Social media is buzzing with claims that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sending out a new “Direct Deposit Relief Payment” this month — with posts promising Americans up to $2,000 or $1,390 in automatic deposits.
However, fact-checks and official statements confirm that no such federal stimulus payment has been announced or approved.
The Viral Trend
Over the past week, hundreds of websites and TikTok clips have gone viral under headlines like “IRS announces $1,390 Direct Deposit in November 2025” and “New $2,000 relief checks approved.”
Articles shared from lesser-known domains have fueled speculation that the IRS is preparing another round of stimulus, similar to the COVID-era Economic Impact Payments.
But major outlets including Hindustan Times, The Sun US, and AP News have all clarified that these claims are false.
The IRS has not issued any new statement authorizing federal relief or stimulus programs for November 2025.
What the IRS Actually Says
According to the agency’s official website, “All Economic Impact Payments have been issued, and no new broad-based stimulus program is currently active.”
IRS press releases for October and November 2025 contain no reference to direct-deposit relief checks.
Instead, the agency continues to focus on standard tax refunds, the Earned Income Tax Credit, and Child Tax Credit adjustments — not new payments.
How the Rumor Started
Analysts trace the surge of posts to SEO-bait articles and AI-generated news blogs that reused outdated information from 2020–2021.
Some even use manipulated IRS logos and misleading language such as “eligible Americans will automatically receive payment.”
Cyber-security experts warn that these posts often redirect users to phishing pages designed to collect banking or Social Security details.
No New Legislation Passed
For any new federal payment to occur, Congress must pass legislation authorizing it. As of November 2025, no new stimulus or relief bill has been signed into law.
The last nationwide checks were issued under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 — and that program officially closed in 2022.
IRS Warning to the Public
The IRS has urged Americans to rely only on official channels for tax and refund information.
“Be cautious of emails, texts, or social posts promising unexpected money from the IRS,” the agency advises. “We never contact taxpayers through unsolicited messages to offer payments.”
Taxpayers can track legitimate refunds using the ‘Where’s My Refund’ tool at irs.gov.
Bottom Line
There is no confirmed $2,000 IRS direct deposit relief payment coming in November 2025. The trending reports are misleading and may expose users to scams.
Until Congress passes new relief legislation and the Treasury Department confirms it, any posts claiming otherwise should be treated with skepticism.
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