After the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government issued multiple rounds of stimulus checks to assist families in financial distress. While many of these payments have already been distributed, rumors have recently circulated on social media about a new $1,000 stimulus check being approved for all U.S. residents in 2025.
This has caused confusion, especially among low-income individuals and the elderly. Let’s clarify the situation.
Was a $1,000 Stimulus Check Approved for Every U.S. Resident?
No, a new $1,000 stimulus check for all U.S. residents has not been approved. The confusion seems to stem from a misunderstanding regarding the third round of stimulus checks, which were issued in 2021.
That round provided up to $1,400 per person, not $1,000. While most individuals have received their payments, there are still opportunities for those who did not get the full amount or failed to claim it.
What is the Current Opportunity for Missing Payments?
Although the window to claim the third stimulus check (from 2021) is closing, taxpayers still have a chance to claim the remaining amount if they did not receive the full payment. This can be done by filing a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax return. The deadline for this is April 15, 2025.
Eligibility for Claiming the Remaining Third Stimulus Payment
To qualify for the remaining third stimulus payment, individuals must meet certain conditions:
- Valid SSN or ITIN: You must have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
- U.S. Residency Status: You must have been a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien in 2021.
- Income Limits:
- Married Filing Jointly: Your income must be below $150,000.
- Head of Household: Your income must be below $112,500.
- Widowers: If filing as a widower, your income must be below $150,000.
If you meet these criteria and missed or received an incomplete third stimulus payment, you may still be eligible to claim the remaining amount before the deadline.
There is no new $1,000 universal stimulus check for U.S. residents in 2025. The rumors circulating on social media are not based on fact. However, individuals who did not receive the full third stimulus payment in 2021 still have a chance to claim the missing amount by filing their 2021 tax return before April 15, 2025.
