10 states that are giving out gas cards and tax rebates

Millions of people could receive up to $1,000 dollars.

Given inflation and rising gas prices, people are looking for help.

Which states are offering support?

THE PRICE OF GAS KEEPS RISING. The price of gasoline has continued increasing in recent days. Prices have never been as high as they have been in recent weeks. The current cost of a gallon of gas is approximately $5, which is creating a hardship for consumers.

For this reason, many states have offered financial support to lower income people in order to help them face this crisis and deal with rising costs. In 10 states, gas checks and tax rebates being handed out in an unusual move and eligible people could to receive up to $1,000 dollars.

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Around 10 states will be providing financial support to millions of people who are experiencing difficulties due to the excessive increase in the price of gasoline that has created stress in recent weeks. Gasoline is currently selling at $5 a gallon, breaking a new record.

Americans are facing the highest inflation seen in 40 years, so the increase in gas prices has hit average households particularly hard. For that reason, filling their tanks is becoming more difficult every day. The problem has escalated to new levels, so much so that families near the border are making trips to Mexico to fill their tanks.

Which states will offer financial help?

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Chicago is one of the cities that has been offering support to pay for transportation expenses and has created a card worth around $150 dollars to help people pay fill their tanks. Through the Chicago Moves program, beneficiaries will be able to fill up at the designated locations.

“Chicago Moves will issue up to 50,000 $150 prepaid gas cards and 100,000 $50 prepaid transit cards to eligible residents citywide. The use of the gasoline card will be limited to the purchase of gasoline at the pumps located at any service station within the City of Chicago,» the government reported. Filed Under: US gas checks

When will the gas cards be distributed?

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The Chicago Moves program began on April 27, 2022 and the cards began to be distributed from May to September. Authorities explained that a lottery is being held where people who apply will have the opportunity to receive up to $150 dollars, which is meant to cover transportation costs.

«Applications for Chicago Moves will open on April 27, 2022, and cards will be distributed every month from May through September,» reported the Chicago Moves page. “The Lottery will be held in the second week of May through September. To be considered for each month’s lottery, applications must be submitted by the first day of that month. Filed Under: US gas checks

Does Colorado offer financial support?

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Although the Colorado government has begun to extend economic support, it is not precisely for gasoline. According to the data, around 3.1 million taxpayers will be affected by the cut-off date for the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) rebate being so close. Applications were due June 10 and on July 10 they will obtain the results. But they are still in time to request support for the next round.

“The Department requests that you don’t call about your refund before the applicable payment date because service representatives will not be able to update you on the status of your application until then. If your application is not approved, the Department will send you a letter via mail. You can check the status of your refund online by following the instructions below.» Colorado Taxation Division. Filed Under: US gas checks

What are the Colorado PTC requirements?

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For this reason, they pointed out that one of the main requirements is that Coloradans be around 65 years of age or older, have lived in the state for a full year; If you have a spouse and file jointly, you must be around 58 years of age or disabled —regardless of how old you are.

“You resided in Colorado the entire year. Your income is under the limit for the year (including your spouse, if applicable) listed in the table below. You (or your spouse, if applicable) were: Disabled for the entire year (regardless of age) or you were at least 65 years old by December 31, 2021, or are a surviving spouse at least 58 years old by December 31, 2021,” reported the Colorado Taxation website. Filed Under: US gas checks

Is Georgia included?

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Colorado is not the only state that is offering financial support so its citizens can meet their expenses in times of need. The Georgia government is also offering a tax rebate. It will be $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of households and $500 for married people filing jointly, The Sun reported.

«Georgia’s individual income tax is based on the taxpayer’s federal adjusted gross income, adjustments required by Georgia law, and taxpayer filing requirements.» Georgia state.

“We are taking quick action”

Through a press release, Governor Kemp pointed out that they are taking rapid measures to reduce the impact of inflation and pointed out that the administration continues to ensure that the residents of the state are not overburdened by inflation and rising gas prices.

“In Georgia, we are taking quick action to lessen the impact of the federal administration’s disastrous policies that have fueled record inflation over the past year by putting taxpayers’ money back into the pockets of working Georgians. I am grateful to our Office of Planning and Budget and the members of the Georgia General Assembly who worked with us to ensure this important measure was passed,” said Governor Kemp.

Does Connecticut offer support?

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Connecticut opened space for more families to file their claims for child tax credit payments worth up to $750. The objective of this program is to be able to help families to with the costs of raising children.

“The Child Tax Refund, which was recently authorized by the Connecticut General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont, is aimed at helping Connecticut families with children. You may be eligible for a child tax refund of up to a maximum of $750 ($250 per child up to three children).»

In Maine?

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Maine is working on financial support for their residents and the government has decided to offer around 850,000 people, $850 checks to help with rising prices. For this reason, they indicated that the aid will continue.

«The people of Maine are dealing with rising costs as a result of pandemic-driven inflation, ranging from higher energy costs to higher prices for everyday goods,» the government said. «The Governor’s proposal was supported by the Legislature and checks for $850 will be sent to approximately 858,000 Mainians, for a total of $729.3 million returned to taxpayers,» they reported.

Does Minnesota offer support?

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Minnesota is also reporting frontline payments for people who are having a hard time with the Covid-19 pandemic. It is for this reason that Governor Tim Walz enacted the Pay for Workers law, which will allow thousands of people to get by even with the recent rise in prices.

“To thank Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, Governor Tim Walz signed the Pay Frontline Workers Act into law on April 29, 2022, allowing those workers request a payment for frontline workers. The application dates are from June 8 to July 22, 2022,” reported the Minnesota Frontline Worker page.