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Many people rent apartments or studios because it is a more affordable housing option, especially for young adults. In 2023, the real estate rental market grew from last year’s $2,376 billion to $2,561.84 billion. However, most people are still working toward buying their own dream home.

If you still cannot afford to buy your own house, this short guide is for you. After reading, you will get crucial tips that can help you get the money you need for your dream home.

Companies create strategic plans for expansion and make informed decisions based on essential information they gather. An increase in a company’s customer base, goods produced, market share, and revenue indicates business growth. Fortunately, revenue intelligence software can help collect data and insights about customers. Businesses can also use sales forecasting software to accurately predict future product or service demand.

Agile Scrum (Sprint) Process

There is an Agile manifesto that says what approaches do and don’t work for software development.

Any development process that follows the concepts Agile manifesto is referred to as Agile development. Scrum is nothing but one such process only. It is a light-weight process framework for Agile development.

Scrum is a software development process based on Agile methodology. We can say that it is a subset of Agile. In today’s rapid world, stakeholders want an immediate return on their investments. They don’t want to wait for long periods to get the fully-featured product.

As a result, nowadays new Software Development and Testing frameworks are catching momentum i.e. Scrum approach. In Scrum, projects are divided into small tasks that are to be developed and tested in specific time-frames called a Sprint (small cycles).

Literally, the word Sprint means ‘run at full speed over a short distance’. The same concept applies here. In Sprint, we aim for rapid completion and review of specific planned tasks while maintaining high quality at the same time. The Agile scrum team is handled by the Scrum master.


Scrum is an iterative and incremental framework for projects, products and application development. Scrum has become a more and more popular software development and testing framework among organizations.

Many small to large-sized IT companies have embraced the Scrum framework as this creates excellent quality products in less time than other traditional methodologies like waterfall processes.

This framework can save both the company’s time as well as money. It significantly increases productivity and reduces time to benefits relative to the other processes of software development. It also allows organizations to cope up better with the change.


Having had a basic idea of the Agile Scrum(Sprint) process now, let us move towards having a look at the soft skills that can help you in delivering high-value software features in a short time period.

Soft Skills for the Scrum Team

What Soft Skills are required for a Successful Scrum Team?

When we start our regular (Agile) sprints (Cycles of work), we usually find some of the challenges with our team members. These challenges are not part of the technical difficulties. It usually occurs with the team member’s mindset or their soft skills.

Many successful Scrum projects have taught us that the success of a scrum depends on how team members are supported wholeheartedly towards Sprint.

Let’s discuss some of the pre-requisite soft skills for the Scrum Team.

Team Spirit


Cross-functional teamwork is at the heart of Scrum. There is no “my work”, “I have finished my work” and “your work”. In a Scrum team, we find people saying things like only “Our work”, “we have completed our Sprint”.

Individuals will have a helping tendency for sharing technical knowledge. Scrum Members are always available to team members rather than being locked away behind closed doors. Scrum Master will always motivate the teams and create a Supporting Learning Environment.

The team will always be sprint-oriented and often discuss the smooth run of the sprint. A scrum team’s job is to self-organize around the challenges and the management’s job is to remove impediments to self-organization.

Other tax considerations for those with student loans

In addition to student loan forgiveness options, you may be eligible for additional tax credits and deductions. Although 2023 tax thresholds have not yet been released, here are some student loan tax breaks that may boost next year's refund or lower your tax bill.
Student loan interest deduction

When you make monthly payments to your student loans, that includes your principal payment as well as any accrued interest payments. Whether you have private or federal student loans, the student loan interest deduction lets you reduce your taxable income, depending on how much interest you paid. For 2021, this reduction went up to $2,500 a year.

You're eligible for the deduction if you paid student loan interest in the given tax year and if you meet modified adjusted gross income requirements (your income after eligible taxes and deductions), For 2021, you qualified if your MAGI was less than $70,000 (or $100,000 if married, filing jointly). Partial deductions were offered for those with MAGI between $70,000 and $85,000 ($100,000-$170,000 for those who filed jointly).

With federal student loan repayments on pause and interest at 0%, you might not have paid any interest over the past year. That said, you should log into your student loan portal and check form 1098-E for any eligible interest payments.

