Is a New $800 Stimulus Payment Really Arriving in April 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know

Stimulus checks were a lifeline during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, helping millions of Americans stay afloat when times got tough. While the federal government isn’t currently planning any new stimulus checks for April 2025, many people are still hopeful.

So, what’s really going on? Is there an $800 stimulus coming? Let’s break it all down and talk about what help is actually available—especially if you live in Colorado.

Reality

Let’s be clear: as of now, there is no confirmed federal stimulus check scheduled for April 2025. The rumors you might’ve seen online about a nationwide $800 payment aren’t backed by any official announcement. That doesn’t mean there’s no help out there—it just means it’s not coming from the federal government.

Some states are stepping in with their own financial relief programs. And right now, Colorado is leading the charge with its TABOR refund initiative.

TABOR

TABOR stands for the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. It’s a Colorado law that requires the state to return surplus tax revenue to residents when revenue exceeds a certain limit. For 2025, the state expects to return around $1.4 billion to taxpayers based on the fiscal year 2024 surplus.

If you’re a Colorado resident, you could see a nice chunk of change in your pocket—possibly up to $1,600 for joint filers—through this program.

Access

Here’s the deal: a recent update to the law changed how TABOR refunds are issued. These payments are no longer automatically sent every year. Instead, they’ll only go out when the state sees exceptionally high revenue surpluses—and that’s happening in 2025.

There are two ways the refund will be distributed:

Tax Rate Reduction

Everyone filing a 2024 income tax return in Colorado will get a temporary reduction in their income tax rate—from 4.40% to 4.25%. This means a slightly smaller tax bill or a bit more back when you file.

Sales Tax Refund

If you’re a full-year resident in 2024, you may qualify for a sales tax refund. To claim it, you’ll need to file either:

• A 2024 Colorado Individual Income Tax Return
• OR a Property/Rent/Heat (PTC) Rebate application by October 15, 2025

Your refund amount will depend on your adjusted gross income, as well as guidelines set by the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Requirements

To be eligible for the TABOR refund in 2025, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

• File your 2024 state income tax return or submit a PTC rebate application by April 15, 2025
• Be a Colorado resident for at least six months of the 2024 tax year
• Be at least 18 years old by January 1, 2025

And yes, it’s all done online through the official Colorado Department of Revenue website. Just make sure to fill out the correct form, attach your documents, and double-check everything before you hit submit.

Even though we’re not seeing a new round of federal stimulus checks, programs like Colorado’s TABOR rebate show that state-level help is still out there.

If you live in Colorado, it’s worth checking to see if you qualify—and if you don’t, it might be time to look into local or state resources available in your area.

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