New York is distributing $300 direct payments to over a million families through the Empire State Child Credit in August, providing automatic financial relief to low- and moderate-income households.
New York’s $300 Direct Payments for Families: What You Need to Know
According to Newsweek, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that families will receive $300 direct payments throughout August. This money is part of the Empire State Child Credit, which is giving out about $350 million to help low- and moderate-income families. More than a million families are expected to benefit, with payments of up to $330 per child. This effort is part of Hochul’s ongoing work to make living costs more manageable for New Yorkers.
Families don’t need to apply to get this payment. If you received at least $100 from the Empire State Child Credit on your 2023 state tax return, you’ll automatically get this extra payment. The checks started going out in early August and will be sent out over the next few weeks. The goal is to provide some financial relief as living costs rise.
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$300 Direct Payments: New York’s $350 Million Empire State Child Credit Boost for Low- and Moderate-Income Families (PHOTO: Newsweek)
Empire State Child Credit Expansion: New York’s Efforts to Ease Financial Stress for Families
The Empire State Child Credit has been expanded to help more families and increase support for children. New York also set up a digital portal to assist with childcare costs and other needs. State officials, including Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, stress that these payments are important for easing financial stress and improving the lives of many families.
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