Millions may see $1,390 stimulus checks as new rebate plan takes shape
The IRS has reportedly confirmed $1,390 stimulus payments for eligible Americans, debunking rumors of a larger $2,000 check. Meanwhile, a new proposal backed by President Trump could add a second round of relief in the form of a tariff rebate.
IRS confirms $1,390 stimulus for 2025
The $1,390 stimulus checks are part of a late-summer initiative by the U.S. Treasury and IRS to support low- and middle-income households.
Key details:
- Amount: $1,390 per eligible taxpayer
- Eligibility:
- Individuals earning up to $75,000
- Couples earning up to $150,000
- Heads of household earning up to $112,500
- Tax-free: Will not impact Social Security, Medicaid, SNAP, or other benefits
- Deadline: Taxpayers had until April 15, 2025, to claim related credits
This round aims to ease continued pressure from high rent, grocery costs, and medical bills.
No $2,000 check—despite online rumors
IRS officials have dismissed recent speculation about a $2,000 August payout.
“There is no new $2,000 stimulus in the pipeline,” said a spokesperson, reiterating that the $1,390 checks are the only confirmed payments at this time.
Trump pushes rebate from tariffs
A second potential relief program is emerging alongside the IRS rollout—rooted in tariff revenues.
President Trump and Senator Josh Hawley have proposed sending tariff rebate checks to Americans, funded by the $100+ billion in tariff revenue collected so far in 2025.
What’s proposed under the American Worker Rebate Act:
- $600 per adult and dependent
- $2,400 for a family of four
- More if tariff revenues grow
- Targeted toward workers and families
Hawley’s proposal echoes Trump’s comments from July, when he floated the idea of “a little rebate” for Americans based on income.
Mixed reaction in Congress
The proposal has sparked debate in Washington.
Critics, including Senators Rand Paul and Bernie Moreno, say the U.S. can’t afford more spending with the national debt over $37 trillion.
- Paul: “There is no rebate if there’s no money.”
- Moreno: Called it “extraordinarily inflationary.”
- Others: Prefer debt reduction before more payments
Still, some Republicans—like Ron Johnson—say they’d consider rebates if the U.S. ran a surplus.
What happens next?
- The IRS has confirmed the $1,390 checks and expects to begin rolling them out by late summer.
- The tariff rebate proposal still needs Senate approval before checks could go out.
- No final vote or timeline has been set for the American Worker Rebate Act.
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