Stimulus checks: Californians will get up to $1,050 in 'inflation relief' checks

About 23 million California residents will receive "inflation relief" checks of up to $1,050

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Getting Started

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The inflation-relief checks are tax refunds that will send a total of $9.5 billion back to state residents.

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Behind the Scenes

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The checks are designed as tax refunds, and stem from the state's record-setting $97 billion budget surplus.

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Couples who earn above $500,000 and single taxpayers who earn above $250,000 aren't eligible for the payments

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Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a $308 billion state budget that includes the payments.

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