These 20 States Are Sending Out Stimulus Checks.
While there’s little to see in terms of federal bailouts from record inflation , some states are doing their best to help their residents face our current economic reality. Twenty states are sending (or have already sent) one-time rebate checks or other payments to eligible taxpayers. While these payments are not as large as the 2021 pandemic relief federal stimulus checks, they can make a difference for families hit by inflation. Read on to find out if you live in a state that sends out stimulus checks, how much money you can get, and when you can expect to see that check in the mail.
California
How much: $200 to $1,050. This online tool gives you an estimate of the payment amount based on your income, filing status, and whether you have dependents.
Who: The California Middle Class Tax Refund Program is available to residents who:
- File your 2020 California tax return by October 15, 2021.
- In 2020, did not exceed certain income limits.
- Cannot be claimed as a dependent in another person’s 2020 tax year.
- Have been a California resident for at least six months in 2020.
When: About 90% of all direct deposits are due in October 2022. If you received a Golden State Stimulus (GSS) payment last year or earlier this year by direct deposit, you will receive a California middle class tax refund from October 2022. October 7 to October 25, 2022. If you are receiving state payments with a debit card instead, the state will mail mid-range tax refund debit cards between October 24 and December 10, 2022.
Colorado
How much: $750 for individual applicants, $1,500 for joint registration (removal of application status in 2021).
Who: Cash Back is for Colorado residents 18 years of age or older (as of December 31, 2021) who were residents of the state throughout 2021 and who filed their 2021 Colorado income tax return. property tax / rent / heat credit (PTC) rebate.
When: Physical checks were issued by September 30 if you filed your 2021 return by June 30. If you received a Colorado 2021 return deadline extension and filed by the October 17 deadline, your payment will be issued by January 31, 2023.
Connecticut
How much: Up to $250 per child for a maximum of three children ($750 maximum).
Who: The child tax rebate is for residents who declare at least one child (18 or younger) as a dependent on their 2021 federal income tax return and whose 2021 federal adjusted gross income does not exceed 100 $000 for singles and married couples. if filing separately, $160,000 for heads of household or $200,000 for jointly filing married couples who qualify as widows (widowers).
When: Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2022. The state began sending payments at the end of August.
Delaware
How much: $300
Who: Residents who filed their 2020 tax returns.
When: The initial payout round began in May 2022. During the summer, additional payments were made to eligible residents.
Florida
How much: $450 per family.
For whom: The following categories of residents are eligible for a lump sum payment from July 1, 2022:
- adoptive parent
- Member of the foster care program
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Recipient
- Related guardian
- Unrelated guardian
When: Payments were sent in July 2022. If you didn’t get a check and think you should get one, you can call the Florida Department of Children and Families at 850-300-4323.
Georgia
How much: Up to $250 for single and married people filing separately from their spouse, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for married couples filing jointly.
Who: Residents who filed both 2020 and 2021 Georgian income tax returns (non-residents and those filing a partial year return may be eligible for a reduced refund). However, even if you file both returns, you will not receive a check if you:
- Used an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) when filing your return (although you may eventually qualify for a refund after responding to a letter from the Georgia Department of Revenue);
- Do not owe taxes for 2020; or
- Were claimed as dependents on someone else’s 2020 tax return.
When: The first refund checks were sent in May 2022.
Hawaii
How much: $100 or $300 per family member, depending on your 2021 tax status and federally adjusted gross income.
Who it’s for: Residents who filed a 2021 Hawaii income tax return for the 2021 tax year (you must be a resident of Hawaii for at least nine months).
However, you do not qualify if you (1) qualify as a dependent on another person’s federal or Hawaiian tax return, or (2) are a convicted felon in prison, or (3) have been convicted of a misdemeanor, and were in jail for the whole of 2021.
When: Direct deposit payments started coming out in early September. Physical checks will probably not take place until the end of October.
Idaho
How much: Idaho pays two tax credits: the first is more than (1) $75 per family member or (2) 12% tax liability before loans, “other” taxes, payments, and donations on your property. Return of Idaho in 2020. The amount of the second rebate is the greater of: (1) $600 for married couples filing jointly or $300 for all other applicants, or (2) 10% tax liability before credits, “other” taxes, payments and donations. upon returning to Idaho in 2020.
