Several states are considering distributing stimulus checks to combat inflation.
But which states are considering sending payments?
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Which states are getting stimulus payments?
The states that are currently considering distributing checks are:
- California
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Maine
- New Mexico
- New York
Each state has a different program with different qualifications. You can click here to read more about it. For example, California has a few different stimulus packages running.
In California, there is the Golden State Stimulus. It is for residents who typically earn the California Earned Income Tax Credit. People with income under $75,000 for the 2020 tax year will receive a check.
Delaware is offering a $300 rebate to single filers and $600 to couples.
In Georgia, single filers can get $250, head of household with dependents will see $375, and $500 for married couples.
Residents who earn less than $100,000 in Hawaii will get $300. Families of four can receive up to $1,200.
Illinois is suspending inflation-based increase on gas tax for six months. The state will also grant a $300 rebate checks to homeowners.
In Maine, single tax payers who earned less than $100,000 will get a one time check for $850. Head of households who make less than $150,000 and married couples earning less than $200,000 will be offered the same rebate.
In New Mexico, $500 will go to single taxpayers and $1,000 to married couples filing jointly.
In New York, the estimated average benefit is nearly $425.
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