Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Monday that President Donald Trump’s proposal for a $2,000 tariff rebate would go to "people who need the money." Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested earlier this month that the proposed tariff “dividend ...

Under Burchett’s bill, the standard deduction for those filing jointly or as surviving spouses would increase by $4,000 – the 2026 standard deduction is set to be $32,200 for this group. Heads of household, who face a standard deduction of $24,150 in the next tax year, could see a $3,000 increase. “All other Americans” would see a $2,000 increase.

President Donald Trump pushed back on one of the biggest obstacles to his plan to provide most Americans $2,000 checks from the success of tariffs. "Next year is projected to be the largest tax refund season ever, and we're going to be giving back refunds ...

Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the Internal Revenue Service, no payment can be issued.

President Donald Trump has said US government will give Americans $2,000 checks in mid 2026. But Congress has to OK the spending. Here's what we know.