“I think this rental assistance is very important,” Di Gregorio said in March. “I hope my landlord will apply.”.

If you need direct one-on-one assistance to fill out the application, the state can arrange an in-person appointment with an outreach worker. The list of local groups who will be providing assistance will be available through the hotline or the state’s website.

Like so many things that have to do with addressing the pandemic, it depends on where you live. Some larger local governments got a slice of the federal stimulus money directly and are creating their own programs, and if you live in those places, your process may be a little different.

Landlords and tenants in jurisdictions with a pending local program can start their application through the state portal. For more information on local rent assistance programs, check out this nifty map from the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

That could include a deed, a mortgage note, property tax statements or a current lease agreement. If it is an informal living situation and there is no signed lease, bank statements that show rent is being collected are also accepted.

Eligible tenants have to have some financial impact from COVID-19. There is an opportunity to provide documentation, like a recent pay stub or a termination letter, but it is not required — and a written attestation that they have been impacted is sufficient.

This could be owed back rent or an overdue utility bill. No, but if landlords want to start eviction proceedings after September 30, due to unpaid rent, they will need to show that they or their tenants have attempted to apply for rent relief.

More than 50 million Americans received a tax refund or stimulus check from their state government last year to help Americans fight inflation, rising energy prices and other hardships.

Sure, maybe you didn’t qualify. But the tax agency may not have your current address or banking details, or maybe your 2021 return wasn’t filed correctly.

Find out if your state issued a check and see if you qualified. Then learn how to inquire about a missing rebate payment.

Every year, most Alaskans receive a Permanent Fund Dividend, allowing them to share in the state’s oil and mineral revenues. Thanks to soaring oil prices and a special one-time $650 energy relief payment, PFD checks jumped to $3,284 in 2022, a 195% increase from the year before.

The Alaska Department of Revenue began issuing checks on Sept. 20, 2022, but some are still on their way to eligible residents.

Over 31 million Californians received inflation relief checks of up to $1,050, either as a direct deposit or a debit card. The state said 95% of the payments went out by the end of 2022, and the last checks are supposed to go out in mid-February 2023 received by Jan.

How much California residents received was based on their income, tax-filing status and household size, according to Franchise Tax Board website. Single taxpayers earning $250,000 or above and couples earning a combined $500,000 were ineligible for the payments.

14, 2023, call California Franchise Tax Board customer support at 800-542-9332.

30, thanks to the 1992 Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) Amendment. (Joint filers received $1,500.) Gov.

Filers who received an extension and filed by the Oct. 17 deadline were supposed to receive their refund by Jan.

To check on your Colorado Cash Back rebate visit the Colorado Department of Taxation website or call 303-951-4996.

John Carney approved the Delaware Relief Rebate Program in April, a $300 stimulus check was cut for all residents who filed their 2020 tax returns.

If you have questions about the status of your rebate, visit the Delaware Department of Finance website.

According to the Florida Department of Children and Families, checks should have arrived in time for Florida’s “back to school” sales tax holiday, which ran from July 25 to Aug. 7, 2022.

To qualify, families must have received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (also known as welfare), have been a foster parent or caregiver,or have participated in the Guardianship Assistance Program. The benefit was automatically mailed to eligible recipients but if you have questions or think you qualified, you can check with the Florida Department of Children and Families or call 850-300-HOPE.

In March 2022, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill authorizing rebates to taxpayers who filed their state returns for both 2020 and 2021.

Partial-year residents, those who pay little or no income taxes, or individuals who owe taxes, child support or other payments may have received a smaller rebate.

If you’re still waiting, visit the Department of Revenue website. You can also check the status of your state income tax refund here.

In June 2022, then-Gov. David Ige signed Act 115, which provided a one-time refund to qualifying Hawaii residents.

Individuals who earned more than $100,000 and couples who earned more than $200,000 qualified for a $100 payout.

Direct deposits began being issued in late August, but physical checks didn’t go out until the week of Oct. 17, according to the state Department of Taxation.

31, 2022, should have received a direct deposit up to 10 weeks after their return was accepted by the tax department, or 12 weeks if they requested a physical check. For more information about Act 115 refunds, visit the Hawaii Department of Taxation website or call 808-587-4242.

In February 2022, Gov. Brad Little signed a bill giving $75 to each taxpayer and dependent, or 12% of their 2020 state income tax return, whichever was greater.

Checks started going out in March 2022 and Idaho residents can review the status of their rebates online.

Individuals who earned less than $200,000 in 2021 should have received a $50 income tax rebate while couples filing jointly with incomes under $400,000 received $100. Filers could also earn $100 per dependent they claimed on their 2021 taxes, up to three dependents.

Illinois residents who paid state property taxes in 2021 and meet certain salary requirements are also eligible for a separate rebate of up to $300.

12, 2022. More information is available on the Illinois Department of Revenue website and check you can check the status of your payment at MyTax Illinois’ Where’s My Refund page.

