Rumors have been spreading online about a new round of federal stimulus checks in September 2025. Some posts even claimed the IRS would issue $1,390 or $1,400 payments. The IRS has made it clear: no new federal stimulus is coming this month.
Congress has not passed any law authorizing a fourth nationwide payment. The last chance to claim leftover pandemic-related checks expired on April 15, 2025.
State Relief Checks Are Real
While there is no new federal stimulus, some states are providing direct help through inflation rebate payments. These programs aim to ease the strain of higher living costs.
In New York, over 8 million residents are set to receive one-time relief checks ranging from $150 to $400, depending on income and filing status.
Who Qualifies in New York?
To receive the state’s inflation relief payment, you must:
Have filed Form IT-201 in 2023.
Meet the income requirements.
Not be listed as a dependent on another person’s tax return.
Estimated payment amounts include:
Single filers earning up to $75,000: $200.
Married couples earning up to $150,000: $400.
Other income ranges: $150–$300.
No Application Required
Eligible taxpayers do not need to apply. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will automatically send payments to those who qualify.
Mailings start in late September 2025 and will continue for several weeks.
Payments are issued by mail or direct deposit, depending on how you filed your return.
There is no option to speed up delivery or track an exact payment date.
Despite false claims of a new federal stimulus, millions of New Yorkers will see real relief this fall. Payments of up to $400 will be automatically sent to qualifying households without any action required.
While the IRS has confirmed there will be no national checks, state-level programs like this one offer targeted support to families dealing with the rising cost of living.
