No, $1,390 Stimulus Checks Are Not Coming — IRS and Lawmakers Confirm

August 18, 2025 – Social media posts claiming that $1,390 stimulus checks are set to be distributed soon are false, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and members of Congress.

The IRS confirmed this week that no new federal stimulus program has been authorized and that Congress has not approved any new round of economic impact payments. The misinformation appears to stem from viral social media posts and videos falsely suggesting that the federal government is preparing to send direct payments to Americans.

While Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has introduced a proposal that would provide rebates to help Americans cope with rising costs, that legislation has not passed either the House or Senate, and there is no timeline for a vote.

The IRS urges the public to rely on official government sources for updates on tax or stimulus programs and to be cautious about online claims that could lead to scams or fraud.

This is not the first time false claims about stimulus checks have spread online. Officials remind citizens that all official information about IRS payments and programs will be shared via IRS.gov and not through third-party social media posts.