Beginning this week, over 1 million families in New York will start receiving their child tax credit checks. These checks are specifically for families who benefited from the Empire State Child Credit during the 2023 tax year.
To qualify for these credits, filers must have children under the age of 17 and be eligible for the federal child tax credit. Here’s a breakdown of the income limits and corresponding eligibility.
Empire State Child Credit: Eligibility
- Single filers or heads of household with an annual income of $75,000 or less.
- Joint filers with a combined annual income of $110,000 or less.
The amount of the payments will range from 25% to 100% of the credit. Importantly, low-income families will receive the most substantial support, with checks reaching up to $330 per eligible child.
This financial relief aims to provide significant support to families, ensuring that those who need it the most receive adequate assistance. Governor Kathy Hochul, along with state legislative leaders, has announced a significant agreement to provide $350 million in supplemental child tax credit payments this year. This much-needed assistance is aimed at supporting low- and moderate-income families.
Relief for Back-to-School Expenses
Governor KathyHochul stated that “as New Yorkers embark on back-to-school shopping for their children, we’re putting some money back in their pockets,”
Efficient Distribution of Checks
The process to deliver these checks is already underway, with over 100,000 checks being dispatched every day.
Automatic Payments for Eligible Families
Families don’t need to take any action to receive these payments. According to Hochul’s office, the checks will automatically be sent to taxpayers who qualified for the Empire State Child Credit on their 2023 state tax returns.
The checks will continue to be mailed out over the next two weeks.
Commitment to Supporting Families
Hochul emphasized, “My team is ensuring these supplemental payments reach every eligible New Yorker. I am committed to working tirelessly every day to address the cost of living for working parents across our state.”
