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

The Internal Revenue Service offered a warning as searches for a $2,000 stimulus check reach an all-time high.

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 many Americans begin receiving stimulus checks, the IRS has launched a "Get My Payment" tool on its website. Although the first batch of payments went out on Friday, the IRS said it could take weeks for some to receive their payment. “Even though the ...

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.

Since the pandemic's onset in 2020, stimulus checks have been a lifeline for many American families. As 2026 approaches, the possibility of new payments under President Donald Trump's administration sparks curiosity.

Three months later, the downturn has been declared an official recession and the official unemployment rate has soared into double digits, heightening calls for a second round of stimulus checks. There's good news and bad news on the prospects for ...