Fact Check: IRS Confirms New $2,000 Direct Deposit for January 2026: What Retirees and Taxpayers Should Know

As 2026 gets underway, many retirees and other Americans are watching for updates about a $2,000 payment from the Internal Revenue Service. Unlike the broad stimulus checks issued during the 2020-21 pandemic, this January 2026 payment is not a universal federal stimulus check approved by Congress, and it is not officially labeled as one by … Read more