If they meet the criteria, eligible and qualified residents of Arizona will receive a maximum stimulus check of $1,500 this May.
$1,500 Stimulus Check in Arizona
The state of Arizona will release its own form of stimulus check, sending $1,500 to eligible and qualified residents who meet the criteria. This new payment is connected to the 2021 tax return; single tax filers and those who jointly filed will receive a separate amount.
According to a published article in MARCA, single taxpayers or the head of the household will receive $750, while married couples who jointly file together will receive $1,500. This payment is made to improve the financial situation of some residents in the state.
Eligibility Requirement for the $1,500 Stimulus Check
To be eligible for the new stimulus check in Arizona, residents should meet the following:
- They need to have filed their full-year resident personal income tax return for 2021.
- At least one dependent tax credit return for the tax year 2021 must have been claimed using Arizona Form 140 or 140A.
- Residents should have paid at least one dollar in personal income taxes in Arizona in 2019, 2020, or 2021.
Furthermore, the Arizona Department of Revenue said that meeting these requirements will give the applicants bigger chance to receive the stimulus checks. It is important to note also that the assigned agency will ask for their name and Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to receive these payments. Monitoring the Department of Revenue webpage for updates on the rebate status, address changes, or claim submissions is also crucial.