The majority of Californians are to receive their Middle-Class Tax Refund as California’s solution to easing the pain of inflation. Some residents got their refunds in direct deposits, while other residents received them via mailed pre-loaded debit cards. For many, questions about this Middle-Class Tax Refund abound.
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Questions About Middle-Class Tax Refund Now Answered!
Here are frequently asked questions about the Middle-Class Tax Refund.
Am I eligible for the Middle-Class Tax Refund?
You must issue your 2020 tax return by the 10th of October year 2021. You cannot also be declared as a dependent before. You must have resided in California for at least 6 months in the year 2020 and be a resident of California on the day the MCTR payment was filed. Qualifications and the amount to receive will vary on your income.
How will I get the money?
You would get your money via direct deposit if you issued your 2020 state tax return electronically and got a refund via direct deposit. If not, you will get a pre-loaded debit card in the mail.
Frequently Asked Questions About Debit Cards and Mailing Envelopes
How to activate my card?
By ringing 1-800-240-0223. You are not allowed to use other numbers or answer text messages or emails offering to help you with your paycheck because it might be a scam. You will need to punch in the last 6 numbers of your Social Security number for card activation.
What does my mailing envelope/debit card look like?
View the image on the FTB website to check your mailing envelope/debit cards out.
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