ALBANY — The state will begin mailing tax rebate checks Friday to about 8 million New Yorkers, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

The "inflation rebate" checks stem from a budget surplus the state enjoyed last year. The check amounts range from $150 to $400, based on income, and there is an income cap on eligibility. These payments are separate from the School Tax Relief (STAR) checks some households will receive this fall.

"Starting today, we’re sending inflation refund checks to over 8 million New Yorkers because it's simple — this is your money and we're putting it back in your pockets," Hochul said in a statement.

The state had a surplus of $3 billion during the 2024-25 fiscal year, largely due to "unanticipated revenue because of inflation," the governor said previously. The payments w

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