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Tariff Revenue Rebate Program August 2025

Status: Under Congressional Review

This program is currently proposed and has not been approved or funded by Congress.

What Are Tariff Rebate Checks?

Tariff rebate checks are a proposed economic relief program designed to distribute revenues collected from import tariffs back to American households. The program aims to offset increased consumer costs resulting from trade policies and tariffs on imported goods.

Under the proposal, the federal government would collect tariff revenues from imported goods and redistribute a portion of these funds directly to eligible households through rebate checks, similar to previous stimulus payment programs.

Proposed Payment Amounts

Lower Income Households

$1,500 - $2,000

For households with income below $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (joint)

Middle Income Households

$500 - $1,500

For households with income between $75,000-$150,000 (single) or $150,000-$300,000 (joint)

Proposed Eligibility Requirements

  • US citizens and legal permanent residents
  • Filed a federal tax return in the previous year
  • Meet income thresholds (phase-out above certain income levels)
  • Valid Social Security Number for all household members

How Tariff Rebates Would Work

1

Tariff Collection

Federal government collects tariffs on imported goods at ports of entry

2

Revenue Allocation

A portion of tariff revenues is allocated for household rebates

3

Eligibility Determination

IRS determines eligible households based on tax return data

4

Payment Distribution

Direct deposits or checks sent to eligible households

Stay Updated

As this program is still under review, details may change significantly. We recommend:

  • • Following congressional proceedings and votes on the proposal
  • • Checking official government sources for updates
  • • Ensuring your tax return information is up to date
  • • Being cautious of scams claiming to offer early access to rebates