FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 12, 2023
Senator Jake Hoffman Celebrates the Passage
of the Arizona Families Tax Rebate
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Inflation relief is soon headed to Arizona families who are struggling from skyrocketing prices caused by reckless policies implemented by Democrats in Washington, D.C. Today, Senator Jake Hoffman announces the passage of the Arizona Families Tax Rebate, championed by the Arizona Freedom Caucus, as part of the 2023-2024 state budget.
"Gas, groceries, housing and energy prices have surged over the past three years since Democrats took control of the federal government. As a result, Arizona families are hurting while they attempt to pay for the most basic necessities each month, like putting food on the table, keeping a roof over their heads, paying medical bills, keeping the lights on and filling up their gas tanks. In the meantime, government is flush with cash and in the position to give back to our honest, hardworking taxpayers," said Senator Jake Hoffman.
This fall, Arizona families can expect to receive one-time tax rebates of up to $750 for qualifying households. Those with dependents under the age of 17 will receive $250 per dependent, or those with dependents 17 and older will receive $100 per dependent, capped at three dependents. Households must have a tax liability of at least $1 in order to be eligible. This criterion is based off of 2021 state tax returns.
"This is the first time in at least 30 years our state lawmakers have been able to step up to the plate to provide a tax rebate of this magnitude for our citizens. I'm proud of the leadership of the Arizona Freedom Caucus, and for the support of our Republican colleagues, to dedicate $260 million to helping struggling Arizona families," said Senator Hoffman. "Despite the current economic uncertainty, the Arizona Freedom Caucus, and conservative Republicans at-large, remain fully committed to keeping Arizona free, vibrant, and prosperous for Arizona families, and all Arizonans, for generations to come. We hope this extra money will make life a little less stressful for our Arizona families as they approach the Christmas holiday season later this year."
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For more information, contact:
Kim Quintero
Director of Communications | Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus
kquintero@azleg.gov