$1,390 stimulus payment for US citizens in September? What you need to know about the IRS refund

Over the past few weeks, there have been multiple rumours of a possible new stimulus payment being paid to the Americans in the upcoming days, thus raising expectations among low- and middle-income taxpayers in the United States. Unofficial information are doing rounds on social media that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was ready to issue direct payments of up to $1,390, creating a debate about whether a new round of economic aid was on the way.

There have been rumors and unsupported speculation spreading on social media and some websites about a new $1,390 stimulus check coming. But officials have debunked the rumors. There has been no official confirmation from Congress or the IRS to support these claims and any such news should be taken with caution as it could be misinformation or attempted fraud.

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Stimulus payment in September soon?

In the aftermath of growing misinformation about stimulus payment in the US, the IRS has had to step in to clarify the situation. Despite claims to the contrary, the agency has been clear in explaining that such information should be checked with official accounts and that people should not be fooled.

Three stimulus checks were issued during the COVID-era relief efforts, with the third and final payment requiring claims to be filed by April 15, 2025. Additionally, several states—including New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Colorado—have been distributing inflation relief payments to residents affected by higher sales taxes driven by rising prices.

While speculation about a fourth stimulus check has surfaced on social media and unverified websites, there has been no official confirmation from Congress or the IRS to support this claim and any such news should be taken with caution as it could be misinformation or attempted fraud.

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According to Marca, the IRS has denied the existence of a $1,390 "recovery rebate credit" for taxpayers. The reason is simple: the United States Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing such payments, making it clear that, for now, there are no additional federal stimulus checks.

Currently, no new payment has been approved. However, the American Workers Rebate Act—introduced by the relevant authorities but still awaiting Congressional approval—remains under consideration.

Are US citizens getting a stimulus check in 2025?

President Donald Trump floated the idea of using part of the government revenue being generated by the new tariffs and returning it to taxpayers of a certain income level in the form of a rebate check, similar to the stimulus checks sent during the pandemic. In February, Trump also said he would consider the plan to pay out $5,000 stimulus checks to taxpayers in the form of a “DOGE dividend” during a summit in Miami.

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He explained it as using part of the 20% of the savings identified by tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and giving it back to taxpayers. However, he has not shared any further specifics or details about the possible “DOGE dividend” or its certainty since then.

Several states, including New York, have issued—or are in the process of issuing—inflation relief checks to residents who faced higher sales taxes due to rising prices. These are one-time payments, with amounts varying by income level: individuals earning up to $75,000 are eligible for $200, while married couples filing jointly with incomes up to $150,000 can receive $400.

Similarly, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Colorado have provided inflation refund checks to property owners or taxpayers. While these payments follow the same principle of offering financial relief, each state refers to them as rebate checks and applies its own set of eligibility rules.