$1,390 Stimulus check in 2025: Do Americans need to pay tax on the amount and who needs to apply?
IRS stimulus checks in 2025: The US government has announced an important relief plan and under this scheme, eligible citizens will be provided a one-time stimulus check of $1,390. A $1,390 stimulus check is coming in 2025 to help with rising living costs. Most people will get it automatically, including those on Social Security, SSDI, SSI, and VA benefits.
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The stimulus check of $1,390 in August is completely tax-free
Millions of Americans are closely watching updates on the $1,390 stimulus payout in August 2025 as economic uncertainty stretches into the second half of the year. The stimulus payment is part of a federal relief plan which is aimed at low and middle-income households which are struggling with everyday expenses like food, rent, and utility bills.Under this scheme, eligible citizens will be provided a one-time stimulus check of $1,390. This assistance has been designed keeping in mind those who are struggling with rent, ration, medicine and other essential expenses.
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The stimulus check of $1,390 in August is completely tax-free. This means that you will not have to add this amount to your next year's income and it will not affect any benefits like Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), or housing assistance.
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This stimulus payment relief scheme has been specially designed for those people whose income is limited and eligibility mainly depends on your income and tax status. People in the following categories are likely to receive this payment:
Single tax payers: Income up to 75000Married couples (filling jointly): Income of up to 150 000 dollarsHead of household: up to 112.5kApart from this, people who receive social security benefits, VA and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries, and families with qualifying dependents are automatically eligible for stimulus check. If you have received stimulus payments before and your income has remained stable, you are likely to be eligible this time too.Though there is no official announcement on the official date, it is expected that the stimulus checks will be sent out in mid-summer 2025. The IRS and other related agencies are working on the logistics.You can get this payment in the following ways:Direct Deposit: The fastest and most convenient way, if your bank details are already with the IRS or Social Security.Paper Check: If bank details are not available, the check will be mailed to your address.EIP Debit Card: Some beneficiaries may receive payments in the form of a prepaid card.
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Most people will not need to apply for stimulus check. If you recently filed a tax return or are receiving benefits from Social Security, SSDI, or SSI, you are automatically eligible. But if you have neither filed taxes nor received any benefits, you will have to apply for stimulus checks.IRS will soon update its 'Get My Payment' or 'Check Eligibility' tool for 2025. Through this, you can know whether:Whether you are eligible or notWhen and how your payment is being sentIf there is any problem, what is itYou can get this information by visiting the official website of IRS.
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