If eligible, this deduction will lower your taxable income, which could reduce how much you owe the IRS or increase your tax refund. You might even get placed in a lower tax bracket, which could qualify you for other deductions and credits .
American Opportunity Tax Credit

The American Opportunity Tax Credit is available for first-time college students during their first four years of higher education. It allows you to claim 100% of the first $2,000 of qualifying education expenses, then 25% on the next $2,000 spent -- for a total of up to $2,500. If you're a parent, you can claim the AOTC per eligible student in your household, as long as they're listed as a dependent.

To claim the full credit in 2021, your MAGI must have been $80,000 or less ($160,000 or less for those married, filing jointly). If your MAGI was between $80,000 and $90,000 ($160,000 to $180,000 for those filing jointly), you might have qualified for a partial credit.

The AOTC is a refundable credit, which means if it lowers your income tax to less than zero, you might be able to get a refund on your taxes or increase your existing tax refund.
Lifetime Learning Credit

You can earn money back for qualified education expenses through the Lifetime Learning Credit. The LLC can help pay for any level of continuing education courses (undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees). Transportation to college and living expenses are not considered qualifying expenses for the LLC.

Unlike the AOTC, there's no limit to how many years you can claim the credit. You could get up to $2,000 every year or 20% on the first $10,000 of qualified education expenses. The LLC is not refundable, however, which means you can use the credit to lower your tax bill if you have one, but you won't get any of the credit back as a refund.

For 2021, you were eligible for this credit if you had qualifying expenses and your MAGI was less than $59,000 ($118,000 for those married, filing jointly). You could also claim a reduced credit if your MAGI was between $59,000 and $69,000 ($118,000 and $138,000 for those married, filing jointly).

Note: You cannot claim both the AOTC and the LLC for the same student in the same tax year. If you're eligible for both, the AOTC typically provides a bigger tax break (and can boost your refund).
If your loans are in default, will next year's tax return be garnished?

Normally, if you have federal student loans in default (meaning you're unable to pay what you owe on them for 270 days), your tax refunds can be taken to help cover the balance owed. Since federal student loans were on pause during the 2022 tax season, your federal tax refund was not eligible to be garnished by the government.

It's unclear if this will remain in place for 2023, though with the new payment pause set to expire at the end of 2022, this benefit may expire.
Your tax filing status can impact your student loan payments

If you're repaying federal student loans and you're on an income-driven repayment plan, your marriage status may impact your payment amount. For instance, if you're married filing jointly, your payments are based on the joint income between you and your spouse. If you're married filing separately, your payments are based on only your income.

If you decide to file separately to lower your monthly IDR plan payment, however, you may miss out on other key tax benefits. For example, you may not be able to take advantage of a lower tax rate extended to married couples filing jointly, nor will you be able to claim increased credit and deduction amounts available if you filing jointly.

The Revised Pay As You Earn, or REPAYE, plan doesn't distinguish between whether you're listed as married filing separately or married filing jointly. Your payments are based on the income of both you and your spouse.

What's happening

President Joe Biden has announced up to $10,000 in student loan debt will be forgiven for all borrowers earning under $125,000.

What's happeningWith the latest GDP report showing another consecutive quarterly decline in economic activity, the country is likely in a technical recession.


Why it mattersPrevious recessions have all seen pervasive layoffs, higher costs of borrowing and a tumultuous stock market.

What it means for you

Worry less about the macroeconomic news of the day and focus on what you can control. Take inventory of your financial life, gather facts and make moves to protect your savings.

The state of the economy is the worry of the day. News of another quarterly drop in GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, signals the US economy is now likely in a technical recession. The National Bureau of Economic Research makes the official call about whether the country is in a recession (and they haven't yet).

Still, if you ask most people, they'll say it's become undoubtedly harder to make ends meet. At least one poll conducted in June finds a majority of Americans, or 58%, believe we are in a recession. Inflation is still soaring and shows no signs of stopping, despite four interest rates hikes from the Federal Reserve. And with the Fed's most recent rate hike and more to come, many worry the Fed's attempts to cool rising prices could push us into much more challenging financial times.

An increase in layoffs -- another key indicator of a recession -- is also being felt across the country as many companies -- particularly in the tech sector -- have announced layoffs in recent months. Layoffs.fyi, a website that tracks downsizing at tech startups, logged close to 37,000 layoffs in Q2, more than triple from the same period last year.

