Since December 1, Alabamians across the state have been receiving tax rebate checks either in the amount of $150 or $300. The $150 checks are going to those who are single, the head of a family, or those who are married but filed separately. The $300 checks are going out to those who are married and filed jointly.

Currently, more than 500,000 rebate checks and over 850,000 direct deposits have been processed.

Governor Kay Ivey released a statement about the rebates on Wednesday:

“As the country continues to face tough times, Alabama taxpayers are working harder to stretch their paychecks to cover expenses, and for some, this little bit goes a long way,” said Ivey. “Most of the rebate funds should arrive by mid-December. In fact, I am already hearing from many who have received their rebates.”

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The Governor proposed earlier this year that single taxpayers receive rebates of up to $400, while those who filed jointly receive $800. Eventually legislators lowered that amount to what it is now.

In order to qualify for the rebates, taxpayers must have filed a 2021 Individual Income Tax return which the Alabama Department of Revenue received on or before October 17, 2022. Non-residents, estates or trusts or anyone who was claimed as a dependent during the 2021 tax year do not qualify.

If you are eligible for a rebate and have not received it by December 15, call the Alabama Department of Revenue at 334-242-1170.

Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News.