Who will get golden state stimulus 2

If you are still waiting to get your Golden State Stimulus payment, you will want to watch your mail in the coming weeks.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Millions of taxpayers in California will be getting a holiday bonus in the next few weeks as the state sends out the final rounds of Golden State Stimulus payments. Most eligible people will receive between $600-$1,100.

The next round of checks will be sent in the mail starting Nov. 29. These checks will go to qualified people who did not get a direct deposit and live in a zip code ending between 585-719. The Franchise Tax Board, which issues the stimulus payments, said paper checks can take up to three weeks to arrive.

The state of California is in the process of sending Golden State Stimulus payments to about 9 million eligible people. The state has already finished sending nearly all the direct deposit payments with the rest being sent via check in the mail. 

The FTB hopes to have most of the payments out by the end of the year.


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Why haven’t I received my payment?

If you are still waiting to get your Golden State Stimulus payment, first check the schedule. These are the dates paper checks will be mailed, based on the last three digits of your zip code.

  • 000-044 10/06 - 10/27/21
  • 045-220 10/18 - 11/05/21
  • 221-375 11/1 - 11/19/21
  • 376-584 11/15 - 12/03/21
  • 585-719 11/29 - 12/17/21
  • 720-927 12/13 - 12/31/21
  • 928-999 12/27/21 - 1/11/22

According to the FTB, “If you did not receive a direct deposit payment by November 15, 2021, you will likely receive a paper check.”

Reasons for people to get a paper check rather than direct deposit include:

  • If you filed your return by paper
  • If you selected paper check as your refund option on your tax return
  • If you received an advanced refund through your tax service provider, or paid your tax preparation fees using your refund
  • If you filed your return by paper and selected direct deposit as your refund option, you will receive a paper check

Golden State Stimulus II eligibility

  • $600 payments will be made to qualified taxpayers with a Social Security number, an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) between $1-$75,000 (both individuals and joint filers), and didn't receive the first round of Golden State Stimulus payments.
  • $1,000 payments will go out to qualified ITIN filers making $75,000 or less and have one or more dependents.
  • Additional payment for families with dependents. Eligible families who file with a Social Security Number with one or more dependents are eligible for an additional $500.

If you are wondering how much you could receive from the Golden State Stimulus, the FTB has a tool here.

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If you have questions, you can contact the FTB about the Golden State Stimulus:

Phone

800-852-5711
916-845-6500 (outside the U.S.)
Weekdays, 8 AM to 5 PM

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Mail

Franchise Tax Board
PO Box 942840
Sacramento CA 94240-0040

Pending ITIN

While the tax deadline has passed for most filers, people with a pending Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) may have more time. Here is the latest guidance from the FTB:

If you’re waiting for your ITIN from the IRS, do not file your tax return yet. You must apply for your ITIN on or before October 15, 2021 to receive the GSS I and GSS II. Wait until you have your ITIN. Your tax return must include your ITIN to qualify for the stimulus payment. Most qualified recipients have until October 15, 2021 to file their tax return. Visit Extension to file for more information.

However, if you applied for but have not received an ITIN by October 15, 2021, you have until February 15, 2022 to file your return and still be eligible to receive the GSS I and GSS II.

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California is sending out a new round of Golden State Stimulus payments on Oct. 5 via direct deposit and checks in the mail.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The next round of Golden State Stimulus II payments should hit bank accounts and mailboxes starting on Oct. 5. 

The California Franchise Tax Board plans to send out 705,000 total payments in this latest round, including about 330,000 direct deposits and about 375,000 paper checks. This is the first time the state has sent out mailed checks for the Golden State Stimulus II.   

The state of California is in the process of sending Golden State Stimulus (GSS) payments to about 9 million eligible people. In the previous two rounds, the state’s Franchise Tax Board (FTB) sent payments to about 2.6 million people.

Although the payments will go out on Oct. 5, some people may not receive the money for several days or even weeks.

Andrew LePage with the FTB said direct deposits typically show up in accounts within a few business days. FTB advises people expecting mailed checks to allow up to three weeks for them to arrive.

Stimulus payment timing

The state says most direct deposit payments will be made by Oct. 31 but adds that some payments could take extra time. Also, if you filed your tax return after Sept. 1, it could take 45 days after your return is processed to send out the GSS payment.

The state has also updated its timeframes for paper checks. The payments will go out based on the last 3 digits of the ZIP code on your 2020 tax return:

  • 000-044      10/06/-10/27/21
  • 045-220      10/18-11/05/21
  • 221-375      11/1/-11/19/21
  • 376-584      11/15-12/03/21
  • 585-719      11/29-12/17/21
  • 720-927      12/13-12/31/21
  • 928-999      12/27/21-1/11/22

The FTB said if the tax return isn’t processed by the date of your scheduled payment, it could take 60 days after FTB processes the return.

Future direct deposit payments will follow a similar timeline to the mailed checks. "The state plans to make future GSS II direct deposit payments around the time (within a few days prior) of the starting date for future batches of paper checks to be mailed," LePage said.

This means that direct deposits can be expected around:

  • Oct. 18
  • Nov. 1
  • Nov. 15
  • Nov. 29
  • Dec. 13
  • Dec. 27

To make sure you receive a Golden State Stimulus II payment, people need to file a 2020 tax return by Oct. 15, 2021.

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Golden State Stimulus II eligibility

  • $600 payments will be made to qualified taxpayers with a Social Security number, an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) between $1-$75,000 (both individuals and joint filers), and didn't receive the first round of Golden State Stimulus payments.
  • $1,000 payments will go out to qualified ITIN filers making $75,000 or less and have one or more dependents.
  • Additional payment for families with dependents. Eligible families who file with a Social Security Number with one or more dependents are eligible for an additional $500.

If you are wondering how much you could receive from the Golden State Stimulus, the FTB has a tool here.

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Direct deposit vs paper check

The FTB is sending out Golden State Stimulus payments in two ways; direct deposit and paper checks sent in the mail. In general, you can expect to get the payment using the same refund option you selected when filing taxes.

Typically, you’ll receive this payment using the refund option you selected on your tax return.

  • Direct deposit: If you selected direct deposit as your refund option on your tax return
  • Paper check in the mail:
    • If you selected paper check as your refund option on your tax return
    • If you received an advanced refund through your tax service provider or paid your tax preparation fees using your refund

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Who gets the 2nd Golden State stimulus check?

You must have filed your 2020 taxes by Oct. 15. Have a California adjusted gross income of $1 to $75,000. Those who received a check for the first round of Golden State Stimulus aimed at Californias with lower incomes won't get another check for Golden State Stimulus II unless they have dependents.

Why didnt ti get my second 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).

Why have I not received the California stimulus 2?

If you believe you have qualified for the Golden State Stimulus, but have not received the payment through no fault of your own, you can contact the CFTB. 916-845-6500 (outside the U.S.)

Does everyone get the Golden State stimulus?

To qualify to receive a payment, you must meet certain requirements. You must have been a resident of California for six months or more in the 2020 tax year and be a current state resident.