At CNET Money, we're dedicated to supporting your financial health with accurate, timely and honest advice that takes into consideration the pressing financial questions of our time. Whether we can call this a recession or not, to us, feels like a game of semantics.

That's why we're launching the Recession Help Desk, a destination where you will get the latest, best advice and action steps for navigating this uncertain period.

To begin, we have a piece below about how to prepare for tougher times ahead.

Are We In a Recession Now? And So Many Home Buying Questions

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First, a quick look back at the US economy

Since the Great Depression, the US has had about a dozen economic setback periods lasting anywhere from a few months to over a year. In some ways, there's always a recession on the horizon: Economies are cyclical, with upswings and downturns. We can't predict what will happen in advance, and sometimes we can't even tell what's happening while we're in the middle of it. Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money, may have said it best when he tweeted in April: "We're definitely heading toward a recession. The only thing that's uncertain is the timing, location, duration, magnitude and policy response."

Attempting to figure out recession specifics is a guessing game. Anyone who tells you different is likely trying to sell you something. The best we can do right now is draw on history to build context, get more proactive about the money moves we can control and resist the urge to panic. This includes reviewing what happened in previous recessions and taking a closer look at our financial goals to see what levers to pull to stay on track.

Here are eight specific steps you can take to create more financial stability and resilience in a turbulent economy.

 
1. Plan more, panic less

The silver lining to current recession predictions is that they're still only forecasts. There is time to assemble a plan without the real pressures and challenges that come with being in the thick of an economic slowdown. Over the next couple of months, review your financial plan and map out some worst-case scenarios when your adrenaline isn't running high.

Some questions to consider: If you did lose your job later this year or in early 2023, what would be your plan? How can you fortify your finances now to weather a layoff? (Keep reading for related advice.)

2. Bulk up your cash reserves

A key to navigating a recession relatively unscathed is having cash in the bank. The steep 10% unemployment rate during the Great Recession in 2009 taught us this. On average, it took eight to nine months for those affected to land on their feet. Those fortunate to have robust emergency accounts were able to continue paying their housing costs and buy time to figure out next steps with less stress.

Consider retooling your budget to allocate more into savings now to hit closer to the recommended six- to nine-month rainy day reserve. It may make sense to unplug from recurring subscriptions, but a better strategy that won't feel as depriving may be to call billers (from utility companies to cable to car insurance) and ask for discounts and promotions. Speak specifically with customer retention departments to see what offers they can extend to keep you from canceling your plans.

3. Seek a second income stream

Web searches for "side hustles" are always popular, but especially now, as many look to diversify income streams in the run up to a potential recession. Just like it helps to diversify investments, diversifying income streams can reduce the income volatility that arrives with job loss. For inspiration on easy, low-lift side hustles that you might be able to do from home, check out my story.

4. Resist impulsive investing moves

It's hard not to be worried about your portfolio after all the red arrows in the stock market this year. If you have more than 10 or 15 years until retirement, history proves it's better to stick with the market ups and downs. According to Fidelity, those who stayed invested in target-date funds, which include mutual funds and ETFs commonly tied to a retirement date, during the 2008 to 2009 financial crisis had higher account balances by 2011 than those who reduced or halted their contributions. "Those who panic and sell 'at the bottom' often regret it because trying to time the market can result in losses that are very difficult to regain because stock prices can change quickly," said Linda Davis Taylor, seasoned investment professional and author of The Business of Family.

If you have yet to sign up for automatic rebalancing, definitely look into this with your portfolio manager or online broker. This feature can ensure that your instruments remain properly weighted and aligned with your risk tolerance and investment goals, even as the market swings.

 
5. Lock interest rates now

As the policy makers raise interest rates to bring down inflation levels, interest rates will increase. This potentially spells bad news for anyone with an adjustable-rate loan. It's also a challenge for those carrying a balance on a credit card.

While federal student loan borrowers don't have to worry about their rates going up, those with private variable rate loans may want to look into consolidating or refinancing options through an existing lender or other banks, such as SoFi, that could consolidate the debt into one fixed-rate loan. This will prevent your monthly payments from increasing unpredictably when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again this year, as expected.

