STATEHOUSE (Aug. 30, 2022) – Hoosiers should be on the lookout for an additional automatic taxpayer refund thanks to a new law supported by local legislators.
Individual filers will receive $200, or $400 for a married couple filing jointly. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said unlike Washington, D.C., Indiana is responsibly using the state's surplus, which experienced higher-than-anticipated revenue collections, to return $1 billion to taxpayers.
"Years of fiscal discipline have put our state in a position where we can return money to Hoosiers and still maintain strong reserves," Thompson said. "This money belongs to taxpayers and they know best on how to spend it."
According to the Indiana Department of Revenue, direct deposits and mailed checks have already started going out to Hoosiers. Indiana auditor’s office can print 50,000 checks per day and is aiming to have all checks printed by early October. Hoosiers should allow until Nov. 1, 2022, to receive their refund.
"With budgets stretched thin, every little bit helps," said State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon). "Then heading into the next legislative session in January, we can continue to look for other responsible avenues to provide additional relief to taxpayers."
State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) said the $200 automatic taxpayer refund is separate from the $125 refund issued earlier this year. The state will issue a combined check for both refunds to taxpayers who were eligible for and have not yet received the initial $125 refund by direct deposit. Hoosiers on Social Security who did not qualify for the $125 taxpayer refund because they did not have to file a state tax return can still qualify for the $200 refund, if they file their tax return in the calendar year 2023.
"Sky-high inflation has made the cost of essential items difficult for many Hoosiers to afford," Behning said. "Two automatic taxpayer refunds will hopefully ease some of that burden."
For more information on the automatic taxpayer refund, visit in.gov/dor and scroll down to click on "Automatic Taxpayer Refunds." To learn more about Senate Enrolled Act 2 (ss), click here.
-30-
State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) represents House District 91,
which includes portions of Hendricks and Marion counties.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) represents House District 40,
which includes a portion of Hendricks County.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) represents House District 28,
which includes portions of Hendricks and Boone counties.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
