Stimulus Check 2022: Which States Are Sending More Checks?

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In response to the ongoing need that many Americans are experiencing, several state governments have chosen to intervene and provide stimulus money to the public. Even though not all of the plans have been made public, here are the 10 states that have stimulus checks or tax breaks on the table for 2022.

Stimulus Check Available In 10 States

Colorado: A tax credit of $400 for individuals and $800 for joint filers is available to the state’s 3.1 million “full-time” residents. Georgia: The state of Georgia provides reimbursements between $250 and $500. Families can receive up to $375, married couples can receive up to $500, and single filers can receive up to $250.

David Ige, the governor of Hawaii, has suggested giving each citizen of the state a $100 Stimulus Check. Hawaiians making just under $100,000 will be eligible for a $300 stipend. Idaho’s governor, Brad Little, has authorized a 12% rebate for residents of the state. Refunds started to arrive in March for residents who selected the direct transfer option.

J.B. Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, has authorized a $100 award for individuals and a $50 refund for dependents. In comparison to married couples, Indiana residents will receive $125, which is double the amount. A one-time stimulus payment of $850 was enacted into law by Maine Governor Janet Mills for anyone’s income less than $100,000.

New Jersey’s Phil Murphy, the governor, has approved a $500 one-time payment to families.

New Mexico: Those who file their 2021 tax returns and make less than $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for couples will receive a $250 or $500 Stimulus Check. In June, New Mexico will give single and married filers, respectively, $500 and $1000 in awards. New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has approved legislation that would temporarily suspend the $0.16 gas tax until the end of the year and grant property tax relief Stimulus Check of up to $970. Anyone making under $250,000 annually is qualified for this property tax credit.