Hi, I’m sure you’ve heard the rumor lately—rumors of a fourth stimulus check, maybe even $2,000 from the IRS. I get it. Things are hard for many of us, and some additional support would sound like a lifeline. Here is a fun fact: I am going to walk you through what’s going on so you don’t raise your hopes about something that’s not happening.
Where did the rumor start?
- It started with a July 19 post by Rick Adams.
- He said lawmakers were considering sending out more stimulus checks at the behest of the people.
- Unmarried individuals who earn less than $75,000 or married couples earning less than $150,000 would receive it, the report claimed.
- He even ventured to guess dependents might make more.
- The checks, if a bill is passed into law, would arrive in late 2025 or early 2026.
But wait, there’s a catch: All of the above is unofficial.
So, has the government made an announcement?
Nah. That’s the big truth here.
There’s been no confirmation from:
- The IRS
- Congress
- The U.S. Treasury Department
There’s nothing on the Congressional agenda to vote on a bill. And without a bill, no check.
So, although the article made some waves, it’s not a fact, but wishful thinking.
What about the DOGE dividend check?
You might have heard of something referred to as the DOGE dividend — not the coin, but a government efficiency proposal.
- Proposed by Azoria CEO James Fishback.
- The proposal? Cut the government $2 trillion, then cut taxpayers a check.
- To date, DOGE has saved $180 billion, huge but short of the mark.
- Congress has not approved cashing any checks.
- And without Elon Musk in the mix, everything is stalled.
- To add insult to injury, DOGE would collapse in summer 2026.
And here’s the other kicker: only those who are paying more in federal taxes than they receive in refund checks would be eligible — that is, many low-income families would not receive a dime.
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The bottom line
You can’t bank on another stimulus check — at least not anytime soon.
No bill has been passed. No appropriations have been approved. And no government money is behind it.
Quick Points
- Rick Adams wrote of a hypothetical fourth check, but none exists.
- No word from the IRS, Congress, or Treasury on it.
- DOGE dividends? Still just a proposal, and no payday is planned.
- Most low-income Americans would be excluded if DOGE checks existed.
- Nothing is planned until perhaps 2025 or 2026 — and that is a big maybe.
FAQs
Q: Are we receiving a fourth stimulus check?
A: No. No plan for it at present.
Q: Who guaranteed we were receiving $2,000?
A: One author by the name of Rick Adams came up with the idea — but the government has kept quiet about the matter.
Q: What’s the DOGE dividend?
A: A theoretical government savings scheme that might mail some taxpayers a check — but only if humongous savings are realized (and they haven’t).
Q: Am I likely to receive a check in 2025 or 2026?
A: No, not much. There is no certainty or near-factuality of approval.
Until then, remain vigilant — and don’t be swayed by headlines unless you check the facts.
