The possibility of receiving a new stimulus check in 2025 is on the table. Millions of families could receive payments of up to $2,400.
The proposal is part of the Reimbursement to American Workers Act. 2025, introduced by Senator Josh Hawley. The plan seeks to return money directly to low- and middle-income taxpayers.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has also championed the idea of providing refunds funded by tariff revenue. He explained that these payments would be similar to the stimulus checks distributed during the pandemic.
The new check amounts would range from $600 to $2,400, depending on family composition. In some scenarios, payments of $5,000 were even discussed as part of a program called the "DOGE dividend."
With these announcements, many taxpayers have begun to wonder how and when they might receive their money. Expectations are growing, although there are still important points to clarify.
What the authorities say
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) clarified that no automatic deposits of $1,390, as circulated on social media, have been confirmed. It reiterated that these messages are fake and could be fraudulent attempts.
The antecedent of the pandemic checks
During the health crisis, three rounds of stimulus payments were sent. The first was up to $1,200 per person, the second $600, and the third $1,400.
The deadline to claim the last payment was April 15, 2025Those who didn't do so lost their chance to get the money, which went to the U.S. Treasury.
Current proposals
Although Congress has not yet passed the Refund Act, debate is expected in the coming months. If passed, millions of families would see financial relief through direct checks.
Trump, for his part, has reiterated that he believes it is fair to return some of the revenue raised through tariffs and budget savings. However, there are still no concrete details regarding a timeline or final amounts.
State aid for inflation
Some states have already taken the lead with their own programs. New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Colorado distributed inflation-based rebate checks, ranging from $200 to $400 depending on household income.
Federal and state refunds
In addition to the stimulus packages, taxpayers continue to receive their regular tax refunds. The IRS maintains the "Where's My Refund?" tool to check the status of each refund online.