6. Protect your credit score

Borrowers may have a tougher time accessing credit in recessions, as interest rates jump and banks enforce stricter lending rules. To qualify for the best loan terms and rates, aim for a strong credit score in the 700s or higher. You can typically check your credit score for free through your existing bank or lender, and you can also receive free weekly credit reports from each of the three main credit bureaus through the end of the year from AnnualCreditReport.com.

To improve your credit score, work towards paying down high balances, review and dispute any errors that may be on your credit report or consider consolidating high-interest credit card debt into a lower interest debt consolidation loan or 0% introductory APR balance transfer card.

7. Rethink buying a home

While home prices have cooled in some areas, it remains a competitive housing market with few homes to go around. If rising mortgage rates are adding more pressure to your ability to buy a home within budget, consider renting for a little longer. If you're also worried about your job security in a potential recession, then that's even more reason to take pause. Leasing isn't cheap at the moment, but it can afford you more flexibility and mobility. Without the need to park cash for a down payment and closing costs, renting can also keep you more liquid during a potentially challenging economy.

8. Take care of your valuables

The advice that was born out of the sky-high inflation period in the late 1970s still applies now: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

With ongoing supply chain issues, many of us face high prices and delays in acquiring new cars, tech products, furniture, home materials and even contact lenses. This includes replacement parts, too. If a product comes with a free warranty, be sure to sign up. And if it's a nominal fee to extend the insurance, it may be worth it during a time when prices are on the rise.

For example, my car has been in the repair shop for over three months, waiting for parts to arrive from overseas. So, in addition to paying my monthly car payment, I have a rental car fee that's adding up. If nothing else, I'll be heading into a possible recession a more cautious driver.

A half-dozen states have suspended their gas tax to help motorists weather rising fuel prices.

Gas prices have come down slightly from record highs in June, but motorists are still looking for relief at the pump. President Joe Biden has called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for three months, and he's encouraged state governments to pass similar legislation.

A bill to pause the federal gas tax, which adds 18.3 cents per gallon, was introduced in the Senate in February, but it hasn't been brought to a vote.

A half-dozen states have suspended their state gas taxes, and many others are debating similar moves. According to a Politico/Morning Consult poll from March, 72% of Americans support suspending their state fuel tax.

Which states have put the brakes on gas taxes? How much is it saving drivers? Is your state next? Here's everything you need to know.

Which states have suspended their gas tax?

Proposals to limit fuel taxes, which fund interstate highway repair and mass transit projects, have been introduced in more than 20 states. So far only five have pulled the lever.

Maryland

On March 18, Maryland paused its 36-cent-a-gallon tax on retail gasoline and its 37-cent tax on diesel for 30 days. Prices dropped 21 cents on average that day, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.

"This is, of course, not a cure-all, and market instability will continue to lead to fluctuations in prices," said Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who also supports suspending the automatic increases in the state fuel tax, but such efforts seem unlikely to bear fruit.

On July 1, Maryland's gas tax, which is tied to inflation, rose 7 cents to 43 cents per gallon. Comptroller Peter Franchot called for a special session of the Maryland General Assembly to pass another three-month gas tax holiday and suspend the state's automatic fuel tax increase, which he said would save motorists $300 million from July to the end of September.

A two-car household fueling up on 15 gallons a week could see a savings of more than $150 over the 90-day pause, Baltimore station FOX 45 estimated.

Georgia's gas tax holiday has been extended until July 14.

Georgia

Georgia's General Assembly voted unanimously to pause state fuel taxes until May 31, shaving 29.1 cents a gallon off the price of gasoline and 32.6 cents per gallon off diesel. Gov. Brian Kemp, who said lost revenue is being covered by state surplus funds, extended the gas tax holiday until July 14.

Georgia last suspended its fuel tax in May 2021, when the Colonial Pipeline network shut down.

Connecticut

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bipartisan bill on March 24 temporarily lifting the state's 25-cents-a-gallon motor vehicle tax from April 1 to June 30 -- a step that will save drivers an estimated $90 million.

On Thursday, a gallon of gas in the Nutmeg State was $4.98, up about 63 cents from before the tax was suspended.

New York

 
In April, lawmakers in Albany approved a budget that suspends the state's 8-cent fuel tax and an 8-cent sales tax between June 1 and December 31. The move is projected to save New York drivers about 16 cents a gallon.

