Across social media and local news, talk of $1300 Stimulus Checks in 2025 has gained momentum, prompting questions about whether a fresh round of financial relief is coming. The reality? These checks are not new stimulus payments, but rather reissued tax rebate checks originally sent by the State of Minnesota in 2023. Confusion arises because thousands of households are receiving these payments again in 2025 after they went uncashed the first time.
This article breaks down where these payments came from, who qualified for them, how they affect taxes, and whether any new federal or state stimulus checks are coming this year.
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What the $1300 Stimulus Checks 2025
The checks being distributed in 2025 trace back to Minnesota’s 2023 tax rebate program, a one-time relief effort that returned part of the state’s budget surplus to residents. Eligible families received up to $1,300, with no need to apply. As of July 2025, these are not new distributions, but reissues of checks that were never deposited or cashed.
The confusion stems from the way these checks are labeled and remailed, which leads some to mistakenly believe a new round of federal stimulus is underway.
Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin of Program | Minnesota 2023 one-time tax rebate |
| Max Payout Amount | $1,300 per household |
| Eligibility Income Caps | Singles under $75,000 AGI; couples under $150,000 AGI |
| Distribution Status | Reissued uncashed checks being mailed in waves through 2025 |
| Tax Implications | Taxable on federal returns; not taxable on Minnesota state returns |
| Official Support Contact | MN Dept. of Revenue – www.revenue.state.mn.us |
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2023 rebate (and thus for these reissued checks), residents had to meet these criteria:
- Filed a 2021 Minnesota Individual Income Tax Return or a Property Tax Refund return
- Had Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) under:
- $75,000 for single or head-of-household filers
- $150,000 for married couples filing jointly
- Claimed up to three dependents (if applicable)
There was no application process; eligible residents were automatically identified and issued checks.
Are These Checks Taxable?
There’s a notable distinction in how these rebates are treated at the state vs. federal level:
- Minnesota Taxes: These rebates are not taxable on state returns.
- Federal Taxes: The IRS classifies them as taxable income for the 2023 tax year. You must include the amount received when filing your 2023 federal tax return, even if it arrived in 2025.
Many people miss reporting them because these payments aren’t visible through the IRS’s standard refund tracking tools. Keep documentation of the rebate to avoid issues at tax time.
How to Check Your Payment Status
If you’re unsure whether you’re owed a check or think you missed one, you should:
- Contact the Minnesota Department of Revenue at 651-556-3000
- Make sure your current mailing address is up-to-date
- Know that these payments are not listed on standard refund tracking systems
- Expect delays if your check was returned undeliverable or unclaimed in previous rounds
What Happened in Minnesota in 2023
In 2023, Minnesota’s state government launched a one-time tax rebate program funded by a budget surplus. Roughly 2.1 million taxpayers benefited, receiving direct cash relief meant to offset rising living expenses.
The payout structure included:
- $260 for individual filers
- $520 for married couples filing jointly
- $260 per dependent, capped at three (max $780 for dependents)
This brought the total possible payment to $1,300 per household.
These funds were first distributed between August and September 2023, through direct deposit and mailed paper checks. But around 128,000 checks went unclaimed, triggering the need for a reissue campaign.
FAQs
1. Are these $1300 checks new stimulus payments?
A = No — they are reissued 2023 rebate checks originally sent by Minnesota.
2. Why am I receiving a check in 2025?
A = You likely never cashed the original check, and it’s being reissued by the state.
3. Are the checks taxable?
A = Yes federally, but not on your Minnesota state tax return.
