Inflation Relief payments are being made by the state of California to help people deal with the rising cost of living. The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) program gives these $1,200 checks to low- and moderate-income families to help them.
This piece tells you everything you need to know about the program, including an overview, of who is eligible, when payments are due, and more.
In Brief
The goal of the California Inflation Relief program is to reduce poverty by giving people and families with low to middle incomes extra help. The program gives tax credits that change based on things like the number of children who qualified, how you file your taxes and your income.
Eligible people can get a one-time payment of up to $1,200 in 2024. California is doing more to help families meet their basic needs and lessen the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This program is one part of that work. Eligible individuals and families can get important financial help by meeting the program’s requirements. This helps them handle their daily costs and helps lower the state’s poverty rate.
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Inflation Relief Fund
The initiative aims to lower California’s high poverty rates. The California Poverty Index says that in 2019, 16.4% of the state’s people lived in poverty.
CalEITC is a refundable tax credit that goes along with the government Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to help people who need it more with their money. People who want to know what’s going on with the Inflation Relief Fund can go to the official CalEITC page.
Being Eligible
People must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the $1,200 California inflation relief payment in 2024:
- Tax Filing: Applicants must have filed their 2020 taxes.
- Residency: Must have lived in California for more than half of the 2020 tax year.
- Identification: Use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) when filing taxes.
- Income: Have a total California Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of no more than $75,000.
- Working Families: For the 2023 tax year, families or individuals earning up to $30,950 annually may be eligible for a CalEITC stimulus check of up to $3,529.
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Date of Payment
When payments for inflation relief are made depends on when taxes are filed:
- January 1 – March 1 Filings: Payments distributed on April 15.
- March 2 – April 23 Filings: Payments distributed on May 1, 2024.
- Post-April 23 Filings: Longer waiting periods may delay payment distribution.
These steps make sure that qualified people get the money they need to deal with price problems when they need it.
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How to Make a Claim
Make sure you get your Inflation Relief payments and use any bank cards that were given to you by following these steps:
- File Taxes and Update Information: Keep your tax information accurate and up-to-date.
- Review by CalEITC Authorities: Your tax returns will be reviewed and approved.
- Payment Issuance: Approved individuals will receive payments automatically by check or direct deposit.
Even though many people have received their payouts, a large amount has still not been claimed. To get the assistance funds, you must make sure that your tax information is up-to-date and correct.
Here are some key facts about the California Inflation Relief Payments in 2024:
- One-Time Payment: Eligible individuals and families can receive a one-time payment of up to $1,200 to help mitigate the effects of inflation​ (WBZA)​​ (Bharat News)​.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have filed a 2020 tax return.
- California Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must not exceed $75,000.
- Must have lived in California for more than half of the 2020 tax year.
- Must use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) when filing taxes​ (WBZA)​​ (Bharat News)​.
- Payment Distribution:
- Payments are scheduled based on the date tax returns were filed.
- Distribution began on April 15, 2024, for those who filed by March 1.
- Later filers will receive payments by May 1 or later​ (WBZA)​.
- Claim Process:
- Payments are issued automatically via check or direct deposit.
- Recipients may also receive a Middle-Class Tax Refund debit card, which needs to be activated​ (WBZA)​.
- Purpose: The payments aim to support low and moderate-income residents in managing increased living costs, particularly due to the inflationary pressures in the economy​ (WBZA)​​ (Bharat News)​.
FAQs
What are the California Inflation Relief Payments?
The California Inflation Relief Payments are a one-time payment of up to $1,100 per household to help Californians offset the impact of inflation and rising costs of living.
Who is eligible for the California Inflation Relief Payments?
Eligibility for the payments is based on 2020 or 2021 income tax returns filed with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). Californians who paid income tax, had at least $2,000 in income and were California residents on January 1, 2021, may be eligible.
How much will I receive from the California Inflation Relief Payments?
The payment amount varies based on income level:
- $350 for households with income up to $75,000
- $250 for households with income between $75,001-$100,000
- $150 for households with income between $100,001-$250,000
- $100 for households with income above $250,000
When will I receive my California Inflation Relief Payment?
Payments began being sent out in September 2022 and are expected to continue through the end of the year. You can track your payment status on the Franchise Tax Board’s website.
