Good News: New Economic Stimulus Check Announced in This State

• New stimulus check in 2025
• More than 8 million will benefit
• Amount up to $400

The state of New York will issue an economic stimulus check in 2025 with a budget of $2 billion.

Payment details: Checks will range from $150 to $400, depending on the taxpayer’s financial situation.

Official confirmation: Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that this payment is included in the budget approved for fiscal year 2026.

Purpose of the check: Known as the «inflation rebate check,» it is intended to ease the economic burden of inflation on New York families.

Stimulus check in New York 2025

Current inflation: While inflation has decreased from its 9.1% peak in 2022, prices remain higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Economic factors: In addition to inflation, other factors—such as the trade war initiated under the Trump administration—continue to impact households.

State decision: Hochul explained that additional revenue from sales tax should be returned to citizens.

Hochul’s statement: “The money belongs to the working families of New York and should be returned as an inflation rebate,” said the governor.

Who are eligible:

More than 8 million New Yorkers may receive the stimulus check, provided they meet the established income limits.

Joint filers:
Income up to $150,000 ➜ $400
Income between $150,001 and $300,000 ➜ $300

Individual filers:
Income between $75,001 and $150,000 ➜ $150
Income up to $75,000 ➜ $200, according to the site Solo Dinero.

Shipping dates:

Payment schedule:

Although there is no official timeline, payments of the stimulus check are expected to begin before the end of 2025.

Impact on families:

This payment comes at a crucial time, as many families continue to struggle with the high cost of living in New York.

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