IRS Stimulus Checks Oct 2025 ($1,390–$2,000): Payment Schedule & Fact Check
Every few months, rumors or viral social media posts resurface claiming the IRS is about to distribute another round of stimulus checks. The latest version suggests payments between $1,390 and $2,000 arriving in October 2025. With inflation, rising costs, and widespread financial stress, such news spreads fast. However, stimulus checks in the U.S. are only authorized by Congress, not unilaterally by the IRS or Treasury. Without enabling legislation, the IRS cannot simply distribute mass payments. Past stimulus rounds (e.g. COVID-era …