Stimulus October 2022: 9 states including Alaska, Maine, Illinois, Delaware giving payments worth up to $3,200

Nine American states are offering citizens relief payments as prices continue to soar.

While the federal government has balked at approving another nationwide relief check, several states still have plans in place to send direct payments to their residents this year.

More than a dozen states approved some form of relief packages for their residents this year in the face of record-high inflation.

In addition to rebates and stimulus checks, certain states chose to provide relief by expanding tax credits.

In other states, massive budget surpluses automatically triggered tax refunds for residents.

In October, there are seven states that will start or continue with the distribution of relief funds.

1. Alaska – $3,200

In June, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a bill into law that allows Alaskans to pocket $3,200.

Citizens were to get a $650 energy relief payment and another $2,550 as part of the state’s Permanent Fund dividend.

The Permanent Fund dividend pays an amount of the state’s oil wealth to residents each year.

Both payments went out as a lump sum on September 20, according to the state and Alaskans who receive direct deposits should have gotten funds almost immediately.

However, paper checks will start to go out beginning the week of October 3.

2. California – $1,050

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state’s budget in June, which included $17billion worth of inflation relief in form of tax rebates.

Roughly 23million people are in line for payments of $200 to $1,050.

According to California’s Franchise Tax Board, payments will be distributed between October 2022 and January 2023.

Eligibility and payment amounts are dependent on income, tax filing status, and household size.

The state has an estimator that can help you determine your eligibility and see how much cash you can expect to receive.

3. Delaware – $300

In April, Delaware lawmakers agreed to send $300 to any residents who filed a tax return in the state in 2020 or 2021.

While most eligible residents should have got their checks over the summer, the state’s finance secretary, Rick Geisenberger told Delaware Public Media up to 100,000 checks were to be sent out between August and October.

4. Hawaii – $300

The state of Hawaii started sending tax rebates over the summer to help residents deal with rising prices.

Taxpayers who reported an income below $100,000 were in line to receive $300.

Those earning more than $100,000 but less than $200,000 a year were eligible for $100.

According to Hawaii’s Department of Taxation, while the state started sending refunds during the last week of August, those who are receiving paper deposits will have to wait until the end of October.

5. Illinois – up to $300

Millions of Illinois residents were sent direct relief payments worth up to $300 from September 12.

However, officials have warned that checks can take up to eight weeks to arrive.

Single taxpayers will get a rebate of $50 while joint filers will get a $100 payment.

Families with dependents are set to receive up to $300.

Single Illinoisans will be eligible for a refund if their adjusted gross income was under $200,000.

Meanwhile, the threshold for joint filers is $400,000.

Illinoisans have until October 17 to file their taxes but those who have submitted their 2021 returns will get their rebate automatically.

6. Maine – up to $1,700

Maine has been sending out rebate checks worth $850 per individual and $1,700 for an average family.

While the state distributed the majority of payments in June and July, some rebates will take some time to hit mailboxes.

Governor Janet Mills’ office said that checks will continue to go out on a rolling basis through the end of 2022.

These will be based on 2021 tax returns, which must be filed no later than October 17.

To qualify for a rebate check, you must meet a few requirements.

As far as income goes, an individual must not exceed $100,000, while heads of the household and couples can make up to $150,000 and $200,000, respectively.

7. New York – up to $270

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on September 8 that eligible New Yorkers could receive up to $270 in a new stimulus payment

Known as the Additional NYS Child and Earned Income Tax Payment, New Yorkers who filed a 2021 tax return and received the Empire State Child Credit and/or the Earned Income Credit qualify.

Checks will include one or both payments and the minimum amount issued is $25.

Eligible New Yorkers will be mailed their checks automatically.

Those who qualify can expect to receive their checks on or by October 31.

New Yorkers do not need to report the payment when they file their 2022 income tax return.

8. Rhode Island – $750

Certain Rhode Island families can receive up to $750 in a child tax rebate.

Any Rhode Island taxpayer with dependents 18 or under is eligible for the credit, and no application is necessary.

Taxpayers who filed by August 31 will start receiving rebates in October.

For those taking advantage of the October 17 extended filing deadline, rebates will be issued starting in December.

All rebates will be sent by check, and there will be no direct deposits.

9. Virginia – $500

The Virginia General Assembly has approved a tax rebate for eligible residents.

Virginia residents who filed their taxes before July 1, 2022, are likely to have started receiving their rebates in September, but some will have to wait until October for their relief checks.

All rebates will be sent by October 17, according to WDBJ Roanoke, so all eligible Virginians should receive the cash by October 31.

A resident’s tax liability, which is the amount of taxes owed minus any credits throughout the year, will determine if they receive the one-time payment.

Individual taxpayers will be eligible to get a payment worth up to $250, WJLA reported.

Meanwhile, couples who filed their taxes together can receive a payment, worth up to $500.

Residents who think they may qualify for the tax rebate must file their taxes by November 1 if they haven’t already, according to the Virginia Department of Taxation.