Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced that more than two million?one-time tax rebate payments of up to $1,300 per family started this week. Payments will be sent now through September.?
?As Minnesotans plan for back-to-school, we know that the excitement families are feeling is mixed with the stress that comes with buying books, backpacks, and clothes,? said Governor Walz. ?We?re going to help with that ? both with payments of up to $1,300 per family and universal free breakfast and lunch. I am grateful for the Department of Revenue?s work to deliver these payments to Minnesotans as soon as possible.?
?We know that these payments will take a weight off millions of Minnesotans? shoulders this fall - especially with the start of the new school year,? said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. ?These direct payments are a crucial way to put money in the pockets of Minnesotans who need it and empower families across the state to meet their needs on their terms.?
The legislation, signed by Governor Walz in May, provides payments to eligible Minnesotans of:?
- $520 for married couples filing a joint 2021 income or property tax return with adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less.?
- $260 for all other individuals with 2021 adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less.?
- Another $260 for each dependent, up to three dependents.?
Direct deposit payments will go out first, followed by paper checks in the mail.
Just weeks away from the Vikings? regular season, Governor Walz visited the Vikings Training Camp and sat down with Paul Allen on KFAN. The full interview can be found on the?Vikings YouTube page.??
"I often say that as Minnesotans, we don?t like to brag ? but I think there?s a lot to brag about as a Vikings fan right now,"?said Governor Walz.?"As an eternal optimist, I?m confident this could be the year. Skol Vikes!"
This Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan attended a National Lieutenant Governors Association meeting in Iowa.
"I'm looking forward to sharing what we?re doing in Minnesota and learning from my fellow lieutenant governors and seconds-in-command from across the country,"?said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.?
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