Inflation relief checks in 2023: which states will pay them and amounts
States sending inflation relief checks will continue next year USA. Check which states are sending them and what are the amounts that will be sent in 2023.
For months, inflation registered its highest levels in the last 40 years, so several states approved the sending of stimulus checks or tax refunds to their residents.
Although the year-on-year inflation rate fell from 7.7% to 7.1% in November, according to the Labor Department's Consumer Price Index report, several entities continue to send money in December and will continue next year.
Stimulus and inflation relief checks in 2023: which states pay them and amounts
California
Mailing of the Middle Class Tax Refund up to $1,050 continues in December and into 2023. Payments began mailing out in October but will continue through January of next year. You can find more information and payment dates here.
South Carolina
Taxpayers who filed their 2021 South Carolina individual income tax return by October 17 may receive a refund of up to $800 by December 31.
Colorado
Taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2021 tax return, which was due on October 17, will receive up to $750 by January 31 of the following year.
Idaho
Governor Brad Little authorized tax refunds of $600. Payments began in September but will continue through early January of next year. Here more details of eligibility and how to claim.
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Illinois
Eligible Illinois residents could receive two payments in 2023: an income tax refund of $50 or $100, and a property tax refund of up to $300. Refunds began being issued in September but it will take several months to finish the shipment.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts began mailing refunds to taxpayers of approximately 14% of their state tax liability in November. Anyone who paid personal income taxes for the 2021 tax year and file a 2021 state tax return on or before September 15, 2023 is eligible. Here more details.
New Jersey
About 2 million New Jersey households are eligible for property tax refunds through the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program. Homeowners are eligible for $1,000 or $1,500, while renters can receive up to $450.
There is no confirmed shipping date yet, but the state treasury spokeswoman said it would be "no later than May 2023," according to Patch.com.
New Mexico
In-state residents can still receive a refund of $500 for single filers and $1,000 for joint filers. Residents have until May 2023 to file their 2021 income tax return and qualify for a refund .
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has been sending out a refund of property taxes or rent paid in 2021 for seniors. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but those who qualify for supplemental rebates may receive up to $975.
The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 a year for renters, with half of Social Security income excluded. The deadline for applications is December 31.
Virginia
Taxpayers will receive $250 tax refunds ($500 for joint filers). Eligible residents who filed after July 1 should receive their refund before the end of the year.