California Golden State Stimulus Checks were an initiative to support individuals during economic hardship. The program is to provide assistance to low-income families and individuals residing in the state.
Golden State Stimulus Checks 2024
The Government of California initiated this program, known as the Golden State Stimulus Check, to support low-income families in their hard times. This program is also known as the California Earned Income Tax Credit.
This is a one-time direct payment of up to $1,200 for those who have filed their 2020 tax returns. The Stimulus checks depend on the individual’s income and tax filing status.
Golden State Stimulus Check
There are two types of Stimulus Checks:
- GSS I
- GSS II
According to the individual’s income and tax filing status, the amount is distributed. The GSS I Golden State Stimulus Payment is $600 or $1,200, while the GSS II Payment can be $500, $600, or $1,100. These depend on your eligibility status.
Golden State Stimulus Payment Eligibility 2024
For this one-time direct payment, there are several criteria to meet:
- Families or individuals who have filed their 2020 taxes
- Those who have filed their taxes using an ITIN
- Families or individuals who have resided in California for more than half of the 2020 tax year
- Those who have received the California Earned Income Tax Credit
- Families or individuals who had a total California AGI income of $75,000 or less
To qualify for GSS II, people needed to file their 2020 taxes by October 15, 2021, reside in California, have wages between $0 and $75,000, and a California AGI between $1 and $75,000 for the 2020 tax year.
Eligibility Requirements for GSS II Payments
California will distribute GSS II payments to eligible taxpayers who meet specific criteria. These criteria include either not qualifying for GSS I but meeting the GSS II requirements or meeting the eligibility criteria for either GSS I or GSS II and having claimed a credit for one or more dependents.
Qualified recipients who file with a Social Security Number, met the criteria for GSS I, and claimed a credit for one or more dependents will receive a payment of $500.
Recipients who file with a Social Security Number, did not qualify for GSS I, and did not claim a credit for one or more dependents will receive $600.
Qualified ITIN filers who met the criteria for GSS I and claimed a credit for one or more dependents will receive $1,000.
Note: If you qualified for GSS I but did not claim a credit for one or more dependents, you will not be eligible for a GSS II payment. For further details, you can contact the FTB California via their contact number or email address.
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Golden State Stimulus Checks Payments Dates 2024
The Golden State Stimulus Payments are sent based on your filing status and income. Usually, GSS payments are sent twice a month after eligible 2020 tax returns. Overall, the California payment dates will be revealed by the FTB (Franchise Tax Board) California.
In case you have successfully filed your taxes and qualified for the Golden State Stimulus payments, then no more action is required—just wait for the FTB mail.
The checks are distributed based on the last three digits of your PIN area codes. Individuals will receive their payments via direct deposit or paper check based on their tax return. So no action is needed.
In case you have qualified for Golden State Stimulus Checks and haven’t received your payment, you can contact the Franchise Tax Board via their phone number (800-542-9332).
