
Across the United States, online searches for 'IRS relief payment 2025' have skyrocketed in recent weeks as Americans rush to find out whether a new round of government payouts is on the way. Millions are asking the same questions: What is the payment? How much could I get? Am I eligible?
The frenzy has been fuelled by a wave of viral social media posts and clickbait videos claiming that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing to send out fresh relief checks this year.