Filing taxes in 2026 and wondering about the $2000 Trump stimulus check status this year? Here's what to know and how to track IRS where's my refund

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Rumors spread online Friday that the U.S. government will soon issue stimulus checks to taxpayers in certain income brackets. Congress has not passed legislation to authorize such payments and, according to the Internal Revenue Service, no new stimulus ...

Zero new $1,390 stimulus check is approved for February 2026. The Internal Revenue Service confirms no new federal stimulus payment exists. Congress has not authorized any $1,390 IRS direct deposit. Viral posts about an IRS stimulus check 2026 are false.

Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the Internal Revenue Service, no payment can be issued.

There was talk last year that people in the United States would be receiving $2,000 direct deposits. Those discussions appear to be ongoing into the first week of 2026. USA Today reports that many Americans are wondering whether or not they’ll receive a ...

Filing taxes in 2026 and wondering about the $2000 Trump stimulus check status this year? Here's what to know and how to track your IRS refund.