Food tax refund: Who qualifies, amounts, and how to request it
Some residents of Colorado may be qualified to receive a food tax refund. Find out who is eligible, how much it is, and how you can apply for the benefit.
The US government offers various forms of financial aid at the federal level. However, in order to supplement this assistance and offer greater relief to their residents, several states in the country have chosen to implement their own aid programs. Such is the case of Colorado, which has approved a tax refund for certain individuals.
According to official information, Colorado residents may be qualified to receive a food and utility reimbursement check of up to $200, depending on the family’s eligibility. Payment could already be requested beginning on the first day of this month. But, who can claim this money and how?
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Food tax refund: Who qualifies?
The food and utility tax refund is available to residents of Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. The reimbursement amount is $100 for food, per person, and $100 for utilities, per family.
To qualify, families must meet certain requirements, such as being Greeley residents at the time of application, and having lived in the city for a minimum period of 10 months in 2023. Likewise, the family’s income must be within the threshold established by the government, according to the number of household members.
- Families of one individual: $36,972 annually
- Family of two members: $48,360 annually
- Family of three members: $59,736 annually
- Family of four members: $71,112 annually
- Family of five members: $82,500 annually
- Family of six members: $93,876 annually
- Family of seven members: $96,012 annually
- Family of eight members: $98,148 annually
*For each extra member, the threshold grows by $2,124
There is an online tool that can help you see if you might be able to qualify for benefits. However, this is just an approximation and the reality might paint a different pictures. It would be best if you apply for these programs to get a clearer picture of what benefit you are eligible to receive.
How do I request a refund?
The food tax refund can be claimed through the registration form available on the city website. If you prefer to deal with an actual person, you can call (970) 350-9748 or go directly to the offices located at Greeley City Hall, 1000, 10th Street. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to complete the process is on May 31.