With the federal government offering limited immediate relief in response to record inflation, 19 states have taken the initiative to provide financial aid to their residents. These state-level payments vary significantly, ranging from hundreds to over a thousand dollars. However, experts suggest that while these measures may alleviate some individual financial strain, they are unlikely to significantly impact inflation.
State-by-State Breakdown of Relief Programs
1. Alaska: $3,200 Total Payments
In Alaska, residents benefit from the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program, which has seen a significant increase this year, reaching $3,284 per eligible recipient. Additionally, a $650 energy relief payment has been provided. Direct deposit recipients received their payments on September 20, while those opting for paper checks began receiving theirs in early October.
2. California: Up to $1,050 Rebate
California’s Middle-Class Tax Refund offers up to $1,050 for eligible residents. Single taxpayers making $75,000 or less receive $350, while couples filing jointly get $700. Additional payments are available for households with dependents. Direct deposits started in early October, with debit card payments expected between late October and January 2025.
3. Colorado: $750 Rebate Payments
Colorado has issued $750 rebates to individual filers and $1,500 to joint filers. Payments began in March, prioritized for those who filed their 2021 state tax returns by June 30. Late filers can expect their checks by January 31, 2025.
4. Delaware: $300 Rebate Payments
Delaware’s $300 “relief rebate” was distributed to taxpayers who filed their 2020 state tax returns, with payments issued starting in May. A second application period opened in late 2022, with distribution expected after reviewing all applications.
5. Florida: $450 Payments
Florida’s Hope Florida program provided $450 per child to households with children, including foster and TANF recipients. Payments were mailed out by July 25.
6. Georgia: Up to $500 Rebate
Georgia’s rebate, due to a budget surplus, offered up to $500 to married couples filing jointly. Payments were issued in August to eligible 2021 tax filers.
7. Hawaii: $300 Rebate Payments
Hawaii’s $300 rebate went to those earning under $100,000 annually. Payments were issued from September for those who filed their 2021 tax returns by August 31.
8. Idaho: $75 to $300 Rebate Payments
Idaho issued rebates of either $75 or 12% of 2020 taxes. A second round, providing $300 to individual filers and $600 to couples, began processing in late September.
9. Illinois: $50 to $300 Rebates
Illinois residents received up to $300 in rebates, with payments starting in September. The rebates included both individual and property tax rebates.
10. Indiana: $325 Rebate Payments
Indiana’s $125 and $200 rebates were distributed in 2022, with direct deposits starting in May and additional payments rolling out in August.
11. Maine: $850 Direct Relief Payments
Maine issued $850 payments to qualifying residents, with distribution starting in June. This one-time relief was funded by a state budget surplus.
12. Massachusetts: 14% Tax Rebates
Massachusetts is disbursing 14% of 2021 tax liabilities to eligible taxpayers. Refunds began in mid-December for those who filed by the October 17 deadline.
13. Minnesota: $488 Payments for Frontline Workers
Minnesota provided $488 to frontline workers meeting specific income and employment criteria. Applications for this payment have closed.
14. New Jersey: $500 Rebate Checks
New Jersey issued up to $500 rebate checks to nearly a million families, including those filing with taxpayer identification numbers.
15. New Mexico: $500 to $1,000 Rebates
New Mexico’s $500 to $1,000 rebates were split into two payments in 2022, with direct deposits or checks sent to those who filed their 2021 tax returns.
16. Oregon: $600 Direct Payments
Oregon issued $600 payments to low-income households that received earned income tax credits in 2020. Payments were distributed by July 31, 2022.
17. Rhode Island: $250 Rebate per Child
Rhode Island sent $250 per child, up to $750, to households with qualifying dependents. Payments began in October.
18. South Carolina: Up to $800 Rebate Checks
South Carolina’s $800 rebates were distributed based on tax returns, with payments issued by the end of 2022.
19. Virginia: $250 Rebates
Virginia approved $250 rebates per taxpayer, with payments expected by the end of the year for those who filed by the October 17 deadline.
These state-level relief measures represent a significant effort to provide financial support amid rising inflation, though their broader economic impact remains to be seen.
or a specific category with our 
Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open.