IRS $2000 direct deposit: Is a stimulus check coming in October? Here's the truth

Viral claims of IRS stimulus checks in October 2025 are false; no official announcements exist, and such posts may be scams.
ABC 7 Chicago

IRS assures public 2020 stimulus check direct deposit site not a scam; deadline Wednesday for bank payment signup

CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you haven't yet received your IRS stimulus check, the deadline to have it sent via direct deposit is 11 a.m. Central Time (or noon Eastern Time and 9 a.m. Pacific Time) Wednesday, ...
USA Today

We're not getting a $1,390 direct deposit relief payment in NJ; what IRS says about claims

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

Are we getting a stimulus check in October? IRS refund status tracker, rebate eligibility

Are we getting a stimulus check in October 2025? See Trump rebate eligibility, IRS where's my refund payment status tracker by social security number ...

IRS to phase out paper refund checks

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service will phase out paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers beginning Sept. 30, ...
South Carolina Public Radio

IRS announces plans to phase out paper tax refund checks beginning with individual filers

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Treasury has announced that individual paper ...
The Providence Journal

Can't wait for the biggest payday of the year? Tips to get your tax refund faster.

If you're feeling squeezed for cash and you're due a tax refund, the IRS has good news for you. First, the average refund so far this year is 38% bigger than last year and second, most people (90%) ...