While many federal stimulus programs have ceased to exist nowadays, it is rather understandable why some states have decided to provide financial relief for their citizens who are struggling to stay abreast of rising inflation costs. As of June 2025, three states are offering residents up to $1,800 in financial aid. States such as Arizona, New York, and Pennsylvania have decided to offer one-time or annual rebates to citizens to aid with inflation costs, housing costs, and to support families with dependents. Citizens living in these respective states need to check if they qualify for the cash rain, and they need to understand what this financial downpour could mean for them.
Providing help to many: New York Inflation Refunds
New York has been making headlines this month particularly due to the one-time inflation checks that is on offer to approximately 8 million households. According to the 2025-2026 budget, this inflation refund will be funded by surplus sales tax revenue. Further good news is that these refund checks will be sent out automatically without any application being required.
The amount that will be received will be dependent on each eligible taxpayer’s filing status and income. Some New Yorkers can expect to receive between $150 and $400. The payments will be as follows:
- Single filers earning up to $75,000 will receive $200.
- Single filers earning between $75,000 and $150,000 qualify for $150.
- Joint filers, on the other hand, with income up to $150,000 will receive $400.
- Joint filers earning up to $300,000 will get $300.
These refund payments will continue being distributed throughout May and June, and they offer the promise of assisting households in terms of handling all inflation-related expenses such as groceries, gas, and utilities.
Giving $1,000 back: Pennslyvania’s PTRR Program
In Pennsylvania, older adults or individuals with disabilities may qualify for $1,000 in financial assistance simply because of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR). This program has been expanded in 2025 and has increased the income limit to $45,000 for both homeowners and renters. Each citizen in Pennsylvania will receive a different rebate amount depending on an individual’s income and living situation. The good news is that due to the increase in income limit and the cap being set higher, more citizens in Pennsylvania are now eligible for the PTRR program.
For citizens to be considered for this program, they will need to apply as applications are being accepted throughout June. Those who can apply are:
- Citizens older than 18 living with a permanent disability.
- Citizens who are 65 years or older.
All citizens can visit the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to find out eligibility requirements as this is one beneficial rebate that can ease off rent and property tax bills. Citizens in all states must think of ways to not leave money on the table by claiming for all possible tax credits.
A form of relief to parents: Arizona Families Tax Rebate
In Arizona, a decision was taken to support families with the Arizona Families Tax Rebate. Due to this rebate, families can receive about $750 based on the number and age of dependents. With this payment, each child under 17 receives $250 while each dependent 17 years or older will receive $100.
The key factor to be deemed eligible for this Arizona Families Tax Rebate is to have filed both 2021 and 2022 Arizona state tax returns while claiming eligible dependents during those years. All payments are automatic. For further details on this tax rebate, visit the Arizona Department of Revenue.
States providing relief
According to the New York Department of Taxation and Finance, state-level relief is essential to fill any gaps and minimize economic disparity in the states of New York, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. All qualifying citizens could receive up to $1,800 this June.
However, citizens must act quickly to receive this financial aid. Sometimes, all that’s needed from eligible citizens to be deemed eligible for all types of tax credits and refunds is for them to fill out their tax returns on time.
