States that will pay stimulus checks in May | 2024 | MIX

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Stimulus checks continue in 2024 in the United States, with various states offering payments in the month of May. These payments range from pilot programs, tax refunds, and tax credits to financial relief that can exceed a thousand dollars. Here is a breakdown of the states that are currently issuing stimulus checks in May 2024:

**Alabama:**
The Alabama Department of Revenue has been issuing refunds to residents who filed their 2021 Individual Income Tax return. The amount of each refund varies based on the taxpayer’s filing status, with singles, heads of household, and married filing separately receiving $150, and those married filing jointly receiving $300.

**Alaska:**
Alaska continues to distribute the Alaska Permanent Fund (PFD) check for 2023 dividends to residents who have applied. The 2023 dividend amount is $1,312, derived from investment income from oil.

**Arizona:**
The Arizona Families Tax Refund program provides stimulus checks to over 700,000 families in the state. Beneficiaries with dependents under 17 years of age receive $250 per minor or adolescent, while dependent beneficiaries over 17 years of age receive $100 per person.

**Michigan:**
The Ann Arbor City Council is running a pilot program in partnership with the University of Michigan, offering $528 checks to small businesses over two years. The support is intended for qualifying companies with income equal to or less than 225% of the federal poverty line, totaling $12,672.

**Missouri:**
The St. Louis Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Program is providing $500 each month for 18 months to 540 low-income families facing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling up to $9,000.

**New Mexico:**
New Mexico is offering tax refunds and economic relief payments to residents. Married couples filing jointly are eligible for a $1,000 tax refund, while individuals filing separate tax returns can receive a $500 refund.

**New York:**
The City of Rochester is implementing a GBI program, providing selected residents with monthly payments of $500 for a total of 12 months, totaling $6,000.

**Texas:**
The Uplift Harris Guaranteed Income Pilot Program is offering $500 per month for 18 months to residents of Harris County affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling $9,000.

**Washington:**
The Growing Resilience in Tacomas program is granting $500 monthly to 175 low-income households from April 2024 to June 2025, provided they meet certain criteria.

These stimulus checks aim to provide financial relief to individuals and families across various states in the US, helping them navigate economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.