Are stimulus checks coming in 2026? Here’s the latest on the proposed $2,000 payments, who might qualify, what’s holding it up, and when Americans could realistically see money.

As 2026 begins, a wave of misleading posts and false claims about incoming stimulus payments is once again making rounds on social media. From alleged IRS direct deposits to proposed “tariff dividends” and cryptocurrency bonuses,

President Donald Trump has proposed sending Americans a $2,000 stimulus check, or "tariff dividend." Critics question the economic sense of the plan, citing the uncertainty of tariff revenue and the high cost of the dividends. A separate bill, the American ...

President Donald Trump's proposal for a $2,000 tariff dividend payment is still likely for Americans in 2026. Here's what to know.