There Will Be No More Stimulus Checks for Californians or Anyone Else. Despite widespread claims on social media, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially stated that there are no plans for a fourth round of stimulus checks.
The misinformation has been circulating through Facebook posts, consistently asserting that residents of 10 states, including California, would receive additional payments starting November 30.
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Clarification from IRS Spokesperson
Anthony Burke, a spokesperson for the IRS, has addressed the rumors and confirmed that the information is false. He emphasized that there is no fourth round of stimulus checks planned by the Treasury Department.
Previous Stimulus Check History
The federal government had previously issued three rounds of stimulus checks, officially known as Economic Impact Payments, between March 2020 and March 2021.
These payments, totaling $814 billion across approximately 476 million transactions, were intended to alleviate financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, the IRS provided a 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit for taxpayers who had a new child in 2021, allowing them to claim cash payments.
Origins of Rumors Unclear
The source of the rumors remains unclear. While CBS News reported in August that residents of certain states might receive checks by the end of the year, this was attributed to state budget considerations rather than any federal program.
No Immediate Stimulus for Californians
In conclusion, residents of California and other states should not anticipate receiving a new round of stimulus checks from the government in the near future. The IRS has explicitly refuted the claims circulating on social media, emphasizing that no such program is in place.
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The IRS has debunked social media claims of a fourth stimulus check, clarifying that no such program is planned. Residents, including those in California, are advised not to expect additional government stimulus checks at this time.
