Tag: payment

Is There a Stimulus Check Coming? No New Federal Payment for 2026 or 2027, but These State Payments Are Real

No. Congress hasn't approved a new federal stimulus check for 2026 or 2027, and none is scheduled. The last federal Economic Impact Payments went out in 2021. There is real money going out, though. It's coming from states, as rebates, tax credits and property tax relief. And a couple of…

Paying Taxes With a Credit or Debit Card in 2026–2027: Fees and the New IRS Card Rule

If you owe the IRS or your state after filing, paying by card costs you a convenience fee of 1.75% to 2.95%, depending on the processor and card type. That's the number that should drive this decision, not the rewards points. Cash flow gets tight for a lot of filers…