Archive · 15 Nov 2025
IRS Confirms No New Stimulus Payments Amid Trump's Tariff Dividend Proposal
Some people saw posts online saying that the government was going to send out more money, like stimulus checks, in November.
President Trump also talked about giving people a special payment called a 'tariff dividend' of $2,000.
However, the official tax people are part of, called the IRS, said this is not true and they aren't planning to send out any new money like that.
The last time they sent out stimulus checks was a while ago during the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Trump's idea for a dividend is just a suggestion right now, and nothing has been approved or sent out.
The IRS also wants everyone to be careful because some messages about money are actually scams trying to steal your personal information.
It's always best to check the official IRS website for real information.
The IRS has confirmed no new federal stimulus or relief payments are planned for November or 2025.
President Trump has proposed a 'tariff dividend' of at least $2,000 per person, excluding high-income individuals.
This proposed tariff dividend is currently just a suggestion, with no payments having been approved yet.
Social media speculation, fueled by past COVID-19 stimulus efforts, has led to confusion about potential payments.
Officials warn that many 'stimulus alerts' are phishing scams and advise checking the official IRS.gov website.
- Who
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS), US President Donald Trump, Americans, scammers
- What
- Rumors of new stimulus checks and a $2,000 'tariff dividend' proposal, contrasted with IRS confirmations of no new payments and warnings about scams.
- When
- November (rumored for payments), current discussions regarding Trump's proposal, no confirmed payment dates.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To clarify that there are no new federal stimulus payments planned and to warn the public about potential scams related to misinformation about economic relief.
Social Media Rumors and Trump's Proposal
Official IRS Statements and Scam Warnings
Existence of New Federal Relief Payments
Social Media Rumors and Trump's Proposal
Social media rumors suggest new stimulus checks or a $2,000 tariff dividend are coming in November.
Official IRS Statements and Scam Warnings
The IRS has confirmed there are no new federal checks or automatic relief payments authorized for November, and Congress has not passed new legislation.
Nature of Trump's Dividend
Social Media Rumors and Trump's Proposal
President Trump has promised a dividend of at least $2,000 per person (excluding high-income individuals) funded by tariffs, in response to criticism.
Official IRS Statements and Scam Warnings
This tariff dividend is currently a proposal and suggestions; no payments have been approved yet, and the IRS has made no confirmation of such payments.
Information Accuracy and Scams
Social Media Rumors and Trump's Proposal
Speculation about the 'tariff dividend' plan has grown on social media, potentially causing confusion due to comparisons with past COVID-19 stimulus efforts.
Official IRS Statements and Scam Warnings
Alerts about stimulus payments are often phishing scams. The IRS warns against fake communications asking for personal information and advises checking the official IRS.gov website.
- IRS Confirmation on New Payments
- No new federal checks or automatic relief payments for November or 2025 are authorized.
- Trump's Tariff Dividend Proposal
- Pledged a dividend of at least $2,000 per person (excluding high-income individuals) funded by tariffs.
- Estimated Cost of Proposal
- Approximately $600 billion per year, according to USA Today citing the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
- Current Status of Proposal
- Currently suggestions; no payments have been approved.
- Scam Alert
- Many 'stimulus alerts' are phishing scams; the IRS does not initiate such communications.
