The Economic Times

IRS $1,390 Stimulus check February 2026: Has congress approved new federal payments or are viral refund rumors misleading taxpayers?

Zero new $1,390 stimulus check is approved for February 2026. The Internal Revenue Service confirms no new federal stimulus payment exists. Congress has not authorized any $1,390 IRS direct deposit. Viral posts about an IRS stimulus check 2026 are false. Current payments are regular tax refunds, Earned Income Tax Credit, or Child Tax Credit refunds. Always verify IRS payment status at IRS.gov to avoid tax scams.