Need Extra Cash? How You Can Get up to $1,000 in Rental Relief

Are you struggling with bills? If you’re in Pennsylvania, you might be able to get some much-needed money back in your pocket soon. Starting from July 1, 2023, certain residents can look forward to tax refunds of up to $1,000.

Who's eligible for this money, you ask? It's specially for folks over 65, people over 50 who have lost a spouse, and disabled individuals over 18.

The key requirement is that you're earning less than $46,520 a year. Good news: money you get from Social Security doesn't count against this limit.

Even if you're not here to claim it yourself, your family can still get the rebate if you would have qualified and you lived for at least a day in the relevant year.

Don't miss out. You need to apply before June 30, 2025. When summer rolls around, the payments will start going out.

You might be wondering if this is a new program. It's not, but it's been tweaked to help folks coping with inflation—the rising cost of everyday stuff and housing. The goal is to give back a bit of what you paid in rent or property taxes last year.
 

How does it work?

Depending on how much you make in a year, you could get different amounts:
 

• Earn less than $8,270? You might see up to $1,000.
• Make between $8,271 and $15,510? You could get up to $770.
• If you're earning between $15,511 and $18,610, up to $460 could be yours.
• For incomes between $18,611 and $46,520, you could nab up to $380.
• And if you live in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia or Scranton? There’s even extra money—between $190 and $500—up for grabs.

Don't worry about the nitty-gritty. You'll need details about your income, where you live, and an official form to fill out. Just remember: all this has to be done by June 30, 2025.

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