Gov. Newsom s California Comeback Plan includes Golden State Stimulus expansion
More Californians will be receiving money from the state as part of Gov. Gavin Newsom s proposed economic recovery plan.
By: Jermaine Ong , Mark Saunders
Posted at 9:10 AM, May 10, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-10 21:00:23-04
(KGTV) More Californians will be receiving money from the state as part of Gov. Gavin Newsom s proposed economic recovery plan.
In a tweet Monday morning, the governor announced an expansion of the state s Golden State Stimulus, saying: âCA will be expanding the Golden State Stimulus to middle class families creating the biggest state tax rebate in US history. 2 out of every 3 Californians will now benefit from a stimulus check of at least $600. And families with kids will now get an additional $500.â
As the country continues to confront a history of racial injustice, deeply rooted in the legacy of slavery and systemic racism, today, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed five individuals to serve on the newly formed Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. The formation of this task force was made possible by the Governor’s signing of AB 3121, authored by then-Assemblymember Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), which established a nine-member task force to inform Californians about slavery and explore ways the state might provide reparations.
“California is leading the nation, in a bipartisan way, on the issue of reparations and racial justice, which is a discussion that is long overdue and deserves our utmost attention,” said Governor Newsom. “Last year, I signed into law a number of key bills focused on leveling the playing field in our society and ensuring that everyone has a fair shot at achieving the California dream. Today’s appointment of ind
California Sends Out $1.6 Billion in Stimulus Checks What to Do if You Haven t Received One
On 5/6/21 at 2:35 PM EDT
California has sent out more than 2.5 million stimulus checks since April 15, but not receiving a payment doesn t mean a person isn t eligible for one.
The Golden State Stimulus created a statewide direct payment plan that enabled the Franchise Tax Board to send out $600 or $1,200 payments to eligible individuals. The program is designed to help low-income Californians and those who weren t eligible to receive the direct payments Congress passed. We passed the recovery package to get money into the pockets of Californians who were hit hardest by this pandemic, and that s exactly what the Golden State Stimulus is doing already getting $1.6 billion to 2.5 million Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement.
California $600 Stimulus Checks: Deadline for Filing Taxes to Receive Payments and More
On 5/3/21 at 12:51 PM EDT
Californians have months to file their tax return to receive a stimulus payment, but if they want their payment soon, they should file their return as soon as possible
The Golden State Stimulus provides $600 or $1,200 payments to low-income Californians, and payments are being issued on a rolling basis. While they re sent out automatically, a person must file their 2020 tax return in order to receive one and it can take up to 60 days to receive a payment.
California s Franchise Tax Board pushed the deadline for filing state tax returns to May 17 to remain consistent with the extension the Internal Revenue Service gave taxpayers. All payments are due by then, but a person technically doesn t have to file until October 15. However, delaying filing a tax return also means a delay in receiving a state stimulus check.