New York is sending additional checks of up to $330 per child to over 1 million families in the Empire State Child Credit program, with payments ranging from 25% to 100% of what they received during tax season, totaling $350 million to support families facing economic challenges.
New York State Boosts Child Credit Payments: Up to $330 Per Child for Over 1 Million Families
According to Pix 11, New York State is sending extra checks to over 1 million families who are part of the Empire State Child Credit program. These new payments are in addition to what families already got when they filed their 2023 taxes. Governor Kathy Hochul said this move is part of a larger effort to give financial help to families across the state.
Families can get up to $330 per child, with the amount ranging from 25% to 100% of what they received during tax season. To qualify, families need to have received at least $100 from the Empire State Child Credit program. The state is sending out more than 100,000 checks each day.
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$350 Million Boost: New York State Distributes Additional Checks to Over 1 Million Families through Empire State Child Credit Program (PHOTO: CBS News)
New York State Distributes $350 Million in Child Credit Payments: Extra Support Amid Economic Challenges
Overall, New York is distributing $350 million to help families through this program. For more details or to calculate how much they might receive, families can visit the state’s website, which has information and a payment calculator. This extra payment is meant to provide additional support as families face ongoing economic difficulties.
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