividend" check. Is it coming in early 2026?

Rumors claiming President Donald Trump will issue $2,000 stimulus checks before the end of the year continue to circulate. But the truth is, that is highly unlikely to happen. Stimulus checks are direct payments the federal government sends to Americans ...

Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the Internal Revenue Service, no payment can be issued.

A fresh batch of Covid stimulus payments will be issued this week, the Biden administration announced Monday, including paper checks and debit cards for those whose bank information is not on file with the government. Some of these payments are being sent ...