Alabama Governor Kay Ivey gave her state-of-the-state address on Tuesday, expressing her advocacy for a one-time tax rebate to give Alabama families up to $800. The rebate would be funded from a surplus of around $2.8 billion in education.
The governor urged the legislators and others in the Old House Chamber of the Capital to give back the nearly billion dollars to Alabamians. She said taxpaying Alabamians deserved a one-time rebate of $400 or $800 for working families.
Further details for the tax proposal rebate will be expected when the regular session resumes on March 21. Finance Director Bill Poole confirms the rebate would be given to those who filed their state income tax returns, but the payment timing is unclear.
According to MSN, if the bill passes, Alabama would be the latest state to use federal funds to give stimulus payments to its citizens.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey urged the legislators to pass a bill for a one-time tax rebate of up to $800. (Photo: WVUA 23)
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Stimulus Update in Other States:
California
California sent out a $9.5 billion Middle-Class Tax Refund since the end of 2022. The payments ranged from $200–$700 for individuals and $400 – $1,500 for couples filing jointly, depending on their income and whether they have dependents.
Colorado
The state of Colorado provided stimulus payments of up to $1,500 for joint filers and $750 for single tax filers in 2022.
Delaware
Delaware distributed “relief rebate” payments from a budget surplus. Taxpayers who filed a return in 2020 received a payment of $300.
Florida
Florida distributed a one-time payment of $450 for 59,000 low-income families.
Georgia
Georgia provides rebates of $250 for single tax filers, $375 for heads of households, and $500 for couples filing jointly.
Hawaii
The Act 115 refund provided a one-time payment to eligible taxpayers. Single filers with income below $100,000 were eligible for $300, and $100 for those who earned more than $100,000. Married couples filing jointly with income below $200,000 were qualified for $300.
Idaho
The state provides rebates for taxpayers who filed their 2021 tax returns. Single filers are eligible for $300, and $600 for joint filers.
Indiana
Indiana distributed payments of $125, regardless of income.
Minnesota
Frontline workers received a one-time payment of $750.
New Jersey
New Jersey provides refunds through tax rebates. Homeowners with incomes between $150,000 and $250,000 received $1,000, while those with incomes up to $150,000 received $1,500 rebates.
See: New Jersey Property Tax Rebate: See Gov. Murphy’s $53.1B Budget Plan
New Mexico
Residents received $500, with an additional $250 for those earning under $75,000 annually.
South Carolina
South Carolina provides rebates of up to $800.
Virginia
Virginia provides a one-time tax rebate of $500 for joint filers and $250 for single filers for residents who had a tax liability for 2021.
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