Summary
New York sent inflation refund checks to some people who had passed away, causing confusion. These checks aimed to help with rising costs but included deceased individuals due to using outdated tax records.
Key Facts
- New York issued inflation refund checks to help residents with rising prices.
- Single tax filers could receive up to $200, and joint filers could receive up to $400.
- Some checks were sent to people who had died because records were based on 2023 tax filings.
- People who receive checks meant for deceased relatives should contact the state's tax department.
- It's not clear how many checks were sent to deceased people.
- Mistakes like this could harm public trust and lead to potential fraud.
- The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance provides guidance on what to do with incorrectly addressed checks.
