IRS Confirms $1,390 Stimulus — $2,000: For the past few months, news has been circulating on social media and the Internet that the IRS, the US tax department, will send a new check of $2000 to everyone in August 2025. In some places, it is also being said that people are going to get up to $1390. It is obvious that common people get excited after hearing such claims, but the reality is a little different.
What is the real picture?
The IRS has made it clear that no new, nationwide stimulus program is running right now. The three big stimulus checks that were given during the Corona epidemic were a different matter. This time the matter is about Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC).
What is Recovery Rebate Credit?
In simple words, RRC is a kind of “previous installment”. That is, if you did not receive the full third stimulus check in 2021, or did not receive it for some reason, then you can still claim it. The IRS is not giving you new money, but giving you a chance to get back what you were already entitled to.
For example, suppose you were supposed to get a third check of $1400 in 2021. But only $1000 came into your account. So $400 is still due to you. You can claim that by filing or amending your 2021 tax return.
Where did the figure of $1390 come from?
$1390 is being written on many articles and news sites. But the IRS has not announced any fixed amount. Actually, this is just an average figure that some people may be entitled to get up to this much money.
This amount depends on the individual. Some may get $200, some $600 and some $1390. And if you have already received the full stimulus in 2021, then there is nothing new for you.
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Last date to claim
According to an IRS spokesperson, the last date to claim this RRC is April 15, 2025.
Why? Because tax law says that you have three years to file or revise any tax return. The 2021 tax return was actually to be filed by April 2022. After three years, that is, April 2025 will be the last chance. After this you will lose that money.
Who are eligible?
Now the most important question: Will everyone get this money? The answer is – no.
Key conditions:
- Income limit
- Individuals with income up to $75,000 can get the full benefit.
- The limit for married couples is $150,000.
- The limit for heads of household (single parents etc.) is $112,500.
- Payments received earlier
If you took the entire stimulus in 2021, then you will not get anything more now. - Filing status and children
If you have dependent children, the amount may increase. - Tax return required
If you did not file taxes in 2021, then you have to do it now.
Is it taxable?
There is a relief here. RRC or stimulus is considered tax-free. That is, it does not increase tax by adding to your income. And it also does not affect any of your government benefits like Social Security, Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), or VA benefits.
So for those who are yet to get it, this is a bonus coming straight in their hands.
$2000 August payment rumor
The claim is being repeatedly spread on the Internet that the IRS will send a check of $2000 to all Americans in August 2025. But this is completely false news. The IRS itself has issued a statement clarifying that there is no such program.
If you are seeing such videos or posts on Facebook, WhatsApp or YouTube, then understand that it is misinformation. To get real and reliable information, always look at the announcements of irs.gov or the US Treasury Department.
Political proposals and reality
Some articles have mentioned other schemes as well – like the “DOGE Dividend” refund plan or tariff rebate checks. But all these are just proposals, not laws.
No such payment is possible without approval from the US Congress.
For example, Senator Josh Hawley’s American Worker Rebate Act is just a bill right now, it has not been passed. So there is no need to get excited about all this right now.
Some common questions and answers
Q: Will you get the $1390 check automatically?
No. You will have to file or amend your 2021 tax return.
Q: If I took the entire stimulus in 2021, will I get anything?
No. This is only for those who did not get the full amount.
Q: Is this related to Trump’s plans?
No. His “DOGE Dividend” or tariff rebates are different things, they have nothing to do with the Recovery Rebate Credit.
Q: What if I did not file a tax return?
You have to file it now. Without a tax return, this credit will not be available.
Q: What is the last date?
April 15, 2025. After this the opportunity ends.
Why is this information important?
Many people get their expectations by falling into rumors and later get disappointed. But in reality, the IRS rule is clear – if you did not receive the full 2021 stimulus, you have time till April 2025 to get it.
Imagine how many people would be there who thought they got a check, but actually got a few hundred dollars less. All such people can benefit from this credit.
On the other hand, there is no new benefit in this for those who have already received the full payment.
The squeeze
- No new stimulus program has been announced.
- $1390 is not a fixed amount, but an average figure.
- This is only for those who did not get the full third check of 2021.
- The last date to claim is April 15, 2025.
- $2000 August payment rumor is false.
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