Okay, let's get one thing straight right off the bat: if you think the IRS is suddenly going to start showering you with free money this November, you're about to get played. Big time.
The IRS has officially said, point blank, no new stimulus checks are coming. No automatic relief payments. Nada. And yet, people are losing their minds over some viral social media post and Trump's half-baked idea of a "tariff dividend." Seriously? Are we this gullible? $2,000 Trump stimulus check in November 2025? IRS update and what you need to know | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
It's like seeing a mirage in the desert. You're thirsty for some financial relief, and suddenly, you think you see a giant pile of cash shimmering in the distance. But guess what? It's just heat and desperation messing with your head.
Trump's tariff dividend idea... give me a break. He wants to use tariff revenue to pay everyone at least $2,000, except the "high-income individuals." First of all, who decides what "high-income" means? Is that before or after the lobbyists get their cut? And second, even if this were a real plan—which it ain't—it's still just a proposal. A tweet. A freakin' Truth Social post.
Remember those recovery rebate credits from 2021? The ones that were supposed to help people out during the pandemic? Yeah, those ended. The deadline to claim that $1,400 was back in April. No extensions. Kaput. So why are people still falling for this garbage?
The real kicker here is the scammers. Of course, they're out in full force, sending fake stimulus alerts via text, email, and social media. "Click here to claim your payment!" "Act now, or you'll miss out!" It's the same old song and dance, just with a new hook. The IRS is warning people about these scams, telling them to verify everything with official sources. Which, let's be honest, nobody ever does until they've already handed over their social security number and bank account details.
I mean, come on. Does anyone really think the IRS is going to contact you via text message? It's like expecting a Nigerian prince to slide into your DMs with a legitimate offer. It ain't happening.
And the confusion! It all stems from a time when stimulus checks were actually a thing. Back in 2020 and 2021, the government was throwing money at everyone in an attempt to keep the economy from completely collapsing. Which, arguably, it still did anyway. But those days are over. The party's over, people. Time to face reality.
I saw some dude on Facebook ranting about how the government "owes" him another stimulus check. Owe him? Really? Last time I checked, nobody's entitled to free money just because they exist. Maybe I'm just getting old and cranky, but the level of entitlement these days is astounding.
Look, I get it. Times are tough. Inflation is eating away at your paycheck, and the cost of everything is going through the roof. But falling for these scams isn't going to solve your problems. It's just going to make them worse.
The IRS isn't your sugar daddy. Trump isn't your savior. And that random dude on social media promising you free money? He's definitely trying to steal your identity.
