With the federal tax season coming to an end in mid-April this year, the vast majority of rebate checks have been issued to those who are entitled to one. However, that does not mean other states have not been underway with issuing their own rebates. Tax rebates are issued to residents when they have overpaid their tax liability. If you are a resident of this state, you will soon be issued a rebate provided that you meet the eligibility criteria. Check to see if you are eligible.
Bringing tax relief through rebate checks
When tax season comes around, the most welcomed part of the process is when rebates begin to be issued. While it is never a guarantee that you will be issued a tax rebate, generally speaking, most taxpayers are issued a rebate on their income tax; however, not all receive rebates worth hundreds to thousands of dollars. In addition to federal income tax rebates, other states also issue their own rebates for state taxes, as well as other taxable initiatives within the state.
To date, the states that exempt residents from state income tax include Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, and Tennessee, and, in addition, New Hampshire, which is currently in the process of phasing out its state income tax by 2027. However, while residents from these states may not be taxed on their income, there are other sources where residents are taxed. This is also extended to states that enforce state income tax.
In New York, for example, residents recently have had rebates issued to them through the School Tax Relief Program (STAR). New York is known for having high property taxes and cost-of-living. This program is responsible for distributing up to $1,500 in property tax relief for eligible residents, right in time for the start of the new school year.
Up to $400 rebate checks for these residents
In addition to New York, the Virginia Department of Taxation is also currently underway with distributing their one-time tax rebates due to the state running into a tax surplus. The rebates will be distributed to residents based on their 2024 state income tax liability.
“My friends, there is no reason to raise taxes on Virginians. We are running surplus after surplus after surplus,” said Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
A single filer can receive up to $200 in rebates, while a married couple filing jointly can receive up to $400 in rebates. To be eligible to receive your rebate, the following requirements must be met:
- Taxpayers must file their Virginia state income tax returns by November 3, 2025
- The rebate cannot exceed the taxpayer’s actual state tax liability once deductions and credits are applied. For example, if you, as a single filer, owe $150 in state income tax, your rebate will be limited to state tax liability rather than receiving the full $200
More $400 check rebates from this state
On top of Virginia releasing state income tax rebate checks for its taxpayers, other states are also releasing additional rebates. If you are a resident of New York, you also may be due for a rebate check worth up to $400. These once-off checks are intended to offset the costs associated with increases in inflation within the state.
In order to receive the $400 inflation rebate check, New Yorkers must meet specific criteria, with key eligibility requirements rooted in specific income thresholds. To be eligible to receive the full $400 inflation rebate check, married couples filing jointly may not have an income exceeding $150,000, and eligible surviving spouses may not earn less than $150,000. The state will be sending the first rebate checks to eligible residents from October of this year.
Disclaimer: Our coverage of stimulus checks, tax reliefs, tax rebates, tax credits, and other payments is based on the official sources listed in the article. All payment amounts and dates, as well as eligibility requirements, are subject to change by the governing institutions. Always consult the official source we provide to stay up to date and obtain information for your decision-making.
