Stimulus Check Shock: IRS Denies Any Surprise $2,000 Payment in October 2025
The IRS confirms no new federal stimulus checks are coming in 2025, despite viral social media claims. Congress has not passed any new COVID relief bills, and the IRS warns that posts about $1,390, $1,702, or $2,000 payments are false. Proposals for new rebates remain unapproved. State-level relief programs are unrelated.