As the U.S. continues to experience low inflation, stimulus checks and tax refunds are being sent out. As inflation keeps reaching its highest levels in the last 40 years, a number of U.S. states have approved the sending of payments. Before Thanksgiving, we inform you of the locations of the stimulus checks.
California
The state legislature gave its approval for the Middle-Class Tax Refund of up to $1,050 to be sent. The payments will keep coming until January of the following year, starting in October. Here, we provide further information, eligibility standards, and payment claim procedures.
Hawaii
Although the state's tax refund process started in September, actual checks won't be mailed until the end of October. Residents will receive a $300 tax refund this year if their income was under $100,000 in 2021 or $200,000 if they filed jointly. Dependents are also eligible for a refund. A one-time payment of $100 will be given to individuals with incomes over $100,000 and couples with incomes over $200,000
Idaho
A measure permitting 192,000 $600 tax refund cheques was approved by the Idaho Legislature's Special Session on Sept. 1, and Governor Brad Little signed it. The state offers more information on eligibility requirements and filing procedures. The governor declared that "by Thanksgiving, almost everyone who didn't file their tax return late or had a complication or was flagged should get it."
Illinois
The Universal Basic Income pilot program will give $500 payments to about 150 households in Evanston. For a year, there will be a monthly delivery. The first payment will be issued on Nov. 1, 2022.
Indiana
The $200 that will be given to residents this month was approved by the Indiana Legislature to be sent.
New Mexico
Checks up to $400 will be given to some households. The availability of state money will determine eligibility and payment amounts. Priority will be given to candidates with the lowest incomes. Mail-order checks will be delivered in November.
New York
New Yorkers who filed state tax returns for 2021 and were eligible for the Empire State Child Credit and/or the Earned Income Credit will be able to receive an average payout of $270 later this month.
Virginia
The IRS will repay taxpayers $250 ($500 for joint filers). Residents who met the requirements and filed before July 1 need to get their refund by Oct. 31. Over the course of the rest of the year, the remaining checks will be distributed.
