New York begins sending out inflation refund checks statewide

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul today says that New York State's first-ever inflation refund checks up to $400 are now being sent to 8.2 million households statewide.

Announced on Friday, checks will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers, with deliveries to continue throughout October and November.

There is no need to apply, sign up or do anything to receive a check.

Eligible recipients include New Yorkers who: filed an IT-201 New York State Resident Income Tax Return; reported income within the qualifying thresholds; or were not claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return.

Joint tax filers with income up to $150,000 will receive a $400 check. Joint tax filers with income over $150,000 but no greater than $300,000 will receive a $300 check. Single tax filers with incomes over $75,000 but no greater than $150,000 will receive a $150 check.

Single tax filers with income up to $75,000 will receive a $200 check.

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