No stimulus checks are scheduled for January 2026. Here’s what Trump has said about $2,000 tariff dividend payments and who may qualify.

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

On Nov. 17, Trump said the dividend checks would go to “individuals of moderate income” sometime before the 2026 midterms. He emphasized that tariff revenue makes the idea possible and that the administration also intends to pay down part of the national debt.

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 promised to use tariff revenue to send most Americans $2,000 checks. The president also promised to use tariff revenue for at least eight other initiatives, according to a recent article from Yahoo Finance, bringing into question ...

Discussions about stimulus checks have been circulating in the news and on social media for the past few months. Many are assuming that they will receive a check soon in the mail, and others are being warned not to fall for scams. Stimulus checks are ...

In recent weeks, social media platforms have been buzzing with rumors of a new federal stimulus check in 2026. Despite the viral claims, the truth is far from the hopeful narrative spreading online. Understanding the origins and validity of these rumors is crucial for financial well-being.

WASHINGTON -- Senate passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill on Saturday brought the massive legislation one step closer to law. But first, the bill has to go back to the other side of the Capitol, where the House -- which already ...