While most pandemic-era stimulus checks have long since ended, some states are still providing financial relief to their residents through stimulus-style payments. These payments often come in the form of property or income tax rebates, made possible by state budget surpluses fueled by federal pandemic relief funds.
For example, New Mexico and Montana have issued such rebates due to their significant budget surpluses of $3.6 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively.
States Still Issuing Stimulus Checks: Who’s Eligible and How to Claim Yours
Here’s a look at five states where residents may still be eligible for stimulus checks:
1. Idaho
Idaho is set to send out approximately 800,000 rebates, totaling up to $500 million by the end of the year. These Special Session Rebates amount to $300 for individual state tax filers and $600 for joint filers.
Eligibility requires residents to have lived in Idaho throughout 2020 and 2021. Payments can be tracked online at tax.idaho.gov/rebate.
2. Illinois
In Illinois, around six million residents are receiving income and property tax rebates, with distributions beginning last September.
The property tax rebate is capped at $300, while the income tax rebate offers $50 for individual filers and up to $100 for joint filers, with an additional $300 available for families with dependents. Due to the large volume, it may take several months for all payments to be processed.
3. Massachusetts
Massachusetts announced that approximately three million taxpayers would receive about $2.9 billion in tax rebate funds, calculated at roughly 13% of a resident’s 2021 state income. These “Chapter 62F” payments began rolling out in October.
Taxpayers who haven’t yet received their payment have until September 15 to file their 2021 state taxes to qualify.
4. Montana
Montana homeowners are eligible for property tax rebate checks of up to $1,350 over the next two years. To qualify, residents must have lived in or owned a home in Montana for at least seven months in the previous year and paid property taxes on that residence.
Homeowners can apply for rebates starting August 15 through getmyrebate.mt.gov, with claims needing to be filed by October 1.
5. New Mexico
In New Mexico, approximately 26,000 low-income residents have already received “economic relief” payments of $500 or $1,000. These payments are part of a $15 million state surplus fund distribution.
Additionally, nearly one million residents received separate income tax rebates of $500 or $1,000, with those checks sent out in late June. Residents who haven’t filed their 2021 tax returns have until May 31, 2024, to do so and receive the rebate.
Conclusion
If you reside in one of these states and haven’t yet received your stimulus check or tax rebate, it’s important to check your eligibility and apply before the deadlines. With state budgets benefiting from surpluses, these payments can offer much-needed financial relief.
FAQs
Which states are still offering stimulus checks?
Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, and New Mexico are currently offering stimulus checks or tax rebates to eligible residents.
Who is eligible for the Idaho rebate?
Idaho residents who lived in the state throughout 2020 and 2021 and filed state taxes are eligible for rebates of $300 or $600.
How can Illinois residents claim their rebate?
Illinois residents eligible for income and property tax rebates may receive up to $300, but payments may take several months to process.
What is the deadline for Massachusetts residents to claim their Chapter 62F payment?
Massachusetts residents must file their 2021 state taxes by September 15 to be eligible for the tax rebate.
How can Montana homeowners apply for the property tax rebate?
Montana homeowners can apply for their rebate starting August 15 through getmyrebate.mt.gov, with a filing deadline of October 1.
Reference
Information derived from recent reports on state-issued stimulus payments as of 2024.
