With inflation still squeezing household budgets tighter than ever in late 2025, New York State is stepping up with a game-changing lifeline: the $400 inflation refund checks program, a one-time payout designed to put real money back into the pockets of eligible residents hit hardest by rising costs on everything from groceries to gas. Approved in the 2025–2026 state budget, this automatic relief initiative – the first of its kind for New York – targets over 8 million taxpayers based … Continue reading $400 Inflation Refund Checks 2025: Official Payment Dates and Who Qualifies