In June 2022, California lawmakers approved the Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR) as a way to provide some relief to the rising cost of living. You are eligible for this refund if you:
Filed your 2020 tax return by October 15, 2021 [i]
Meet the California adjusted gross income (CA AGI) limits described in the What you may receive section
Are a California resident on the date the payment is issued
One-time payments are being issued via direct deposit from October 7th through November 14th for those who electronically filed and elected direct deposit on your 2020 tax return. Taxpayers who either did not electronically file or did not select to have refunds directly deposited into their bank account, will receive their MCTR in the form of a debit card between October 25th and January 15th.