Archive · 31 Oct 2025
IRS Denies Rumors of New $2,000 Stimulus Checks; Focus Remains on Pending Legislation
Some people are hearing rumors online about getting new stimulus checks for $2,000.
But, the people in charge of taxes, called the IRS, say this is not true and they have not said there will be any new checks like that.
There was a bill proposed called the American Worker Rebate Act that could give money to families, but it hasn't been approved yet.
We did get stimulus checks a few years ago to help during the pandemic, but the last chance to get those ended in April.
Some states are sending out their own help, like property tax rebates.
The IRS wants people to be careful of scams that ask for personal information about money.
If you are waiting for a tax refund, you can check its status on the IRS website.
Rumors of new $2,000 stimulus checks circulating on social media have been denied by the IRS.
The American Worker Rebate Act, a proposal for payments ranging from $600 to $2,400, is still pending in Congress.
Past federal stimulus payments were issued during the pandemic, with the final deadline to claim the third payment passing on April 15, 2025.
Several states, including New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, are distributing their own inflation relief or property tax rebate checks.
The IRS warns the public to be vigilant against scams and to use official channels like 'Where's My Refund' to track tax refunds.
- Who
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Congress, Senator Josh Hawley, various state governments
- What
- Spread of rumors about new $2,000 stimulus checks and IRS clarification that these are false.
- When
- Ongoing, with claims circulating widely on social media; past stimulus payments were tied to pandemic relief.
- Where
- Primarily United States, with specific state-level programs mentioned (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Colorado).
- Why
- To address widespread misinformation about potential new stimulus payments and to inform the public about legitimate relief programs and how to track refunds safely.
- IRS Official Stance on $2,000 Checks
- False; no confirmation of new payments.
- American Worker Rebate Act
- Pending legislation, proposed $600-$2,400 for working families.
- Past Federal Stimulus
- Three rounds: $1,200, $600, and $1,400.
- Claim Deadline for 3rd Stimulus
- April 15, 2025
- New Jersey ANCHOR Program Deadline
- October 31