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?

As of December 2025 there has been no approved or scheduled stimulus checks. Here is everything to know about what to expect.

Could Americans receive another stimulus check? Congress, tariffs and rebate proposals may shape whether payments happen in 2026.