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You get a check! And you get a check! Free checks of up to $400 began being sent out to millions of New Yorkers on Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Some 8.2 million eligible households across the ...

The check is in the mail for millions of New York state tax filers — or at least it will be soon. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration began mailing out more than 8 million “inflation refund” checks on ...

Rumors have been circulating on social media that Americans may soon receive another stimulus check from the federal government, but it may just be the latest example that you shouldn’t believe ...

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Issuing a paper check costs about 50 cents, according to the Treasury Department. The cost drops down to less than 15 cents per electronic transfer. Tax law experts note that those who could struggle ...

If you are wondering about a tariff rebate, state or federal tax refund, inflation check, economic impact payment or a new, fourth stimulus check in 2025, here's a status update from the IRS and how ...

Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Because of an executive order issued in March 2025, federal benefit payments will primarily be issued electronically, with paper ...

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Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers about scams targeting the state’s new inflation refund checks. Scammers are sending text messages, voice messages, emails and direct mail to taxpayers stating ...

Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. The change follows a March 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump to phase out paper-based federal payments. Recipients ...