If you feel the grocery store or gas station prices are more expensive, it might take some of the burden off your wallet. Legislation has been introduced (and in some cases passed) at both the federal and state levels to send rebates or stimulus checks directly to Americans.
Unlike previous pandemic relief efforts, however, these payments are more targeted and much smaller. This is not because the government has developed a habit of being mean. Instead, it’s more about helping Americans fend off rising prices without fueling inflation.
“Los programas que se centran en sectores o grupos específicos, como una tarjeta de gasolina o un gasto basado en un umbral de ingresos, podrían teóricamente ayudar a aliviar parte del sufrimiento asociado con el precio de ciertos bienes o servicios… en general, no habrá impacto en el precio, lo que crea demasiada presión”, dijo Andrew Patterson, economista internacional sénior de Vanguard.
Various governments, from the federal to the state level, are working to ease the burden on taxpayers in a world of rising prices.
$100 pago mensual de devolución de energía federal
On March 17, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), John Larson (D-CT), and Lauren Underwood (D-IL) introduced the Gas Kickback Act of 2022. In its early stages, the law would pay eligible taxpayers a $100 monthly energy rebate, with an additional $100 for each dependent.
Currently, the structure of payment eligibility is similar to previous stimulus payments. Married applicants filing jointly with an income of up to $150,000 and single applicants up to $75,000 are eligible for full payment and higher income exit tiers.
The bill must be passed by Congress before payments can begin.
Programas de cheques de estímulo y reembolso estatales aprobados
Six states have passed legislation to provide tax breaks for their residents. Here’s how these payments work:
Georgia
Due to the historic state budget surplus, Georgia residents who filed 2020 and 2021 tax returns are eligible for a tax refund based on their tax return status:
- Solicitantes individuales: hasta $250
- Jefe de Familia: Hasta $375
- Declaración conjunta de casados: hasta $500
También hay descuentos disponibles si debe impuestos estatales sobre la renta u otros pagos, como los residentes menores de edad.
Residents who filed taxes before Governor Brian Kemp signed the law into law will receive their tax refund in a separate payment.
Los contribuyentes de Georgia pueden obtener más información sobre el Departamento de Ingresos de Georgia.
Idaho
En febrero, el gobernador de Idaho, Brad Little, firmó una legislación para proporcionar a los habitantes de Idaho $350 millones en reembolsos de impuestos. Hay dos criterios de elegibilidad:
- Residentes de tiempo completo de Idaho y que presenten declaraciones de impuestos de 2020 y 2021, o
- Viva a tiempo completo en Idaho y solicite reembolsos de préstamos de alimentos.
Payments begin in March. Each taxpayer will receive either $75 or 12% of their 2020 Idaho tax, whichever is greater (see Line 20 of Form 40 for the amount of tax you file). Rebates apply to every taxpayer and dependent.
La Comisión Tributaria primero emitirá el reembolso a los contribuyentes que recibieron un reembolso mediante depósito directo y luego enviará un cheque de reembolso en papel.
Los residentes del estado también pueden consultar el estado de su descuento en línea.
Indiana
Like Georgia, Indiana will end 2021 with a healthy budget surplus. In December 2021, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that Indiana taxpayers will receive a one-time $125 rebate after filing their 2021 taxes.
There is no income requirement. Residents must file a 2020 state tax return by January 3, 2022, and a 2021 Indiana state tax return by April 18, 2022 to be eligible. Payments begin in May and are expected to continue through midsummer, according to a national information site.
Los contribuyentes que presenten su declaración juntos recibirán un depósito único de $250.
La mayoría de los contribuyentes obtienen reembolsos adicionales a través del depósito directo. Si cambia de banco o no proporciona información de depósito directo, recibirá un cheque en papel a fines del verano.
Visit the State Department of Revenue website for more information. We will add more information for taxpayers who did not receive payment by September 1.
Maine
Gov. Janet Mills signed a supplemental budget on April 20 authorizing $850 in direct aid to Maine taxpayers. Eligible are full-time residents with a federally adjusted gross income of less than $100,000 ($150,000 if filing as a head of household, or $200,000 if filing together as a married couple). Couples filing together will receive relief checks totaling $1,700 per taxpayer.
Whether or not taxpayers owe state income tax, they are entitled to payment.
Los residentes que aún no hayan presentado su declaración de impuestos estatales de 2021 deben enviar el pago antes del 31 de octubre.
The one-time payment is funded by the state’s surplus and is scheduled to be mailed to the address on your Maine 2021 tax return beginning June 1.
