This month, there has been a lot of talk online about a $2,000 stimulus check. Is it true? This is what government sources say is true and what is just social media chatter.
What sparked the $2,000 stimulus check rumors?
There have been new rumors on social media and in a story from July 19 that the federal government will send out a fourth $2,000 stimulus payment in July or August 2025. Some posts said that the requirements for qualifying would be the same as in previous rounds, focusing on single people making less than $75,000 and married couples making less than $150,000. But these claims haven’t been proven and aren’t backed up by any government statement.
Fact check: No $2,000 federal stimulus is scheduled
- It’s July 21, 2025, and there is still no official law or IRS statement that allows a new $2,000 Economic Impact Payment.
- Both the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department have said that there will be no new relief checks.
- The last round of stimulus checks, worth $1,400, was given out as part of the American Rescue Plan in 2021.
- You can no longer claim that credit after April 15, 2025.
What is happening with relief payments in 2025?
The federal government has announced that low- and middle-income Americans will get a separate $1,390 stimulus check in 2025.
Key facts about the $1,390 stimulus payment:
- A one-time payment of $1,390 that is not taxed.
- Who can apply:
- People making up to $75,000 a year
- Married people making less than $150,000
- People who get Social Security, SSDI, SSI, or VA benefits
- Direct transfer, paper check, or EIP card can be used for payment.
- Rollout is planned for mid-2025, most likely starting in late summer.
Is the $2,000 payment just to help the state?
Some states, like New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado, have sent out their own checks to help people deal with inflation. These checks are usually worth $200 to $400 each. There are no federal stimulus checks in these rebate schemes; they are run by the states.
What about Trump’s proposed “DOGE dividend”?
President Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 “DOGE dividend” in February 2025 as a possible way for people to get back some of the money that the government had saved. But:
- There is no law that supports the idea.
- There is no approved plan or timeline.
- There is no guaranteed payment linked to the suggested amount or the time frame of July to August.
Watch out for stimulus scams
- Texts, emails, and forms that are not real are being watched by the IRS.
- Do not give out personal information through links that you are not sure about.
- Always check irs.gov for payment news.
What to remember
- There will be no $2,000 government stimulus check in July or August 2025.
- A $1,390 stimulus payment has been accepted, and it will be sent out later this year.
- Officials warn people to be careful with social media claims and ongoing scams
