We know that over 8 million New Yorkers are set to get the first-ever inflation rebate check from New York State this Fall.

But which New Yorkers will be getting those checks?


Who Qualifies For The Inflation Rebate Checks In New York State?

New York State's Department of Taxation. has issued a couple of guidelines that people have to meet in order to qualify for an inflation rebate check from New York State.

 

Refund amount by filing status and income
Filing status2023 New York Adjusted Gross Income (Form IT-201 line 33)Refund amount
Single$75,000 or less$200
more than $75,000, but not more than $150,000$150
Married filing jointly$150,000 or less$400
more than $150,000, but not more than $300,000$300
Married filing separately$75,000 or less$200
more than $75,000, but not more than $150,000$150
Head of household$75,000 or less$200
more than $75,000, but not more than $150,000$150
Qualified surviving spouse$150,000 or less$400
more than $150,000, but not more than $300,000$300

Where Are The Inflation Rebate Checks Being Sent To?

Here is a breakdown by region on where these inflation rebate checks will be sent in New York State, according to the website coachesdatabase.com.

  • Central New York: 321,000
  • Mid-Hudson: 924,000
  • Western New York: 585,000
  • New York City: 3.53 million recipients
  • Mohawk Valley: 198,000
  • Long Island: 1.25 million
  • Western New York: 585,000
  • North Country: 156,000
  • Finger Lakes: 513,000
  • Capital Region: 475,000
  • Southern Tier: 251,000

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When Are The Inflation Rebate Checks Expected To Be Mailed?

According to officials with New York State's Department of Taxation, checks will be issued in October and November.

If you filed taxes in New York and qualify for a rebate check, you don't have to do anything. The check will be issued to you automatically.

You can get more details about the inflation rebate check by clicking HERE.

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