We are all eagerly awaiting to know all the information regarding the $2,000 stimulus check for this December, and just like us, millions of Americans are in a huge “hype” to learn more about this topic. And who wouldn’t benefit from $2,000 at this time of excessive inflation and at Christmas! But how true is this announcement? Below, we will tell you what is really happening.
Are there official plans for this stimulus check?
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government has implemented several economic aid programs for those who were most affected by this crazy time we were living through. Both during the Donald Trump administration and under Joe Biden, millions of citizens received checks that served to mitigate the financial impact of the health emergency.
Recently, rumours have begun to circulate about a new $2,000 stimulus check, supposedly approved for distribution before Christmas. However, so far, no government agency has officially confirmed that this will actually exist. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has stated that all previous economic payments have already been issued, and there are no new programs of this type scheduled.
So where does the rumor come from?
The idea of a new stimulus check went viral through social media and digital platforms. Many speculative posts and articles led citizens to believe that the government was planning another round of economic aid for the end of the year. But, despite the enthusiasm generated, there is no evidence to support these claims. In fact, the only official IRS statement indicates that they have already issued all the payments due to them for 2024 and that they cannot even access the application to check the status of their payment (since all have already been issued).
So, there is no $2000 check?
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Unfortunately not, it has been a rumour that has gone viral but there is no evidence that this payment will be issued.
What options do citizens have in the face of these rumours?
Although the possibility of a new stimulus check is not real, the government and local organizations have other resources and benefits that could help citizens face economic difficulties, such as the SNAP program, for example.
What to do in the future?
It is essential to stay informed, and, be careful, keep yourself informed from official sources (such as the official IRS website)!!. It is useless to pay attention to the news we see on social networks if we do not verify that the information is real. So, for the next news regarding checks, remember that they are usually published on the official IRS website. Do not pay attention to what is said on social networks if it is not accompanied by a real source of information, none of us like to feel the disappointment that we have found now!
Why do these rumours arise?
The main factor is the disinformation that spreads on social networks, we are living it practically every day with every ‘fake new’ that appears and thousands of people simply share the information without verifying whether it is real or not. If we add to this the fact that we are in an economic situation that makes us a bit nervous (inflation is not a good thing for anyone, that’s for sure),
So there are those who take advantage of unverified information to put governments and their lack of speed of information on the ropes, thus also taking advantage of the situation of need of many families who are looking for economic solutions that arrive quickly and are effective.
Useful and frequent questions:
- will there be stimulus check then? No, it has been part of a “fake new” issued by social networks.
- 2. When was the last stimulus check issued? It was in 2021, by the Biden Administration (2021 was the toughest year for inflation).
- What do I do if I need financial assistance? There are several federal programs that can help you, such as Social Security or SNAP, you just have to see if you apply.
- How do I avoid falling for more “fake news”? Every piece of information you read, verify it with official sources, this way you will avoid falling into more rumours!