Questions about the validity of President Donald Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff dividend checks continue to circulate on social media.

As federal aid ends in 2025, several U.S. states are stepping up to support families, particularly Hispanic households, facing inflation and increased living costs. Discover which states are offering relief checks,

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' 2025 guidelines, an individual is considered in poverty with an annual income of $15,650, while a family of four falls below the poverty line if their income is $32,150 or less. Pew's Research Center and the U.S. Census Bureau reports that the 2024 median household income was $83,730.

FOX LOCAL's Judayah Murray responds to rumors on social media regarding a 2025 federal stimulus check. There's currently no new legislation to provide US citizens with tariff relief check, however, more scams are popping up online to take advantage of people trying to apply for one.

Stimulus check rumors of a $1,390 direct deposit relief payment or a new $1,400 check amount in August for low and middle income taxpayers to be distributed this summer by the IRS, have been debunked by the Internal Revenue Service. Here's what to know.

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IRS is warning millions of Americans about rising identity theft and tax scams this Christmas. Holiday shopping plus tax season makes a perfect target for criminals. Phishing emails, smishing texts, and social media scams are increasing.

Trump himself has recently committed to the idea of stimulus checks from tariff revenue several times, from Truth Social posts about giving all but " high income people " a $2,000 dividend to directly telling reporters that checks for low- and middle-income Americans would be sent out mid-to-late 2026.