Summary
Millions of people in Alaska, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania will receive tax relief payments by the end of 2025. The payments come from state government programs and are designed to help people cope with higher living costs. The aid varies by state, with different qualifications and amounts for residents.
Key Facts
- Alaska is distributing $1,000 payments to eligible residents from the Permanent Fund Dividend, which is funded by oil revenues.
- New York is providing a one-time inflation relief rebate, ranging from $150 to $400, to over 8 million residents.
- New Jersey's ANCHOR property-tax relief program is mailing payments for late-filed applications in early December 2025.
- Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program continues to send payments to late applicants, possibly extending into early 2026.
- These tax relief payments are state-level initiatives and are not part of any new federal stimulus programs.
- Residents can check the status of their payments through official state websites.
- The New York State distribution started in late September 2025 and continues through December, with checks potentially arriving in early 2026.
