IRS Confirms 1390 Stimulus Checks for Low-Income Americans Amid Rising Living Costs

The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are reported to have confirmed a new $1,390 stimulus check for eligible Americans, as efforts continue to provide financial relief to those most impacted by rising living costs. This announcement comes amidst speculation and misinformation regarding other proposed economic measures. Currently, the $1,390 payout is the only confirmed stimulus initiative, aiming to target low- and middle-income households.

Eligible recipients are expected to begin receiving the stimulus payments by the late summer of 2025. The IRS and Treasury Department are rolling out these payments by direct deposit, paper checks, or EIP debit cards, in a phased approach to ensure proper distribution. The stimulus check is not taxable and does not interfere with recipients’ eligibility for programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, or Railroad Retirement benefits.

The eligibility criteria for the $1,390 check follow the familiar income thresholds used in previous stimulus programs. Individual taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000, married couples filing jointly with incomes up to $150,000, and heads of households with incomes up to $112,500 will qualify for these checks. These criteria aim to provide financial support to those in need amidst ongoing economic challenges.

While there have been extensive rumors about a $2,000 stimulus check purportedly set for release in August 2025, neither the IRS nor the Treasury Department has confirmed such a payment. Reports attributing such announcements to the government are unverified and warned against as misinformation. Officials have reconfirmed that the $1,390 stimulus payment is the focused effort for financial assistance during this period.

The financial environment has been marked by recent discussions and potential policies. President Donald Trump recently explored the idea of tariff rebate checks as a method of returning part of the government revenue generated by tariffs to taxpayers within certain income brackets. This concept resonates with the approach used for stimulus checks during the pandemic while concurrently considering national debt reduction.

President Trump and Sen. Josh Hawley have proposed the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025, which offers tariff-based rebate checks. This proposal outlines providing rebates at $600 per individual and $2,400 for a family of four, conditional on surpassing certain tariff revenue projections. However, congressional approval remains a significant hurdle for this initiative.

Despite these additional proposals, including Trump's discussions about a $5,000 "DOGE dividend" refund plan linked to government efficiency savings, no further specifics or confirmations have been made. Consequently, these proposed financial measures remain speculative, awaiting further details or legislative progress. For now, the confirmed $1,390 stimulus check is a significant step towards economic relief for millions of Americans.