UPDATE: Massachusetts taxpayers are set to receive significant rebates starting today, with payments reaching up to $7,000 for eligible individuals. Governor Charlie Baker‘s administration confirmed that approximately 3 million taxpayers will benefit from this initiative, triggered by a state law capping annual revenue.
The automatic rebates will begin arriving in bank accounts or via checks in the mail between now and December 15. Officials reported that 500,000 payments will be processed this week, followed by around 1 million payments weekly thereafter. Taxpayers who filed their 2021 tax returns are encouraged to look for deposits labeled “MASTTAXRFD” if they opted for direct deposit.
Eligible taxpayers can still file their returns until September 15, 2023, to receive a rebate. Notably, the amount of the rebate varies significantly based on income; for example, someone earning $35,000 may receive about $200, while those with incomes over $1 million could see returns exceeding $7,000.
In related news, a new statewide ban on disposing of mattresses and textiles, including clothing and shoes, is now in effect across Massachusetts. Officials have stated they will not typically impose fines for violations but are providing resources to assist residents in complying with the new regulations.
Additionally, authorities recently identified the long-unidentified victim known as the “Lady of the Dunes.” The woman, Ruth Marie Terry, was found deceased on a Provincetown beach nearly fifty years ago. While her killer remains unknown, officials hope that this new information will lead to breakthroughs in the case.
As Massachusetts residents await their rebate checks, the deadline for voting in next week’s election is also approaching, with 5 p.m. today marking the cutoff for ballot drop-offs.
Stay tuned for more updates as these stories develop, and check your accounts for those much-awaited rebates!
