WASHINGTON - 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?

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made. Here’s what’s changing. ByKelly ...

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who have bank accounts that Direct Pay offers a free, secure way to pay federal taxes directly from a checking or savings account.

Tax rebates and tax relief aren't the same. Rebates are temporary economic tools, while relief includes many ways to reduce ...

Tax season is underway and if you're looking for the fastest way to get your refund, direct deposit is the way to go. A new rule is making that mandatory. An executive order signed in March 2025 ...

No new federal stimulus checks are approved for January 2026. Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend has no finalized plan. Viral "stimulus" claims mostly stem from scams or state‑level programs.

No new stimulus checks are approved, and the IRS has not confirmed December payments. The last official relief was $1,400 credits tied to 2021 returns, with deadlines now passed. Trump’s proposed ...

No new federal stimulus checks have been authorized by Congress or the IRS for 2026. The $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" is a one-time, tax-free payment specifically for active-duty troops and reservists.