As of November 2025, there is no official programme from the IRS or the United States Department of the Treasury authorising another round of federal stimulus checks. Multiple major news outlets and fact‑checkers confirm this.
- The Economic Times reports that “No IRS stimulus checks are coming in November 2025.” (The Economic Times)
- The IRS site shows its “Economic Impact Payments” page labelled as historical content, meaning the first, second and third waves of payments are long closed. (IRS)
- Local U.S. news outlets state that fraud warnings are in effect for messages claiming imminent IRS stimulus payments. (KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco)
Because of this, if you see claims like “$1,390 arriving this week from IRS” or “$2,000 stimulus check authorised” — treat them as rumours or scams, not verified facts. (The Financial Express)
Why the confusion?
Several factors contribute to the false alarm around the “IRS stimulus check”:
- Viral social posts claim very specific amounts (e.g., $1,390, $1,702, $2,000) tied to IRS direct deposits. Fact‐checkers show none of those amounts are backed by new legislation. (The Economic Times)
- Some real programmes (such as state payments like the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend) get mis‑portrayed as IRS federal checks. For example, the “$1,702” number is traced to Alaska residents only. (The Economic Times)
- The IRS press‑release feed shows only typical tax‑system updates in November 2025, not stimulus payments. (IRS)
- Fraudsters exploit this confusion: The IRS does not initiate unsolicited checks or ask for banking info via text/social media to release a “stimulus check”. (The Financial Express)
What about the proposed “tariff dividend” or future payments?
There is discussion of a stimulus idea: A plan proposed by former President Donald Trump to pay a $2,000 tariff‑dividend to certain Americans, funded by tariff revenue. (Investopedia)
- But proposal ≠ law: It has not been passed by Congress, and no payment schedule is active. (KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco)
- Even if approved, the form (direct deposit vs tax credit) and eligibility are uncertain. (Investopedia)
- So do not count this as a currently‑authorized IRS stimulus check.
What should you do?
Stay alert and grounded
- Monitor official channels: Visit IRS.gov and Treasury.gov for confirmed updates. (IRS)
- If you receive messages claiming you’ll get a surprise “IRS stimulus check” and asking you to click a link or share banking details: Do not respond. These are likely scams. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
- Stay up to date on legitimate tax‑credits and refunds (e.g., Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit) rather than speculative payments. (The Financial Express)
Prepare in case future programmes emerge
- File your tax returns accurately and on time so eligibility data is current.
- Make sure your bank account info is updated in your IRS online account so any legitimate electronic payment can be processed.
- Keep an eye on legislative developments: If Congress passes a new relief payment, the IRS will publish it and it will be clearly described.
Conclusion
In short: No new IRS stimulus check is scheduled for November 2025 or beyond at this time.
The term “IRS stimulus check” in current headlines mostly refers to un‑verified claims or possible future proposals, not an active payment.
Focus your financial planning on known tax credits and refunds and be cautious of any “too good to be true” offers on social media.
