Over the past few months, rumors about stimulus checks have been making the rounds on the news and social media. Stimulus checks are direct federal payments the U.S. government has sent to households during times of economic stress to help people with ...

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.

Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are swirling, but Congress has not approved any new payments, and the IRS has not confirmed checks in the coming weeks. Here’s a quick look at the facts: What we know The ...

As of December 2025, there is no approved fourth federal stimulus check. Former President Donald Trump has proposed a new round of payments, but this has not been approved by Congress. Arizona has issued state-specific tax rebates, but these are separate ...