🇺🇸 Federal Stimulus Checks
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No new federal stimulus payments are scheduled or authorized in 2025. Congress hasn’t passed, and the IRS hasn’t announced, any new Economic Impact Payments.
Some taxpayers might still receive checks up to $1,400—but only as reimbursements for unclaimed Recovery Rebate Credits from 2020 or 2021. Roughly 1 M people fit this category.
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To qualify, you must have filed your 2021 tax return (or amended it) by April 15, 2025.
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Payments are automatically issued—no need for extra forms.
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If you filed late but still before the deadline, the IRS will process it.
🐕 “DOGE Dividend” Proposal
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A concept floated by former President Trump and Elon Musk suggests using savings from a new “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” to fund $5,000 “DOGE dividend” checks
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However, this is just a proposal—not legislation. No bill has been introduced, and no funding is set aside .
🏛 State-Level Payments
Some states are offering one-time relief checks in 2025:
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Alaska: Residents will receive the 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), funded by oil revenues. Payments are expected in September/October 2025, ranging from $1,000–$3,900
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New York: Issuing a one-time Inflation Refund—$300 for singles (≤ $150K AGI), $500 for joint filers (≤ $300K AGI)
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California: Sending up to $725 per eligible individual under its Golden State Stimulus.
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Colorado: Through TABOR, eligible filers may receive $800 (single) or $1,600 (joint)
🔚 Final Takeaway
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Federal: Only reimbursements for missed past stimulus are still active—not new payouts.
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DOGE Dividend: A high-profile proposal, but not real law.
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State: Several states are independently issuing checks—check your state’s program.
If you're wondering about your eligibility in any category, just let me know which applies (federal rebate vs. state relief) and I can guide you step-by-step!