Who it’s for: Residents who filed their 2020 and 2021 Idaho tax returns before the end of 2022 are eligible.
When: The first round of discounts went live in March 2022, and most of the payments have already been sent. The second round of payments came out at the end of September. You can track your rebates using the Idaho Tax Commission’s online tool .
Illinois
How much: Illinois is also posting two tax credits this year: one for income tax and one for property tax. Each eligible resident receives $50 ($100 for a married couple filing a joint return), plus $100 per dependent for up to three dependents. If you claim a property tax deduction on your 2021 Illinois tax return, you can claim up to $300. The amount depends on your 2021 Illinois tax return.
Who: You are eligible for income tax credit if you were an Illinois resident in 2021 and your 2021 Illinois adjusted gross income is less than $200,000 (less than $400,000 for joint filers). To be eligible for the property tax relief, you must be an Illinois resident who paid Illinois property taxes in 2021 at your primary residence in 2020, and the adjusted gross income on your 2021 Illinois tax return must be no more than $250,000 ($500,000 or less for joint filers).
When: The state began sending chargebacks in September, but it is expected to be several months before all payments are delivered. You can track your rebates using the Illinois Department of Revenue’s online tool .
Indiana
How Much: Indiana also sends two payments, the first rebate amount is $125 and the second is $200.
Who: To receive your first refund, you must have filed your 2020 Indiana resident tax return by January 3, 2022. If you are eligible for this first automatic taxpayer refund (ATR), you are eligible for the second. But if you’re not eligible for the former, you can still qualify for the latter if you (1) receive Social Security benefits in 2022 and (2) don’t claim dependents on someone else’s tax return. If so, you must file your 2022 Indiana tax return and claim a second ATR as credit.
When: First round rebates begin in May 2022. Second payments are expected to be delivered by the end of October.
Maine
How Much: $850 per person or $1,700 for a married couple.
Who: Residents who (1) file their 2021 Maine income tax return by October 31, 2022; (2) cannot be claimed as a dependent on anyone’s Maine tax return; and (3) have a 2021 federal adjusted gross income of less than $100,000 (single taxpayers and married taxpayers filing separate returns), $150,000 (head of household applicants), or $200,000 (joint and surviving spouses).
When: The State began sending payments in June and will continue to send payments through 2022 as additional 2021 tax returns are filed (residents must file their 2021 Maine tax return by the end of this month). You can track your rebates using the Maine Tax Service’s online tool .
Massachusetts
How much: The exact amount has not yet been confirmed. This is estimated to be about 13% of the recipient’s tax liability in Massachusetts in 2021.
Who: Residents who filed their 2021 declaration by October 17, 2022.
When: Payments are expected to begin in November 2022.
New Jersey
How much: Property tax credits under the ANCHOR Tax Relief Program depend on your income and whether you are an owner or renter.
- Homeowners with household incomes of $150,000 or less in 2019 will receive $1,500.
- Homeowners with household incomes between $150,001 and $250,000 will receive $1,000.
- Qualifying tenants (income less than $150,000) will receive a $450 rebate.
Who: New Jersey residents who owned or rented a primary home in the state on October 1, 2019. Homeowners cannot have household income in 2019 above $250,000. The limit for tenants is $150,000.
Some New Jersey residents may also receive middle-class tax credits of up to $500 in 2022. These payments began in 2021, but qualified residents can still receive payments after filing a 2020 New Jersey income tax return.
When: Payments will begin to be sent in late spring 2023 (no later than May 2023). Applications are accepted until December 30, 2022.
New Mexico
How much: New Mexico is another state that provides two tax credits: the first rebate is $500 for joint filers, heads of household, and surviving spouses with incomes less than $150,000, and $250 for individuals single filers and married filers filing separate tax returns. returns. The second discount is $1,000 for joint filers, heads of household, and surviving spouses, and $500 for single filers and married people filing separately.
Who: The following New Mexico 2021 taxpayers qualify:
- Joint filing couples, household heads and surviving spouses with incomes of less than $150,000 in 2021.
