Golden State Stimulus

[CountAllVotes]

I don't file State taxes as I am exempt due to my low income status.

However, this year, I filed via postal service mail along with Federal taxes which I always file because in my case it is a good idea.

I was audited by the Feds this year after I filed with them and they sent me a "notice" stating that what I sent in matched their records so there are no issues with what I filed. Why they audited me is baffling considering how low the household income is!

That said, I was hoping to receive the Golden State Stimulus payment and I filed in early Feb. of this year. The State's website states that I should have received the payment by now if we qualify, which we easily do.

Is anyone here in a similar situation that has received the Golden State stimulus money?

Please let me know.

Thank you.

[Stardust]

1. TBH, I wasn't aware of a Golden State Stimulus. And I live in Cali! Nt

[CountAllVotes]

2. info. below!

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/index.html


Here is the part that pertains to me/us:

If you filed your tax return between January 1, 2021 and March 1, 2021:

You will receive your stimulus payment beginning after April 15, 2021.

Direct deposits: Allow up to 2 weeks
Paper checks: Allow up to 4 to 6 weeks for mailing

The 4-6 weeks are about up unless its in the box today.


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The California Franchise Tax Board has a wait-time availability on their website for the Golden State Stimulus. Eligible residents can contact The California Franchise Tax Board by talking with a representative on their website or by calling 800-852-5711.

Contact us about the Golden State Stimulus

Chat
Chat with a representative
Weekdays, 8 AM to 5 PM
Phone
[phone]
[phone] (outside the U.S.)
Weekdays, 8 AM to 5 PM
Mail
Franchise Tax Board
PO Box 942840
Sacramento CA 94240-0040

You need to file to get it, that is why I filed!

Give 'em a call and get what you are supposed to get!

Let me know how it goes.

Take care,

CountAllVotes

[Cicada]

3. A friend of mine got her $600 CA stimulus yesterday

She is not required to file a California tax return but did, because she got a California earned income tax credit for her small self employment income. She gets social security also. She filed around The middle of March.

She got her check for $600 yesterday. Even tho her CA refund had been deposited to her bank account. She had called California FTB a several weeks ago and they told her a range of dates when the check would be mailed. The End of that Range was the end of this month.

[CountAllVotes]

4. did she e-file?

Or do you know?

I did not. I stopped and printed it out and mailed it.

I do not trust TurboTax and their e-filing system -- too many problems with it IMO.

Thanks for the reply in any event.

Hopefully it will show up soon.

If not, I will call them.

[Cicada]

5. Yes she efiled her return

[CountAllVotes]

6. I called them today

If having a taxable income of less than $1500 a year doesn't qualify one for this, it seems little else does.

It was a waste of time being on hold and waiting for a call-back for an hour.

There is nothing in it for my household, that is quite clear.