India, Aug. 31 -- In recent weeks, there has been some chatter on social media about possible federal stimulus checks coming in September 2025. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed there are no plans to issue new stimulus payments. The only money being sent now is tax refunds from returns already filed.

The IRS is still handling tax returns for fiscal year 2024. People who filed before April 15 are receiving refunds, which may take up to three weeks if filed online. These are refunds for extra taxes paid, not stimulus checks.

The confusion comes from recent leadership changes at the IRS, which has seen up to seven commissioners this year. That turnover, along with new tax laws from Congress, has led to uncertainty. Still, no...