New York state has begun mailing out the state's first ever inflation refund checks as part of its initiative to offer financial relief to New Yorkers who have paid increased sales taxes due to inflation.

According to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, over 8 million eligible taxpayers from the state will receive refunds pertaining to tax year 2023. All taxpayers who qualify for the refund, are not required to apply separately, and will automatically get their refunds.

Who is eligible for the refund and who isn't? Here's a glimpse at all the major queries

New York State inflation refund check: Are you eligible?

Any taxpayer who meets the following criteria is eligible for a refund check for the year 2023:

filed Form IT-201, New York State Resident Income Tax Return

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