The gods of stimulus check have again taken an initiative and this time the residents of the state of Maine are the lucky ones. The majority of the citizens of America are waiting for financial assistance in this hard time. Janet Mills, the Governor of Maine, has recently passed legislation where a $1.2 billion surplus fund will be used from the state budget.
A New Stimulus Check For The Residents Of Maine Proposed By Janet Mills
As per the legislation, the eligible people living in Maine will get a stimulus check worth $850 and an average household family can get an approximate amount of $1,700. The administration of Mills has established an official website for the people who needs any details about this particular stimulus check.
As per this new policy, approximately 858,000 people will get this benefit from the state Government. A total of $729.3 million will be allotted for this new stimulus check. As per the eligibility criteria, individuals must have filed their income tax returns for the year 2021. Though the last date of filing this return passed on 18th April, the date was extended till 31st October.
An individual, to be eligible for this stimulus check, the annual income must be less than $100,000. Similarly, the heads of families must have an annual income of less than $150,000 and joint filers must earn less than $200,000. As per this new policy, approximately 858,000 people will get this benefit from the state Government.
The administration of Mills is emphasizing the fact that people should not miss this opportunity to have $1,400 which can lay off some burden from their shoulders. Joe Biden, the President of America is not getting the required amount of votes to start the federal policy of stimulus check. However, there is some buzz that he is going to do something very soon.
