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IRS $1,390 stimulus check February 2026: Has Congress approved new federal payments or are viral refund rumors misleading taxpayers?

As of February 20, 2026, zero new federal stimulus checks totaling $1,390 have been approved by Congress, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Despite viral social media posts claiming that ...
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Is there a $2,000 stimulus check coming in February 2026? What happened to Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend payment?

Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend: As of early February 2026, no new $2,000 federal stimulus or tariff rebate payment is scheduled or approved by the U.S. government. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ...