UPDATE: Massachusetts taxpayers are set to receive rebates starting today, with approximately 3 million eligible individuals benefiting from this financial relief. Governor Charlie Baker‘s administration has initiated the distribution of these rebates due to a state law capping annual revenue, impacting residents across the Commonwealth.
These automatic payments, which can range from $200 for lower-income earners to over $7,000 for high-income individuals, will be sent out on a rolling basis until December 15. Taxpayers who filed their 2021 tax returns can expect to see a payment labeled “MASTTAXRFD” if they opted for direct deposit. For those receiving checks, payments will arrive through the mail.
This week alone, 500,000 payments are scheduled to be dispatched, followed by an additional 1 million payments next week. The distribution is random, meaning the exact timing of individual payouts may vary. If you have not yet filed your 2021 tax return, there’s still time. Submit your filing by September 15, 2023, to qualify for a rebate about one month after submission.
This rebate program comes as Massachusetts implements a new statewide ban on disposing of mattresses and textiles, including clothing and shoes, effective today. While officials indicate they will not fine individuals for violations, they are providing resources to help residents comply with the new regulations.
In other significant news, authorities have identified the remains of a woman found nearly fifty years ago on a beach in Provincetown as Ruth Marie Terry, a Tennessee native. Terry, who was only 37 when she was murdered, was Massachusetts’ oldest unidentified murder victim. While the search for her killer continues, this identification may lead to crucial new information.
As Massachusetts residents prepare for the upcoming elections, officials remind voters that the deadline for ballot submissions is today at 5 PM. If you have not yet voted, it’s advised to drop off your ballot in person to ensure it is counted in time.
Stay tuned for further updates as these developments unfold, and share this news to keep others informed about these crucial changes affecting Massachusetts taxpayers today.