US Government Confirms 2025 Stimulus Checks: Who Is Eligible?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The United States government, through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has once again been in the spotlight with confirmation of the disbursement of the 2025 stimulus checks.

These payments are expected to provide a breath of fresh air for millions of Americans amidst ongoing economic challenges.

This financial relief program is designed to stimulate spending and revive economic activity.

The IRS confirmed that the stimulus checks are scheduled to begin distribution in late summer 2025.

Disbursement mechanisms will vary, from direct deposit to bank accounts, mailing paper checks, to the use of Economic Impact Payment (EIP) debit cards.

Millions of Americans could soon receive a $1,390 stimulus check, according to reports citing the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS. The payment is aimed at providing relief to low and middle-income households and is expected to roll out in late summer.Officials have denied… pic.twitter.com/iSrd4K5sxH

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A stimulus check is a payment made by the government to taxpayers, as defined by Investopedia.

This payment is one of the fiscal policy instruments used to intervene in the economy.

The goal is to provide a direct boost to individuals and households.The primary purpose of a stimulus check is to encourage consumer spending during periods of economic contraction.

These payments are expected to boost consumer confidence and spur overall economic activity.

With the additional funds, people are expected to spend more, which in turn supports businesses and creates jobs.

Stimulus checks are often part of a larger federal stimulus package designed to support a sluggish economy.

Examples include the stimulus payments as part of the CARES Act in 2020 and the American Rescue Plan in 2021.

This demonstrates the strategic role of stimulus checks in national economic recovery efforts.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed the arrival of $1,390 stimulus checks, which are anticipated to reach millions of Americans by the end of the summer of 2025, as reported by Economic Times.

These one-time payments are specifically targeted at low- and middle-income individuals, as well as recipients of certain benefits.

Eligible US citizens can expect these payments to be delivered by the US Treasury Department in conjunction with the IRS.

Eligibility criteria for the $1,390 stimulus checks require individuals to have previously filed a tax return, with income thresholds such as $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for married couples, as reported by Tip Ranks.

These payments are tax-free and do not affect essential benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, or Railroad Retirement benefits.

Rumors of $1,600-$2,000 payments have been denied by the IRS and Treasury, which stated there is no authorization for additional stimulus checks beyond $1,390.

Meanwhile, another source also reported that the IRS has confirmed a new round of direct aid in the form of a one-time $725 stimulus check due in August 2025.

This payment is designed to help households cope with the continuing rise in the cost of living.

This source stated that this is the only confirmed federal stimulus payment for 2025, and that the $725 payment is tax-free and does not need to be reported on your 2025 federal tax return.

In addition to the general stimulus checks, the federal government also schedules other payments that provide financial assistance to specific groups.

These payments have specific purposes and differ from the broad economic stimulus.

• $1,702 Social Security and SSI Payment: This payment is part of the August 2025 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disbursement. These funds are designed to provide financial assistance to retirees, individuals with disabilities, and low-income earners, primarily related to cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs).
• $4,983 Direct Deposit: This direct deposit is a scheduled government payment, due to be credited to eligible recipients in August 2025. It is part of an expanded federal relief program aimed at supporting eligible households, seniors, and workers during the rising cost of living. This payment is described as one of the largest single deposits in a "non-stimulus federal payment" in more than a decade.