The supplemental budget also includes increased benefits for Maine Income Tax Credit (EITC) beneficiaries.
Nueva Jersey
In the fall of 2021, Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature approved budget measures that will send one-time rebate checks of up to $500 to nearly 1 million households.
Now, Murphy is proposing to set aside an additional $53 million to pay $500 to people who file their taxes using a tax ID instead of a Social Security number. These newly eligible individuals will include non-resident and resident aliens, their spouses and dependents.
New mexico
A principios de marzo, la gobernadora Michelle Lujan Grisham firmó una legislación que otorga a los contribuyentes estatales varios reembolsos.
Los contribuyentes que ganan menos de $75,000 al año (menos de $150,000 para contribuyentes conjuntos) reciben un reembolso de $250 ($500 para contribuyentes conjuntos). Los reembolsos se emitirán en julio y se enviarán automáticamente a los contribuyentes que hayan presentado sus declaraciones de impuestos estatales de 2021.
Los contribuyentes que ganan menos de $75,000 al año pueden recibir un reembolso de impuestos combinado de hasta $750.
Residents who haven’t filed their income tax returns will also get their tax refunds in July. Singles with no dependents can get $500; married couples or families of single adults with dependents can get $1,000.
Si presentó su declaración de impuestos estatales sobre la renta de 2021 antes del 31 de mayo de 2023, recibirá su reembolso mediante depósito directo o cheque. Si debe impuestos en su declaración de impuestos de 2021, se deducirán del monto de su reembolso.
Residents who do not file taxes and are not dependent on other taxpayers can apply for relief at www.yes.state.nm.us.
Reembolso gubernamental pendiente de petróleo y paquete de estímulo
Nine states, while not yet approved and signed into law by state legislatures, have enacted legislation targeting gas rebates, direct stimulus check payments, food tax relief and income tax relief for residents.
California
As West Coast natural gas prices soar, Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for gas rebates for Californians. While his detailed plan has been put on hold, Democrats in the state are proposing other ways to put money in Californians’ pockets, including $200 for every taxpayer with an adjusted annual income of less than $250,000. Families with children will also receive $200 per child.
Hawai
In January, Gov. David Iger proposed sending tax refunds to every taxpayer in Hawaii. Senate Bill 514 would provide a $300 rebate to taxpayers earning less than $100,000 a year and a $100 rebate to taxpayers earning more than $100,000 a year. There will also be a discount for each dependent. A 2021 tax return is required to qualify for the discount.
Hawaii lawmakers are expected to approve the measure in May.
Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly announced a one-time $250 tax rebate for Kansas residents filing 2020 state income tax returns ($500 for married couples filing jointly). Rebates to be paid from the state budget surplus are underway.
Kentucky
The Kentucky Senate has approved a $1 billion tax rebate to state taxpayers because of the state’s budget surplus. While legislation is still passing through the state legislature as well as a broader income tax package, eligible Kentuckians will receive a one-time payment of up to $500, or up to $1,000 per household if approved.
Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz proposed increasing the state’s $9.25 billion budget surplus, but his proposal did not factor into the tax cuts both parties proposed in April.
Pensilvania
The state’s tight gubernatorial race means Pennsylvania has several proposals to ease inflation by lowering the state’s gas tax from 57.6 cents a gallon. As the political race unfolds, incumbent Gov. Tom Wolf and several other Democratic governors have asked Congress to repeal the 18.4-cent-a-gallon state gas tax by the end of 2022.
Pennsylvania also has pending legislation that would provide up to $500 million in direct aid to help families fund expenses such as child care and household expenses.
Virginia
With a $2.6 billion budget surplus, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has pledged to put some of that money back into the pockets of Virginians. The state legislature has two bills aimed at reducing or eliminating the state’s 2.5 percent food tax. Additional legislation would suspend the state gas tax of 26.2 cents a gallon for a year.
What’s the next step in gas stimulation testing?
A pesar de todas estas políticas y diversas leyes aprobadas, los estadounidenses todavía están divididos entre lo que necesitan y lo que pueden pagar.
While rebates and gasoline stimulus checks can help cushion the blow from higher prices, some are still wary of paying extra, especially given that previous pandemic relief programs are considered one of our current inflation-driven programs .
For some lawmakers, “inflation-related stimulus payments are just feeding the beast” and putting more money into places where the supply of commodities can’t keep up with demand, explained Dr. Jaime Peters, assistant dean and assistant professor of finance at Maryville University. market.
This poses a problem for families who don’t have the money to buy the commodities they need every day.
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