STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2022) – Hoosiers should be on the lookout for an additional automatic taxpayer refund thanks to a new law supported by local lawmakers.
Individual filers will receive $200, or $400 for a married couple filing jointly. State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) 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.
"Returning taxpayer dollars to Hoosiers is the responsible thing to do," DeVon said. "We are facing historically high inflation, and that's why we wanted to put this money back into Hoosiers' pockets – where it belongs."
According to the Indiana Department of Revenue, direct deposits and mailed checks have already started going out to Hoosiers. The 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.
"This is a great step to provide inflation relief for taxpayers," said State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend). "Many Hoosiers are struggling with the everyday cost of goods and unfortunately, failed federal leadership isn't showing a way out."
Teshka 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.
"Indiana's strong track record of fiscal responsibility allows for money to be returned to Hoosiers who are dealing with record-high inflation," said State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola). "This is a smart, sensible approach to provide relief."
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.
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State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) represents House District 5,
which includes portions of St. Joseph County.
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State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) represents House District 7,
which includes the majority of St. Joseph County.
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State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) represents House District 21,
which includes portions of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
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