Generated Title: Another Stimulus Check in November? Don't Hold Your Breath, Folks.
Alright, let's get one thing straight right off the bat: if you're holding your breath waiting for a fresh stimulus check to hit your bank account this November, you're gonna be blue in the face. Seriously.
The Stimulus Mirage
Every few weeks, these rumors start swirling again. "Stimulus checks are coming!" "Free money for everyone!" It's like clockwork. And every time, it turns out to be either a complete fabrication or some half-baked state program that helps, like, three people.
This time, it's the same old song and dance. Some online claims are floating around about new federal payments of $1,390, $1,702, or even $2,000. Where do they even get these numbers? It's pulled straight out of thin air. Congress and the IRS haven't said a peep about any of it.
And ofcourse the IRS has to step in and warn people about scams. Shocker. These vultures are preying on people's desperation. I mean, give me a break.
There is that American Worker Rebate Act of 2025, the one Senator Josh Hawley is pushing. Could send folks between $600 and $2,400. But guess what? It's stuck in Congress. Dead in the water. So, yeah, don't count on that one either.
State Shenanigans and Refund Realities
Okay, so the feds ain't playing ball. What about the states? Well, some states are doing stuff. New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Colorado – they all had some kind of "inflation relief" checks going out. But the amounts varied, the eligibility requirements were all over the place, and honestly, it was a drop in the bucket compared to what people are actually struggling with. Are Americans getting stimulus checks in November? Updates on IRS refunds, ANCHOR payments and inflation relief checks
New Jersey's got the ANCHOR property tax relief thing going on. Up to $1,750 for homeowners over 65. Which is great if you're a senior citizen who owns property in New Jersey. For everyone else? Tough luck. The application deadline was October 31st anyway, so you're too late.
And then there's the good old tax refund. Everyone loves a tax refund, right? The IRS says if you filed electronically with direct deposit, you might get it in about 21 days. Unless something goes wrong. Which it usually does. Paper checks? Six to eight weeks. Because apparently, the IRS is still living in the Stone Age.
You can track your refund online. The IRS has a "Where's My Refund" tool. It updates once a day. Overnight. So, you know, don't expect instant gratification. You can also call them at 800-829-1954. Good luck getting through.
Most states have their own refund tracking portals too. Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey... knock yourselves out.
But here's the thing: these aren't stimulus checks. These are refunds of your money. Money you already paid in taxes. It's not free money. It's just the government giving you back what they already took.
The Ghost of Stimulus Past
Let's not forget the three stimulus checks we did get during the COVID era. Those are long gone. The deadline to file for the last one – the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit for 2021 – was April 15, 2025. If you missed it, tough. The money goes back to the Treasury. No appeals. No second chances.
It's over. The stimulus party is over. Time to face reality.
Wake Up, People!
So, are we getting another stimulus check in November? No. Absolutely not. And honestly, maybe that's a good thing. I mean, did those stimulus checks really solve anything? Or did they just paper over the cracks for a little while, while driving up inflation and making the rich richer?
I don't know, man. Maybe I'm just getting old and cynical. But it feels like we're all just waiting for the next handout, instead of actually fixing the problems that are causing us to need handouts in the first place.
Ain't that the truth.