As if it wasn’t big enough that BLI is giving away $1K as The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali Pays Your Bills (info here) BUT now we get news from NYS that we’re getting free money in time for the holiday season?!
The 2025-2026 New York State budget, for the first time, is offering inflation refund checks.
These one-time payments provide relief to New Yorkers who have paid increased sales tax due to inflation.
🗽 WHO GETS ONE?
✔️ Full-time NY resident in 2023✔️ Filed a 2023 tax return✔️ Not claimed as someone else’s dependent✔️ Income within limits
💵 HOW MUCH?
Single Filers
- Up to $75k → $200
- $75k–$150k → $150
Joint Filers
- Up to $150k → $400
- $150k–$300k → $300
📬 WHEN?
- Checks start mailing late Sept. 2025
- Arrive over several weeks
- Sent to address on your 2023 return
✅ WHAT TO DO?
- Nothing! No application needed
- Just make sure your address is current
✨ Extra cash, courtesy of New York. Don’t spend it all on bagels and lattes.