New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- As tax season unfolds across the United States, many Americans are wondering whether another stimulus check is on the way.

As of February 16, 2026, there has been no approval from Congress or the Internal Revenue Service for a fourth stimulus payment. The three previous checks were issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the final deadline to claim the third payment expiring on April 15, 2025.

That deadline has now passed, and no additional claims for earlier stimulus checks can be filed. Any online claims suggesting otherwise should be treated with caution, as they may be misleading or fraudulent.

A separate proposal - a $2,000 "tariff dividend" - has been floated by President Donald Trump, who said moderate-in...