IS IRS DIRECT DEPOSIT RELIEF PAYMENT COMING YOUR WAY IN NOVEMBER? HERE'S WHAT WE KNOW
Social media is once again buzzing with claims that new IRS relief payments are being deposited into Americans’ bank accounts this November, but there’s no truth to those rumors.
No New Federal Payments Planned
The IRS has confirmed there are no plans for additional federal stimulus or relief payments in 2025. The last such payment was the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit from 2021, with the final claim deadline set for April 15, 2025. Any posts suggesting new deposits are coming this month are false.
Where the Rumors Started
The latest wave of misinformation appears to stem from viral posts in October that mentioned a $1,702 “stimulus payment.” Those posts actually referred to Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend, an annual payout to eligible state residents funded by oil and mineral revenues — not a federal program or IRS payment.
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How to Avoid Scams
Officials warn that scammers often exploit these viral claims to trick people into sharing sensitive information. The IRS urges taxpayers to report any suspicious emails, texts, calls, or social media messages claiming to offer stimulus payments.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises the public to:
- Use only the official IRS.gov website for any information or forms.
- Ignore unsolicited messages claiming to be from the IRS.
- Never pay fees to “unlock” or “process” stimulus payments, they are always free.
- Watch for fake check scams asking recipients to refund part of a “payment.”
Trump’s $2,000 “Dividend” Proposal
The renewed buzz around “IRS payments” comes as President Donald Trump promotes his plan to provide $2,000 “dividend” payments to most Americans. He says the funds would come from record tariff revenues, with any leftover money used to reduce the national debt.
Trump has described the proposal as a way to share the benefits of US tariff income while excluding high-income earners and helping ease financial pressures on working families.
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2025-11-10T21:46:26Z