Which States Are Issuing Tax Refunds and Holiday Relief Checks Before 2025 Ends?

Several U.S. states are giving residents a financial boost before the year closes.

These aren’t federal tax refunds, they come from state surpluses, dividend programs, or inflation relief initiatives.

Some payments are already in accounts, while others will arrive through December or early January.

States Issuing Year-End Payments

• Alaska – Oil fund distributions wrapping up mid-December: Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) official site​

• California – Middle-Class Tax Refund: Middle-Class Tax Refund for eligible 2020 filers​

• Colorado – TABOR refund being processed: TABOR refunds via Revenue Online​

• Georgia – Surplus rebate for recent filers: Georgia Surplus Tax Refund status tool​

• Massachusetts – Percentage return of 2021 tax liability (Chapter 62F): Chapter 62F Taxpayer Refunds overview​

• Michigan – Expanded working-family credit: Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit details​

• Minnesota – Inflation relief deposits: Minnesota Revenue inflation-adjusted amounts (2025)​

• New Jersey – Property tax and homeowner payments: New Jersey ANCHOR program details​

• New York – Property tax and homeowner payments: New York STAR Property Tax Relief​

• Oregon – Kicker credit refunds: Oregon Department of Revenue (Kicker program)

• Virginia – One-time rebate for 2024 filers: Virginia Tax one-time rebate info
   

Why Some People Receive Payments Faster

• Direct deposit is quicker than mailed checks

• Paper checks may be delayed by holiday mail or outdated addresses

• Watch for scams: legitimate state agencies won’t call or text asking for bank info or Social Security numbers

Eligibility

• Varies by state

• Depends on income limits, filing history, residency, and program rules

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