Three direct payment programs worth up to $1200 are available to thousands of Americans – deadlines are fast approaching
The federal government may have stopped granting payments, but local governments are tapping into the budget of the American Rescue plan or in their surplus to help qualifying households combat inflation.
Here are the three deadlines that are coming up that will require eligible Americans to take action.
1. Hawaii
In the coming days, Hawaii will be sending out rebates in multiple batches – but you need to be aware of a deadline at the end of the year.
Single taxpayers that have an adjusted gross income of less than $100,000 will get $300 each.
Couples that earn less than $200,000 will also get $300 per person in their household.
This means a family of four could get $1,200.
But if your family’s income exceeds those thresholds, you’ll get $100 per person.
To qualify for a rebate, you must complete a state tax return, which must be filed by December 31.
The first set of rebates will go out to taxpayers tomorrow, September 9, according to governor David Ige’s office.
That will be followed by the arrival of a combination of 100,000 paper checks and direct deposits on September 12.
Also, the state will send another batch out on September 13.
“Paper check refunds will be made in batches of 2,000 until additional check stock arrives,” the governor’s office said.
“Once the check stock is received, paper refunds will increase to 90,000 per week.”
Those who filed by July 31 are expected to receive their payment by the end of October.
“This is dependent on the arrival of check stock,” the governor’s office said.
2. Missouri
Depending on the amount spent on gas, Missouri residents can get tax refunds for gas bought between October 2021 and June 2022.
Drivers who do file a claim could see up to $15 to $20 in gas rebates for that time period.
Missouri residents must apply with the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Show your vehicle ID number, add the total gas gallons during the eligible period, and prove the amount with your gas receipts.
Those seeking a gas rebate in the state must file an application with the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) by September 30.
That means there are only weeks left to claim.
3. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania offers a Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50, as well as older and disabled people over 18.
The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters.
The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975.
Eligible residents have until the end of the year to fill out an online application.
The state started issuing 260,294 to qualifying Pensylvannians earlier this month.
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