In the United States, citizens who meet certain requirements will be eligible to receive a stimulus check for $1,390. This check is being issued thanks to the work of the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This check is also part of a plan for economic stimulus in the United States that is currently being developed.
It is important to note that this check is tax-free and does not affect recipients of Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, or Railroad Retirement benefits. To receive the check, you must have previously filed your tax return. If you have not filed your tax return, you will not be eligible to receive the check. Finally, the IRS will update “Get My Payment” this year to verify eligibility, payment method, and delivery status. Keep reading to learn all the information about the check and the economic stimulus plan.
The potential check in the summer of 2025
Millions of people in the US could receive a federal stimulus check for $1,390 in mid-summer 2025, designed to support low- and middle-income households struggling to cover rent and basic expenses.
Payments will not add to Medicaid, SNAP, or housing assistance taxes
The payment will be tax-free, so it will not be added to your annual tax return or affect benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, or housing assistance. This will make it more accessible to many citizens who qualify for these programs.
What to consider for the check
In addition, income limits must be taken into account. According to the federal plan, those who meet certain income limits are eligible:
- Individual taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000.
- Married couples filing jointly with incomes up to $150,000.
- Heads of households with income up to $112,500.
Beneficiaries of programs such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Railroad Retirement, are also covered, as are families with eligible dependents.
There is no exact date yet for the payement
The IRS has not published an exact payment date, but has announced that deposits will begin in the summer. Similarly, payment will be automatic if you have already filed your tax return or receive federal benefits. Likewise, those who have not filed taxes or receive benefits must register to receive payment.
Several ways of getting the money
The ways to receive the money are:
- Direct deposit, the fastest way if the IRS already has your bank details.
- Paper check, sent to your home address if no bank details are available.
- EIP debit card, for certain selected beneficiaries.
The IRS will update its online tools, such as “Get My Payment,” in 2025 to verify eligibility, payment method, and delivery status.
When will these checks be circulated?
No official date for releasing the payments has been announced by the IRS as of now. However, these checks are expected to start being delivered in mid-2025, meaning that the process could start sooner than later.