"By suspending certain fuel taxes for the next seven months, New York is providing some $609 million in direct relief to New Yorkers, a critical lifeline for those who need it most," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

Florida

In May, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a budget that includes a one-month fuel-tax holiday beginning Oct. 1 that will lower the price of gas by 25.3 cents a gallon.

California

 
After efforts to suspend the 51-cent gas tax failed, California Gov. Gavin Newsom compromised with lawmakers in June and agreed to suspend a portion of the diesel sales tax, lowering it by about 23 cents per gallon at a cost of $439 million.
What are other states doing about gas taxes?

State gas taxes -- which can include an excise tax, sales taxes, oil inspection fees, county and local taxes and other charges -- vary greatly. Pennsylvania has the highest, nearly 59 cents a gallon, and Alaska the lowest, a little over 33 cents a gallon. The weighted national average is about 57 cents a gallon.

In Michigan, a Republican measure to suspend the state's gas tax failed to garner sufficient support. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said she backs temporarily suspending the sales tax on gasoline instead. Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich wants to cut the 6% fee for one year.

With gas averaging $5.20 in Michigan, lifting the sales tax would lower the price by about 31 cents a gallon.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer opposes suspending the state's fuel tax but supports pausing the 6% sales tax on gasoline.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has frozen the state's gasoline tax at 39.2 cents per gallon through the rest of 2022.

In October, Missouri increased its gas tax by 2.5 cents, to 17 cents, then upped it another 2.5 cents on July 1, to 19.5 cents. But the increase is fully refundable for most motorists, if they keep their receipts and submit them to the Missouri Department of Revenue website. Drivers can start submitting gas receipts from October 2021 through June.

In a more moderate move, a measure introduced in Ohio would reduce the state gas tax by about 10 cents a gallon. The bill, Senate Bill 277, has not advanced to a floor vote since it was sent to the Transportation Committee in February.

Some cities are coming up with their own solutions: Since April, Chicago has issued tens of thousands of $150 gas cards and $50 public-transport vouchers to eligible residents via lottery.

Horse trading has been around since, well, horses, and nothing has changed: The wily salesperson is a professional. And you are an amateur. When it comes to cars, you’re thinking years between purchases, while the salesperson is thinking hours.

The good news is you’ll only get beat if you leave yourself open. Know how to negotiate—what’s on the table, and what isn’t—and you stand a better-than-average chance of driving a good deal.

What isn’t on the table: monthly payments. Walk into a dealership saying, “I can afford $500 a month,” and that’s what you’ll pay. The salesperson can’t wait to hear that figure: He or she knows that you’ll be on the hook in a matter of minutes. They’ll simply extend payments out to 72 or 84 months, give you a little something for your trade-in, and as long as the monthly number is close to $500, you got what you want. It’s the easiest sale the dealer will make all day.

Instead, here’s a list of what you need to know before you walk in the door.

--How much the new car cost the dealer. This information is available from Consumer Reports or other buying sources; it’s called the wholesale price. Know that dealers almost never sell below cost, so if they appear to, there are incentives to the dealer or advertising costs paid by the manufacturer at play.

--How much your trade-in is worth. Again, there are sources for this information like Kelly Blue Book or Edmunds, but also check Craigslist to see what cars like yours are going for. Figure 10 percent less than the asking cost as a ballpark figure. It doesn’t hurt to try and sell the car on your own, but this doesn’t guarantee a good deal, although it’s worth trying Carvana or Vroom to get an offer.

--Know what the difference should be—your car plus money equals their car.

--Figure out how you’ll pay the difference. You can try to get financing on your own, but the dealer, when squeezed, is usually a good source for relatively inexpensive financing through the manufacturer or several lenders.

--Know what features you want on a car. Looking for a new Ford Bronco? Prices start at about $30,000 and go up to $60,000. A red car can cost $1,100 more than a white one. Do you really need a navigation system when there’s one on your phone? Figure out what you can, and can’t, do without. This includes the add-on extras that the F&I person (finance and insurance) will try to sell you before you are allowed to actually buy the car at the agreed-upon price. Again, the ability to walk away will serve you well. Some fees are unavoidable, some are not.

--Check with your insurance agent regarding how much more insurance might be. That can put you over your monthly budget quickly.

