How to check for golden state stimulus 2

Published January 13, 2022

The final round of the Golden State Stimulus II (GSS II) payments is being mailed out to qualifying California residents. Families that met the eligibility requirements receive $600 plus $500 for dependents.

With this final round of payments, California has now issued more than 8 million checks and deposits, valued at more than $5.9 billion.

The second round of stimulus checks for California residents was part of Gov. Gavin Newsom's $100 billion budget that he signed into law in July. As part of the plan, the state expected to provide billions in coronavirus relief to 15.2 million California households – or about two-thirds of the state's taxpayers.

"The Golden State Stimulus is key to lifting up those hit hardest by the pandemic and supporting California’s economic recovery, putting money directly in the hands of folks who will spend it on basic needs and within their local communities," Newsom said in a statement at the time.

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Eligible recipients include current California residents who lived in the state for more than half of the 2020 tax year and individuals who earned $75,000 or less in 2020.

Taxpayers filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) who have applied for but have not received their ITIN by October 15, 2021, have until February 15, 2022, to file their return and still be eligible for GSS I and GSS II. 

More California stimulus payments mailed out

Some 800,000 stimulus checks are being mailed Monday to qualifying California residents.

Payments will go out by the last 3 digits of the ZIP code on your 2020 tax return. 

The state released the following timeframes for qualifying recipients to expect their payments by mail based on the last three digits of their ZIP code:

  • 928-999 12/27/2021 through 1/11/2022

To check your status and get an estimate on the amount of stimulus money you qualify for, you can go to www.ftb.ca.gov.

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How to check for golden state stimulus 2

California Cares

The Middle Class Tax Refund program provides rapid cash support to millions Californians. 

The majority of Middle Class Tax Refund payments will range from $200 to $1,050. 

If you already filed your 2020 taxes, there are no extra steps to take. Your money is on its way.

Find out how much you will receive here.

The Golden State Stimulus I and II were released in 2021 in amounts ranging from $600 to $1200. GSS I and GSS II recipients are scheduled to  receive the Middle Class Tax Credit from 10/7/22 to 11/21/22. For more information about GSS I and II, please contact the Franchise Tax Board.

It's Your Money. Claim It.

Do I Qualify for the Middle Class Tax Refund?

You are eligible for the Middle Class Tax Refund if you:

  • Filed your 2020 tax return by October 15, 2021

  • Meet the California adjusted gross income (CA AGI) limits described on the Middle Class Tax Refund page

  • Were not eliglible to be claimed as a dependent in the 2020 tax year

  • Were a California resident for six months or more of the 2020 tax year

  • Are a California resident on the date the payment is issued

How to check for golden state stimulus 2

How to check for golden state stimulus 2

How Do I Get My Middle Class Tax Refund?

Eligibility is based on your 2020 tax return.

You simply need to file your taxes to receive the stimulus payment.

How to check for golden state stimulus 2

How to check for golden state stimulus 2

How to check for golden state stimulus 2

When Will I Get My Middle Class Tax Refund?

The California Franchise Tax Board will issue payments until the end of this year. Payments will be issued separately from your individual state tax refund via direct deposit or prepaid debit card.

For more information visit the State of California Franchise Tax Board.

For Questions, call the Franchise Tax Board1-800-542-9332
Weekdays, 8 AM to 5 PM

You already filed your 2020 taxes.

You don't need to do anything. You will receive your payment by direct deposit or prepaid debit card.

You filed your 2020 taxes and meet certain income guidelines.

You don't need to do anything. You will receive your payment by direct deposit or prepaid debit card.

I have not filed my 2020 tax return. What should I do?

How do I track my California stimulus check?

To check your status and get an estimate on the amount of stimulus money you qualify for, you can go to www.ftb.ca.gov.

How do I know if I will get the second Golden State stimulus check?

Check if you qualify for the Golden State Stimulus II.
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. ... .
Had wages of $0 to $75,000 for the 2020 tax year..
Been a California resident for more than half of the 2020 tax year..

Why haven't I received the 2nd Golden State stimulus?

15, 2021, deadline. It is possible that some eligible California residents have not received their Golden State Stimulus checks because they did not file their taxes by the deadline. For some individuals, a delayed payment might be due to a pending Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

When am I getting my golden stimulus check 2?

The final round of Golden State Stimulus II payments by ZIP code are going out now. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, marks the end of the final batch of payments sent by mail for ZIP codes that end with the last three digits of 928 through 999, the Franchise Tax Board said.