Families in Rhode Island seeking financial relief must make sure their taxes are filed and dependents claimed by tomorrow to qualify for the state’s child tax rebate program.
Gov. Dan McKee announced on Aug. 2 that families may receive $250 per child for a maximum of three children. The tax rebates come from the governor’s fiscal year 2023 budget signed in June, the Washington Examiner previously reported.
The child tax rebate program is unique compared to other states, as there is no application required, according to a press release from McKee’s office.
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“Rebate checks will be automatically issued to all eligible tax filers beginning in October 2022,” the press release stated.
Those eligible must meet three criteria. A person filing as single, married filing separately, head of household, or qualifying as a widow or widower must have an income of $100,000 or less, and those who are married filing jointly must take in a total income of $200,000 or less. Candidates must also have at least one qualifying dependent aged 18 years old or younger as of Dec. 31, 2021, and proof of domicile in Rhode Island.
About 115,000 families are expected to receive rebates, according to the website. If people file by the Wednesday deadline, they will begin to receive rebates in October. Those filing by the Oct. 17 extended deadline can expect rebates in December.
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Rhode Island is one of many states that have introduced similar tax rebate or stimulus relief programs. Connecticut offered a similar program for families, providing $750 for a three-child household. As of Aug. 26, 189,374 Connecticut families will receive rebates.
