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Sparked by state surpluses and growing state revenues, many U.S. states have passed tax relief programs to provide financial aid to residents since federal pandemic checks were discontinued in 2021.
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In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom, through the State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), began sending out Middle Class Tax Refunds (MCTRs) of up to $1,050 to approximately 23 million eligible residents on Oct. 7. The 18 million total payments, which equal $9.5 billion, represent the largest relief program of its kind in California state history.
In a press release issued the day before the first MCTR checks were dispatched, Newsom stated, “We know it’s expensive right now, and California is putting money back into your pockets to help. We’re sending out refunds worth over a thousand dollars to help families pay for everything from groceries to gas.”
However, many anxious residents are wondering when they will receive their MCTR payments. Speaking to CalMatters, Franchise Tax Board spokesperson Andrew LePage…
