Americans have been struggling financially, and many wanted a fourth stimulus check from the federal government following the first three.
Unfortunately it does not appear that there will be a fourth federal stimulus check.
While this isn’t ideal, millions of Americans are set to see a payment from their local state government.
Which states are sending a fourth stimulus check to Americans?
There are many states opting to send their residents some form a stimulus payment.
It could be in the form of a tax rebate, or a one time payment to offset the crippling rate of inflation.
Georgia is sending residents a stimulus check based on their filing status.
Stimulus: Up to $850 being sent in 11 states
Single filers will see $250, head of household filers will see $375, and joint filers will see $500.
This money is not coming from the American Rescue Act, but instead the state’s surplus budget.
Alaskans will also see a fourth stimulus check worth $3,200.
This is part of the dividend residents are owed every year from oil revenue.
The stimulus part is a $650, one time payment to offset the rising energy costs.
Maine will send $850 payments to its residents to offset the costs of gas and groceries as well.
Some states are sending a fourth stimulus check in the form of a work bonus for those who were front line workers during the pandemic.
Massachusetts is giving out a $500 bonus check to 330,000 workers.
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