$400 Inflation Relief Checks Are Already Arriving in New York!

Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that the first inflation relief checks are being sent in New York.

The amount is up to $400 for those eligible under this relief program.

They began being mailed out on September 26 and will continue through October and November.

The payments come at a time when inflation continues to affect households.

The Hispanic community, with heavy expenses in rent, food, and basic services, will see in these refund checks an immediate relief.

The states of Georgia and Pennsylvania also have programs ranging from $150 to $1,000, depending on marital status, income, and each taxpayer’s eligibility.

Inflation Refund Checks in New York

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Beneficiaries: 8.2 million eligible households.

Method: mailed automatically, no registration required.

Goal: to provide relief to families affected by the cost of living.

In addition, the governor expanded benefits such as:

Middle-class tax cuts to their lowest in 70 years.

Child tax credit up to $1,000.

Universal free school meals, with an estimated savings of $1,600 per child.

Contact: To access the inflation relief checks, call the New York Department of Taxation and Finance: 518-457-5149 (for Spanish, press 2).

Refunds in Georgia

Law HB 112 allows a refund of up to $500:

Single: $250

Heads of household: $375

Married filing jointly: $500

These inflation refund checks will be processed following the return instructions included in the taxpayer’s tax filing.

Contact: Georgia Department of Revenue: 877-423-6711 (877-GADOR11). Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST).

Aid in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania there’s another relief program directed at seniors and people with disabilities facing dificulties because of inflation:

Amounts: between $380 and $1,000, with supplements up to $500.

Income: up to $46,520 annually.

This program seeks to provide help with the cost of living for those who spend much of their income on housing and basic services.

Contact: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue: 1-888-222-9190.

What’s Next for Inflation Refund Checks

In New York, inflation relief checks will continue arriving through November.

In Georgia and Pennsylvania, eligibility will depend on income and age.