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Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment and tariff dividend: Fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they ...
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IRS ends paper checks, requires direct deposit for 2026 refunds

Say goodbye to waiting for a check in the mail. The IRS is making direct deposit mandatory for most tax refunds in 2026. Here ...
WTVD

IRS and Treasury to send payment to recipients who do not normally file tax return starting this weekend

Social security recipients and other federal beneficiaries who do not normally file a tax return can expect to see a direct payment from the IRS and the Treasury Department this weekend. According to ...
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January 2026 stimulus payments: Here’s what the IRS just confirmed

As 2026 begins, a wave of misleading posts and false claims about incoming stimulus payments is once again making rounds on social media. From alleged IRS direct deposits to proposed “tariff dividends ...
CNET

IRS Ended Its Direct File Tax Program. Here Are the Best Options to File for Free in 2026

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.
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Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

No new federal stimulus checks are approved for January 2026. Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend has no finalized plan. Viral "stimulus" claims mostly stem from scams or state‑level programs.