LOS ANGELES -- California's latest round of Golden State Stimulus checks will soon bring a little more green for people who qualify. Show
Andrew LePage of the California Franchise Tax Board says people eligible will receive checks between $500 and $1,100 in most cases. LePage says people will typically qualify with an income of less than $75,000 last year, have lived in California for most of the year, live in the state now, are not claimed as a dependent and filed 2020 taxes before Oct. 15, 2021. How much will you get? If you qualify, $600 will be given. If you file jointly, your combined income would need to be less than $75,000. Plus, another $500 if you have dependents. RELATED | Gov. Newsom touts rent-relief program as part of California's $100B recovery package Are children the only people who qualify as dependents, or are adult dependents also factored in? "There are others who can qualify, and it gets a little technical," LePage said. "That's laid out on the website, ftb.ca.gov." "For example, if you qualify for GSS 2, and you did not get a Golden State Stimulus and you have one or more dependents, you would get $1,100 for Golden State Stimulus 2," LePage explained. People with ITINs instead of Social Security numbers will receive $1,000 with a dependent. RELATED | EDD representative answers most commonly asked questions about unemployment benefits For everyone, the number of dependents isn't a factor. "It's just based on whether you have one or more dependents, not based on the number," LePage said. Though the funds were previously expected to arrive at the end of August, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state will start issuing payments beginning this Friday, and will continue issuing them on a two-week basis. Direct deposit payments will arrive first, followed by paper checks - a process similar to how federal stimulus checks were distributed. Copyright © 2022 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. It’s been nearly two months since California began issuing Golden State Stimulus II payments of up to $1,100 for eligible residents. While millions have already received the money, many Californians still have not been issued a payment. As the state continues to roll out stimulus checks in the coming months, here are some possible reasons for delayed payments and why you might not have gotten one yet: You may not qualifyThe big reason why some haven’t received a payment yet — and likely won’t in the future — is that they simply don’t qualify. Eligibility requirements are as follows: you must have been a California resident for most of last year and still live in the state; filed a 2020 tax return by Oct. 15, 2021; earned less than $75,000 (adjusted gross income and wages) last year; have a Social Security Number (SSN) or an or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and can’t be claimed by another taxpayer as a dependent. California’s set of qualifications for its stimulus program are different than the federal government’s, meaning quite a few taxpayers who received the three COVID-19 relief payments from the U.S. will be excluded from the state’s program. For instance, because of the income tax requirement, Californians who typically don’t file returns are essentially excluded from Golden State Stimulus. And, unlike the federal government’s program, California doesn’t have a sign-up tool that allows non-filers to bypass that requirement. Another key difference is that California has no higher income threshold for the various taxpayer filing classes. That means all statuses — even married couples filing jointly and those who file as heads of household — are restricted to the $75,000 limit as well. (Not sure if you qualify? California’s online tool allows residents to see if they are eligible and, if they are, provides an estimated payment amount.) You receive your CA tax refund by mailCalifornia began issuing batches of stimulus payments by direct deposit back in late August but only started sending paper checks out by mail earlier this month. As a result, those who typically get their state refund through the mail should expect a delay — possibly even through the new year. Additionally, where you live can also affect when you get the payment, as mailing times are based on the taxpayer’s last three digits of their ZIP code. The Franchise Tax Board provided the following timeline of when it expects mailed payments to go out: Last 3 digits of ZIP code/mailing time frame
Your 2020 tax return hasn’t been processed yetEligible individuals who submitted their 2020 taxes on time but whose returns have not yet been processed by the state yet should expect a delay in their payment, according to the Franchise Tax Board. Taxpayers who filed after Sept. 1 and typically get their refund via direct deposit likely won’t get the payment until up to 45 days after their return has been processed. For those anticipating a payment by mail, expect a longer delay — up to two months — if the return hasn’t been processed prior to their ZIP code’s scheduled payment date. On top of that, “Some payments may need extra time to process for accuracy and completeness,” the state notes. Your personal information is out of dateIndividuals may see their payment delayed if they’ve moved or changed their bank account information, and haven’t yet updated it with the state yet. Taxpayers who have moved since filing their 2020 returns are urged to contact the Franchise Tax Board to update their address. You receive Social Security or other benefits but no extra incomePeople who receive Social Security, CalWorks and CalFresh benefits, Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment/and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, State Disability Insurance and VA disability benefits, or unemployment income generally do not qualify for a GSS II payment if those benefits are their only income source, according to the state, noting that those forms are not included in AGI. However, if the recipient has other sources that do count as adjusted gross income, they may qualify to receive a stimulus check. (See what’s included and what’s excluded from AGI here.) You requested an ITIN but haven’t received one yetCalifornians who applied for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number by Oct. 15 but didn’t get one yet will have an additional four months to file their tax returns and still be considered for a GSS II payment, as well as the Golden State Stimulus I program from earlier this year. The deadline to file a 2020 return for these individuals is Feb. 15, 2022, according to the state. More information on Golden State Stimulus payments can be found here. Are married couples eligible for the Golden State stimulus?The payments are gradually phased out for those with up to $500,000 in income, for married couples, and $250,000, for individuals. California residents with incomes above those thresholds will not receive a stimulus payment.
Do married couples qualify for California stimulus?If a married couple's joint income is $75,000 or less, they are eligible for the stimulus. If it is more than $75,000, they are not, Palmer said.
Who qualifies for 2 Golden State stimulus?Check if you qualify for the Golden State Stimulus II
To qualify, you must have: Filed your 2020 taxes by October 15, 2021. Had a California Adjusted Gross Income (CA AGI) of $1 to $75,000 for the 2020 tax year.
Is Golden State Stimulus 2 per person or household?Household or residence
The stimulus payment is issued per tax return, not by household/residence.
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Golden state stimulus 2 qualifications for married couples
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