New York Inflation Refund Checks 2025: 8.2 Million Residents Get Up to $400 Ahead of Thanksgiving
New York has mailed over 8.2 million inflation refund checks to residents, with payments of up to $400 per tax filer. The $2.2 billion program uses surplus sales tax revenue collected as prices rose in recent years. Eligibility is based on 2023 state tax returns, with amounts determined by income and filing status.