ALBANY –
Inflation refund checks up to $400 will be sent this fall to 8.2 million households across New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced earlier today. Checks will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers starting in October and will continue through November. There is no need to apply, sign up or do anything to receive a check.
Governor Hochul secured and enacted this initiative in the FY 2026 State Budget as part of her ongoing commitment “to putting money back in the pockets of New Yorkers”.
“Starting in October, over 8 million New Yorkers will get an inflation refund because it’s simple — this is your money and we’re putting it back in your pockets”, Governor Hochul said. “I’ll never stop fighting to help your family address the rising cost of living — and that’s why I also delivered on my promise to cut taxes for the middle class, expand the child tax credit and ensure free school meals for every student”, she stressed adding that “the Governor of New York has one duty: protect her citizens and fight like hell to put money back in their pockets whenever I can … I will fight, and fight and fight to do whatever I can to give you that security that you deserve”.
The State Budget also enacted the Governor’s initiatives to cut taxes for the middle class to their lowest levels in 70 years, expand New York’s Child Tax Credit to up to $1,000 per child, and ensure universal free school meals to save families around $1,600 per child.
Starting today, New Yorkers can visit the New York State Tax Department ny.gov/inflationrefundfor more information on eligibility and other details.
