As of November 22, 2025, your phone is probably buzzing with fake news: “IRS depositing $1,390–$2,000 stimulus this week!” Clickbait sites and X posts scream “automatic relief before Thanksgiving!” Relax — there is NO IRS stimulus or direct deposit relief payment happening in November 2025. The IRS has not announced anything, Congress hasn’t passed anything, and the only “Get My Payment” portal is a graveyard from 2021.
These rumors are scams recycling the old $1,400 third stimulus (which ended January 2025) or twisting Trump’s tariff dividend idea into fake “checks dropping now.” Real IRS payments this month? Only regular tax refunds and Social Security — nothing new.
The Real $2,000 Tariff Dividend Update (Not November!)
President Trump wants to send $2,000 checks (or more) to low- and middle-income Americans using money from import tariffs. Latest from November 21:
- Timeline: Possibly mid-2026, NOT 2025
- Who gets it: Households under ~$75K–$100K income (high earners excluded)
- Status: Still just a proposal — needs Congress and survives Supreme Court tariff challenges
- Cost vs. Revenue: Tariffs bring in $300–$400B a year; full $2,000 checks for 200M+ people would cost $400–$600B — so big deficit risk or smaller checks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it might become tax cuts instead of checks. Bottom line: No money this year.
Quick Scam Checklist
- IRS never texts or emails payment links
- Real deposits say “IRS TREAS 310”
- No “claim portal” exists in 2025
- Report fake texts to 7726 or phishing@irs.gov
What IS Real Right Now
- Tax refunds (if you filed late)
- Social Security payments (Nov 1, 3, 12, or 21)
- State rebates (e.g., Alaska $1,702 for residents only)
- Earned Income Credit up to $7,830 when you file 2025 taxes
Final answer: No surprise IRS stimulus in November 2025 — pure hoax. The $2,000 tariff dividend is a 2026 maybe at best. Check IRS.gov for real refunds and ignore the rest. Share this so your family doesn’t fall for the scam!