With all that knowledge in hand, be aware that from the moment you sit down in the dealership, you’ll be required to stick to your guns. Your greatest weapon is your threat to walk away—make it real. Unless you really live in the boonies, there’s another Ford, Toyota, Kia, or whatever dealer an hour away. Don’t be scared to get up and go there.

Two more considerations: If you are looking for a used car, it’s true that new car dealers have the pick of trade-ins, and are often willing to pay more at auction because they typically charge the most for used cars. The inspected “certified” used cars are usually the cream of the crop, and priced that way.

Buy or lease? If leasing gives you a solid reason to go that route, consider it, especially if you rack up minimal miles, and there’s a special lease deal available that you like. If you have a trade-in, though, we’re back to negotiating what it’s worth.

Consider that if you prepare for five hours and save $500, you’ve just earned a hundred bucks an hour. Don’t get caught up in the feeling that you’ve negotiated this much, you might as well go ahead a pull the trigger—dealers often count on an overwhelmed customer.

And don’t expect a dealer to fold, either, especially if you’re looking at a hot model. Negotiate, meet in the middle, be reasonable, and everyone goes home happy.

What's happening

California has announced a one-time "middle-class tax refund" that will provide 23 million taxpayers with between $200 and $1,050.
Why it matters

California's economy is the largest in the US. The inflation relief payments are a compromise between Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers.

California is sending one-time inflation-relief checks to residents in the fall to help blunt the sting of inflation. The Middle Class Tax Refund, a compromise between Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers in Sacramento, will see eligible families receiving a one-time payment of as much as $1,050, depending on their income, tax-filing status and household size.

Here's what you need to know about California's inflation relief checks, including which residents are eligible for the money, how much they'll get and when they can expect to receive it.

For more on anti-inflation measures, here's what you need to know about Florida's $450 inflation relief checks and here are which states are issuing tax rebates and which are pausing their state gas tax.
Who is eligible for the California tax rebate check?

The refund plan has been set up in three tiers, based on the adjusted gross income on your 2020 California state tax return. Single taxpayers who earned less than $75,000 and couples who filed jointly and made less than $150,000 will receive $350 per taxpayer and another flat $350 if they have any dependents. A married couple with children, therefore, could receive as much as $1,050. This is the largest bracket, KCRA reported, representing about 82% of beneficiaries.

Individual filers who made between $75,000 and $125,000 -- and couples who earned between $150,000 and $250,000 -- will receive $250 per taxpayer, plus another $250 if they have any dependents. A family with any children could receive $750.

Individual filers who earned between $125,000 and $250,000 and couples who earned between $250,000 and $500,000 would receive $200 each. A family with children in this bracket could receive a maximum of $600.

Although single taxpayers who earned more than $250,000 and couples who made more than a combined $500,000 in 2020 aren't eligible, the Middle Class Tax Refund is expected to benefit 23 million Californians in all.

You can estimate your payment on the Franchise Tax Board website.
What are the requirements to qualify for the tax rebate?

In addition to meeting income requirements, residents must have filed their 2020 tax refund by Oct. 15, 2021, have lived in the state for at least half of the 2020 tax year and still be a California resident on the date the payment is issued. They also cannot have been claimed as dependents in the 2020 tax year.

  
Rebates will start going out as direct deposits and debit cards in October.

When will the California payments start?

The payments will start going out in October and finish in the middle of January 2023, according to estimates from the Franchise Tax Board. The money is coming out of California's $97 billion budget surplus.

How will California send the payments?

If you filed your 2020 California state tax return electronically and requested a direct deposit for your refund, you will receive the tax rebate as a direct deposit, as well.

Otherwise, you should receive your payment on a debit card.

 
What if I didn't file a 2020 California tax return?

Most Californians who didn't file a complete 2020 tax return by Oct. 15, 2021, aren't eligible for the rebate. (The exception is for those who applied for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, or ITIN, and had not received it by Oct 15, 2021.)

In addition to the tax rebate, the state is increasing funding for several social programs, including the Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment, which assists more than 1 million seniors and disabled people. SSI/SSP benefits will increase by about $39 per month for individuals and by $100 per month for couples.

There are also increases to California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS) grants, which provide money and services to eligible families with children. Grant recipients could see their benefits increase as much as $194 a month, KCRA reported.

Find out if you qualify and when checks are slated to go out