Filing taxes in 2026 and wondering about the $2000 Trump stimulus check status this year? Here's what to know and how to track IRS where's my refund

The Internal Revenue Service offered a warning as searches for a $2,000 stimulus check reach an all-time high.

It remains unclear when Americans may receive stimulus checks. Here are the latest updates in regards to the checks including statements from Trump.

When it comes to those $2,000 stimulus checks, Trump said in February that he is "looking at it very seriously."

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Are we getting a stimulus check in February 2026? When and what to know about Trump $2000 tariff IRS refund status, eligibility, and odds you get it.

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump suggested via his Truth Social platform that most Americans are to receive dividends of "at least" $2,000 per citizen. According to Trump, the rebate would be funded by the tariff revenue collected in this year.

Zero new $1,390 stimulus check is approved for February 2026. The Internal Revenue Service confirms no new federal stimulus payment exists. Congress has not authorized any $1,390 IRS direct deposit. Viral posts about an IRS stimulus check 2026 are false.

Since the pandemic's onset in 2020, stimulus checks have been a lifeline for many American families. As 2026 approaches, the possibility of new payments under President Donald Trump's administration sparks curiosity.