924K In The Hudson Valley Will Soon Get Inflation Relief Checks Up To $400

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The checks are in the mail, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week.

On Friday, Hochul said New York State's first-ever inflation refund checks up to $400 are now being sent to 8.2 million households statewide.

The 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, according to the governor's office.

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And there is more good news for those who are feeling the pinch of inflation the most, the governor pointed out.

As part of her legislative agenda, Hochul secured and enacted initiatives to cut taxes for the middle class to their lowest levels in 70 years, expand New York's Child Tax Credit to up to $1,000 per child, and ensure universal free school meals to save families around $1,600 per child.

"Starting today, we're sending inflation refund checks to over 8 million New Yorkers because it's simple — this is your money and we're putting it back in your pockets," Hochul said on Friday. "I'll never stop fighting to help your family address the rising cost of living — and that's why I also delivered on my promise to cut taxes for the middle class, expand the child tax credit and ensure free school meals for every student."

Taxpayers are eligible for the inflation refund check if they, for tax year 2023, filed Form IT-201, New York State Resident Income Tax Return; reported income within the qualifying thresholds; and 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 income up to $75,000 will receive a $200 check. Single tax filers with incomes over $75,000 but no greater than $150,000 will receive a $150 check.

There are no age restrictions. Filers do not need to do anything to receive an inflation refund check. If you filed a tax return, are below the income thresholds, and no one else claimed you as a dependent, you will receive a check.

Checks started being mailed across the state on Friday, and deliveries will continue throughout October and November. Your check may arrive earlier or later than your neighbors' checks, as mailings will not be based on zip code or region, according to the governor's office,

Additional information from the New York State Tax Department can be found here.