New York State to Distribute Inflation Relief Checks to 8.2 Million Residents
New York State is set to issue one-time inflation refund checks this fall, targeting 8.2 million eligible residents. Payments range from $150 to $400, contingent on filing status and income. Governor Kathy Hochul framed the initiative as a return of surplus sales tax revenue, amplified by inflationary pressures on goods and services.
Checks will automatically deploy to addresses on file with the New York State tax authority, eliminating application requirements. The program's geographic distribution skews toward high-population zones, with New York City accounting for 3.5 million recipients alone.