Hoosiers were eligible for $125 rebates in 2022, regardless of income, thanks to the state’s automatic taxpayer refund law, Direct deposit payments started going out in May with printed checks sent to the 1.7 million taxpayers who didn’t provide banking information in July. Dispersal was held up until mid-August, Gov.

During that wait, the Indiana Legislature tacked on another $200 to each check. The combined payments — $325 for individuals, or $650 for married couples filing jointly — should have been combined into one paper check.

Indiana residents who didn’t receive a rebate should contact the state’s Department of Revenue.

Couples filing jointly should have received a single payment of $1,700.

Under a 1986 voter-approved law known as Chapter 62F, state tax revenue in Massachusetts is tied to fluctuations in wages and salaries, with any excess returned to taxpayers. Last year marked only the second time since the law was enacted that the refund was triggered.

The first checks and direct deposits from the $3 billion surplus went out in November 2022 and more were issued in mid-December, the administration said. The refund was equal to approximately 14% of an individual’s 2021 state income tax liability.

If you filed your 2021 state tax return after Oct. 17, 2022, you can expect to receive your refunds approximately one month after your file date.

A website has been launched to answer questions and help residents get an estimate of their refund. A call center is also available at 877-677-9727.

Certain Minnesota frontline workers were eligible to receive a one-time payment of $750 in 2022, including emergency responders, health workers, court officials and others.

Applicants should have been notified in mid-August, with payments sent out Oct. 5, 2022.

Some 2 million New Jersey households are getting property tax rebates, thanks to the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program, a $2 billion property tax relief package.

(Renters who earn up to $150,000 will receive $450 checks.) The rebates, issued via check and direct deposit, will be coming later than many other states’ payouts: The deadline to apply is Feb. 28, 2023, but New Jersey state treasury spokesperson Jennifer Sciortino only said payments would go out “no later than May 2023,” Patch.com reported.

You can also call 888-238-1233.

The sections listed below are pre-printed on a check. However, it’s important to understand these fields and their importance.

This number is nine digits long and identifies your financial institution, such as a bank or credit union. A routing number helps identify your bank.

Typically, bank account numbers are 8–12-digits, but can be up to 17 digits long depending on your bank. This number tells you which check you’re on (out of all the checks in a checkbook) and is mainly used for tracking checks you’ve written.

Now that you have a better understanding of what each section of a check means and how to fill it in, you can feel confident whipping out your checkbook and pen. A bounced check is a check that’s written and distributed without having the sufficient funds available in your bank account.

If a check bounces, banks will typically charge a fee (both to the check writer and the depositor). Yes, but this is becoming less and less common.

If you want to write yourself a check, you would write your own name on the “pay to the order of” line. To deposit a check that’s made out to you, you’ll have to endorse it.

Endorsing the check is an added security step to ensure the correct person and account receives the money. It also authorizes the bank to complete the transaction.

Every time you spend money or make a deposit, you should keep track of this in your checkbook’s check register, which can be found with the checks you received from Huntington. Your check register is meant to be used for keeping track of your deposits and expenses.

When you receive your monthly bank statement, whether it comes in the mail or you view it online, take the time to balance your checking account. First, download our Balancing Worksheet.

Once you are finished with the worksheet, if your adjusted checkbook and account balance match, your checking account is balanced.

If you believe there is an error on your bank statement, contact Huntington as soon as possible. Balancing your checkbook may feel outdated with online banking, mobile banking, and budgeting technology.

For example, if you wrote someone a check and they haven’t cashed it yet, that amount won’t be listed in your online history, but it will be in your check register. Having accurate knowledge of payments you have made can help you avoid overdraft fees and returns.

No problem. Easily order checks online from Huntington.

Debit cards, online banking and banking apps may seem to have replaced paper checks. However, checks are still a very viable and necessary part of your personal finances.

In the not-so-distant past checks were the primary way of exchanging funds. The first thing to know about checks is what all the numbers mean – the check number, routing number and account number.

If you’re setting up direct deposit with your employer, you’ll need these numbers.If you’re opening a new account, make sure you order checks to have on hand. It is important to store your personal checks in a secure spot, maybe a lock box or drawer where you keep important documents.

If you haven’t written a check in a while (or ever), check out these tips to make it easy.

You might be asked to void a check, and turn it in with some paperwork to get direct deposit started. Direct deposit allows your paycheck to go directly into your account.

To void a check, simply write the word “VOID” over the area where you would normally fill in all the information. Be careful not to write over those important bank numbers at the bottom of the check.

If a check has been written to you, you might be wondering how to get it into your bank account or cash it. There are several options, but the first step is to endorse the check.

Remember, since you endorsed the check, anyone who gets access to the check can deposit or cash it. You can take this check to a bank teller, to an ATM machine, or use mobile check deposit if your bank offers that functionality.