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 ...

Check your bank account! Stimulus checks have been arriving for some Americans over the last couple of days, but Wednesday is when the government says most people will get their direct deposit. The ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you haven't yet received your IRS stimulus check, the deadline to have it sent via direct deposit is 11 a.m. Central Time (or noon Eastern Time and 9 a.m. Pacific Time) Wednesday, ...

No new federal stimulus payments are planned for 2025. Viral posts claimed a $1,702 deposit was coming earlier this month. The IRS warns of scams using fake checks and phishing tactics. WASHINGTON - ...

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuhcin said that 80 million Americans will receive stimulus checks via direct deposit by Wednesday. Mnuchin added that those who do not receive their check by Wednesday will ...

No new federal stimulus checks are approved for January 2026. Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend has no finalized plan. Viral "stimulus" claims mostly stem from scams or state‑level programs.