Stimulus Checks in the Form of Tax Refunds? What the Pros Are Saying Is Possible

Extra money might be headed your way from the federal government. This could take a few different forms in 2026, but your tax refund will likely be the starting point. Find out below what you can expect and what the pros are saying is actually possible. Also wanting to know more about potential stimulus checks? Find out more here. Larger Tax Returns as a Stimulus? In 2025, the IRS refunded a total of $328.88 billion to taxpayers — as of Dec. 26, 2025 — according to the IRS. The average tax refund was $ ...