- Single and married individuals filing separately with an income of less than $75,000.
- Your 2021 state income tax return is due May 31, 2023.
- You cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.
When: The first round of rebate payments began in July 2022, and the second round of payments were sent in separate installments in June and August 2022. Additional payments will be sent automatically after the 2021 New Mexico tax return is filed and processed. May 31, 2023).
New York
How Much: New York State homeowners were to receive a property tax rebate of up to $1,050. New York City households returned an average of $425 . There are many variables for these payments, and you can use the New York City Department of Taxation and Finance ‘s online “check” tool to see how much you are entitled to. According to the state, the average payout will be about $270.
Who: Under the State Homeowner Tax Credit, homeowners in New York City can receive an upfront payment of the new tax credit for tax year 2022 if they are eligible for or exempt from the 2022 School Tax Credit (STAR). Their 2020 income must be $250,000 or less.
In addition, New York State is also sending payments to people who received at least $100 for either or both of the State Child Credit or Earned Income Credit for the 2021 tax year. The New York State income tax return for 2021 must be filed by April 18, 2022, unless an extension of the filing deadline has been granted (the filing deadline is October 17, 2022).
When: Homeowners who received a school tax credit or exemption (STAR) during fiscal year 2023 were due to receive a check by the end of August. If you think you qualify for benefits but haven’t received your check, you can apply before the end of November.
Oregon
How much: $600 per family.
Who: Low-income residents who claimed a state income tax credit on their 2020 Oregon income tax return and lived in Oregon from July 1 to December 31, 2020. Their Oregon tax return must have been filed by December 31, 2021 (or an amended 2020 return could have been filed by April 15, 2022).
When: Payments began in June 2022 and ended on July 31, 2022.
Pennsylvania
How Much: For eligible homeowners, property tax/rent rebate amounts range from $250 to $650. For tenants, the standard discount is $500 or $650. Some seniors can get up to $975 off. For those who received a property tax rebate last year, their 2022 rebate has been reduced to 70% of the 2021 amount.
Who: The state property tax/rental refund program is for Pennsylvanians over 65, widows (widows) aged 50 or older, or persons with disabilities aged 18 or older. There is also an annual income cap of $35,000 for homeowners and $15,000 for renters (excluding 50% of your Social Security benefits).
When: Checks have been delivered since August 2022. Payments will continue until 2023 and you can apply before the end of the year.
Rhode Island
How much: $250 per child, up to a maximum of $750 (only applies to children aged 18 or under at the end of 2021).
For whom: The child tax refund depends on your income and filing status as claimed on your 2021 Rhode Island tax return. If you are married and filed jointly, you are eligible for a rebate if your federal adjusted gross income is $200,000 or less. For any other filing status, your federal AGI cannot exceed $100,000.
When: On October 3, the state began sending checks to residents who filed their 2021 Rhode Island tax return on August 31, 2022. Checks are issued on an ongoing basis. For people who filed an extended tax return by October 17, 2022, the state will begin mailing checks in December 2022. You can track your rebates using the Rhode Island Internal Revenue Service’s online tool .
South Carolina
How Much: Currently up to $700; the actual limit amount will not be announced until at least November.
Who: You are eligible for the 2022 tax credit if you file your 2021 South Carolina income tax return by February 15, 2023, and you owe tax year 2021 state income tax (ie. e. you have state tax liabilities).
Note. The original application deadline was October 17, 2022, but has been pushed back to February 15 for South Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Ian.
When: If you file by October 17, 2022, your discount will be issued by December 31, 2022. If you file between October 17, 2022 and February 15, 2023, your discount check will be issued on March 31, 2023 G.
Virginia
How much: Up to $250 or $500 for joint applicants.
Who: Residents who filed their 2021 Virginia income tax return before November 1, 2022 and have a 2021 net tax liability in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Taxation website has more information about eligible taxpayers.
When: Discounts began to roll out as part of the soft launch, starting September 16th. According to CNET , the agency expects 2.9 million discounts to be issued by October 11. Eligible residents who applied by July 1st must receive their discounts by October 31st. If you file your tax return between September 6 and November 1, 2022, expect payment within four months from the date you filed your tax return.