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Reuters8 million New Yorkers to get up to $400 inflation refund

New York State is set to distribute one-time inflation refund checks to over eight million residents starting late September 2025 as part of its 2025-2026 state budget relief measures. This initiative aims to return some of the surplus sales tax revenue the state collected during recent inflationary pressures, helping households offset rising living costs.Who is eligible?To qualify for the refund, individuals must have been full-year residents of New York in the 2023 tax year, filed a state income tax return (Form IT-201), and not have been claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. Partial-year residents and dependents do not qualify for these payments.The amount each recipient receives depends on their 2023 adjusted gross income (AGI) and tax filing status. For example:Single filers and heads of household with $75,000 or less AGI receive $200Single filers and heads of household with incomes between $75,001 and $150,000 receive $150Married couples filing jointly and qualifying surviving spouses with $150,000 or less receive $400Married couples filing jointly with incomes between $150,001 and $300,000 receive $300How and when will payments be issued?Checks will be mailed by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to the address on file from the most recent tax returns using the United States Postal Service. There is no option to claim the payment or file an application separately. The distribution will begin in late September 2025 and extend over several weeks into November, without a specific regional postal order. Residents who have moved since their last tax filing are urged to update their address with the department to avoid delays.Unlike other tax relief programs, such as the STAR property tax rebate, this inflation refund is a direct, one-time payment based on income and filing status, and recipients eligible for both programs can receive them independently.Live EventsNew York Governor Kathy Hochul described the payment program as an essential step to ease the financial burden on working and middle-class families caused by inflation’s impact on daily expenses. The refund checks are part of a broader budget effort that includes increased child tax credits and funding for free school meals to further support families.What this means for New YorkersAs inflation pressures continue to affect household budgets nationwide, New York’s inflation refund checks offer a timely financial boost. The incoming payments will help millions of New Yorkers navigate the economic challenges of 2025 with some breathing room.Residents should monitor their mailboxes starting late September and ensure their mailing address is current with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for seamless delivery.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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