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?
You should still file by April 15 even if you can’t pay. Paying something now reduces penalties and interest. The IRS offers payment plans and hardship options. Many people absolutely hate Tax Day ...
The last round of federal economic‑impact payments went out in 2021, and any new checks would require Congress to pass fresh legislation. In 2024, the IRS sent automatic payments to eligible taxpayers ...