The federal government is not sending Americans a fourth any stimulus checks for 2023. Congress would need to pass a new law authorizing such a payment, and that has not happened yet. However, several VERIFY readers have asked whether they can expect a fourth round of state “stimulus checks” or rebate payments to help offset the record-high inflation that has been putting a squeeze on middle-class wallets.
Those who filed a 2020 and/or 2021 tax return are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,200 from the state of California. The Golden State rebate checks are not based on income, but rather, on the number of dependents claimed on your tax returns. You must have resided in California full-time for at least six months of the year in order to qualify.
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You can find out if you’re eligible for a Golden State rebate check by visiting the official website of the program. The website also provides a list of requirements for those who are interested in receiving the payment.
In addition to the Golden State, there are a few other states that are considering distributing one-time state rebate checks or stimulus payments. Some of these states have already started to distribute the payments, while others are still waiting for the federal government to take action.
Minnesota, for example, has been distributing stimulus checks to residents since early August, thanks to a $3 billion relief package passed by lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz earlier this year. The one-time payments, which are averaging about $1,300 per household, are designed to help offset the high cost of living caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.