Archive · 17 Aug 2025
IRS Denies New $1,390 Stimulus Checks, Dispelling Recent Rumors
Some people thought the government would send out new stimulus checks for $1,390.
These checks were payments from the IRS to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The IRS has said they are not sending out new checks now.
The confusion was caused by some past payments for people who didn't get all their stimulus money earlier.
A senator also tried to pass a bill for tax rebates, but it didn't pass.
Basically, there are no new stimulus checks coming.
Rumors spread online about potential $1,390 stimulus checks from the IRS.
The IRS clarified there are no plans for new stimulus checks this summer.
Confusion stemmed from IRS payments in early 2025 for unclaimed 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit.
Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) were previously issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A bill proposing tax rebates introduced by Senator Josh Hawley has not passed Congress.
- Who
- The IRS, taxpayers, and Senator Josh Hawley
- What
- Clarification from the IRS about rumors of new stimulus checks.
- When
- The rumors and clarification occurred recently, as of the time the article was written.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To clarify public confusion regarding potential new stimulus payments and correct misinformation.
Public
IRS
Expectations vs. Reality
Public
Some members of the public were expecting or hoping for new stimulus checks, based on social media rumors.
IRS
The IRS clarified that there are no plans to issue new stimulus checks.
- Stimulus Check Rumor
- $1,390
- IRS Clarification
- No new stimulus checks planned
- Previous Stimulus Payments
- Issued during COVID-19 pandemic
- Catch-up Payments
- Made in early 2025 for unclaimed 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit
- Previous Relief Amount
- Up to $1,400 per individual