In the month of April 2025, there are no new federal stimulus checks confirmed or to be confirmed, and the deadline to claim missed 2021 payments from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expired on April 15. But don’t worry, all is not lost: some states maintain permanent local programs with specific schedules and requirements. We have made a compilation of state initiatives that vary from tax refunds to pilot subsidies, without a unified scheme at the national level.
Let’s go back to what the IRS said: those who did not claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit lost their opportunity after the deadline closed. The outstanding amounts were automatically distributed until January 2025, according to official records. That said, and with this topic over, let’s review some other stimulus payments state programs that are available in 2025.
State stimulus check programs underway: which ones you could claim
While the federal government does not activate new support, at least four states have mechanisms in force or under discussion. These initiatives respond to budget surpluses, inflation or social projects, but their scope and amounts differ radically. Experts warn that beneficiaries should consult official sources to avoid fraud or misinformation.
Colorado TABOR Program
Colorado implements TABOR rebates, established by its state Constitution. People who filed their 2024 tax returns by April 15 could receive between $177 and $1,130, depending on their income. The exact amount is based on adjusted gross income (AGI), according to tables published by the Department of Revenue. Payments are delivered along with tax refunds, either by check or direct deposit.
An October 2024 release details the ranges: Individuals with an AGI below $55,000 would get $1,000, while couples within that same range would receive $2,000. Those earning more than $100,000 would receive $400 if they are individual taxpayers, or $800 if they are married couples. “The process is automatic for those who met the deadlines,” confirmed a source from the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)
Alaska’s PFD program is funded by royalties earned from oil exploitation: stimulus checks will be paid in October 2025 to those who complete the form before March 31, 2025, and who meet the requirements. Although in 2024 the amount was $1,702, the figure for this year remains undefined. “It is not a stimulus, but a constitutional right,” the state government clarified, and explained that only those residents with at least one year of continuous residence can receive it.
New York: refund proposal under debate
New York discusses an inflation rebate of up to $500 for families. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal, included in the 2025 budget, faces legislative resistance. The state Senate proposes limiting it to seniors through tax credits. “It is premature to talk about definitive dates or amounts,” warned an assembly member. The negotiation could extend until June.
California: pilot subsidy in Sacramento
Sacramento County runs the FFESP program, which provides $725 per month to 200 families with children under 5 years old. The plan, effective until November 2025, excludes white, Asian or Hispanic applicants, based on demographic criteria. Local officials defended the approach: “We prioritize historically marginalized groups.” April payments are already underway, but their impact is limited.
