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NY state begins sending first-ever inflation refund checks. Are you eligible?

Starting today, checks will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers, with deliveries to continue throughout October and November.

News 12 Staff

Sep 26, 2025, 6:30 AM

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Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that New York state's first-ever inflation refund checks up to $400 are now being sent to 8.2 million households statewide.

Starting today, checks will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers, with deliveries to continue throughout October and November.

Hochul says there is no need to apply, sign up or do anything to receive a check.

“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,” Gov. Hochul said.

Who’s Eligible for an Inflation Refund Check?

You are eligible for an inflation refund check if, for tax year 2023, you:

  • Filed Form IT-201, New York State Resident Income Tax Return.

  • Reported income within the qualifying thresholds below; 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.

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