California Tax Rebate: Has Anyone Received the Middle Class Tax Refund Yet?

Thanks for the timeline. Have you seen any reports on the FTB forums about whether they're actually adhering to that schedule? I checked the California Tax Subreddit and TaxTwitter but haven't seen many confirmations of actual deposits yet.

Are they really sticking to that alphabetical schedule though? In my experience with government payments, the published schedules rarely match reality. Didn't the last rebate program in 2022 end up taking nearly three months longer than initially announced?

I also got mine yesterday! We're in the $85-100k bracket too, and received the same amount. Seems like they're processing similarly situated taxpayers in batches regardless of last name. My last name starts with W, so maybe they're ahead of schedule?

Got mine too. $550 for single filer. AGI ~70k. Deposit came thru at 2am this AM. No notification, just appeared in acct.

Thanks for breaking this down so clearly! The bullet points make it so much easier to compare to my own situation. I'm in the same income bracket but filed single, so this helps set my expectations.

Really appreciate this info! Been checking my account daily since October 1st. Car payment due next week and I'm counting on this refund. Last name starts with D so hopefully mine comes through in the next batch!

Is this just another paid service that tells you information you can get for free from the FTB website? The eligibility calculator on the official site seems pretty straightforward. What specific insights does this tool provide that aren't available through official channels?

I'm in a similar situation - filed jointly in March with AGI around $82k and last name starts with L. Still haven't received mine either despite being in that A-M timeframe. From what I've been reading in other threads, it seems like the alphabetical schedule might not be as strict as initially announced. Some people are reporting that income brackets and filing method (e-file vs paper) might be bigger factors than last name. Have you tried checking the FTB website to see if there's any status update on your account?

I'm experiencing the exact same delay! Filed jointly in early March, AGI $76k, last name starts with J. According to the original schedule, we should have definitely received ours by now. I called the FTB customer service line yesterday and after a 45-minute wait, the representative told me that while they are generally following the alphabetical timeline, there are several factors causing some batches to be processed out of order - including verification requirements for joint filers who changed their direct deposit information since their last return. She suggested checking the FTB online account portal every few days as the status can update without email notification. Hopefully we're just in the next wave of payments!

I'm in the same boat! Filed jointly in April, AGI $74k, last name starts with M. Still waiting too. After reading through all these posts, it seems like the alphabetical system isn't as rigid as they initially announced. @Amara Nwosu thanks for sharing what the FTB rep told you - that s'really helpful context about joint filers potentially having additional verification steps. I ve'been checking my FTB account daily but no status changes yet. At least it sounds like we re'not alone in this delay. Hopefully the next batch includes all of us who are still waiting!

I can relate to your frustration! I'm a single filer with AGI around $68k, last name starts with H, and I'm still waiting too. Filed electronically in early March with direct deposit info that hasn't changed in years. Based on what @Amara Nwosu shared about the FTB rep s'explanation, it sounds like there might be additional processing factors beyond just alphabetical order. I ve'been checking my FTB online account every couple of days as suggested, but no updates yet. It s'reassuring to see I m'not the only one in this situation - hopefully we ll'all see our payments in the next batch!

I'm dealing with the same delay issue! Filed jointly in January, AGI $81k, last name starts with K. Still haven't received mine despite being well within that A-M timeframe that was supposed to wrap up by October 21st. After reading through @Amara Nwosu s'feedback from the FTB rep, it makes sense that joint filers might have additional verification steps slowing things down. I ve'noticed on the FTB subreddit that several people with similar situations joint (filers, middle-of-alphabet surnames, similar income ranges are) all reporting the same delays. At this point I m'just checking my online account every few days and trying to be patient. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it definitely helps to know this isn t'an isolated issue!

I'm experiencing the exact same delay pattern! Filed jointly in February, AGI $79k, last name starts with I. Still waiting despite being in that A-M range. What's interesting is that @Amara Nwosu mentioned joint filers might have additional verification requirements - this could explain why so many of us married filing jointly folks are seeing delays regardless of our alphabetical placement. I ve'been tracking posts across different tax forums and there s'definitely a pattern of joint filers in our income bracket still waiting. Have any of you tried calling again recently to see if there are any updates on the verification process timeline?

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed jointly in late February, AGI $77k, last name starts with K. Still haven't received mine either. After reading all these responses, it's clear that many joint filers in our alphabetical range are experiencing the same delays. @Amara Nwosu s'info about additional verification steps for joint filers really makes sense - that could explain why we re'all still waiting despite being in the A-M timeframe. I checked my FTB account this morning and still no status updates. At least we know we re'not alone in this! Hopefully the verification process wraps up soon and we get our payments in the next batch.

Same situation here! Filed jointly in March, AGI $80k, last name starts with L. Still waiting too. After reading everyone's experiences, it's definitely looking like joint filers are experiencing systematic delays beyond the alphabetical schedule. @Amara Nwosu s'explanation about additional verification steps makes a lot of sense - it would explain why so many of us in similar situations are still waiting. I called the FTB again yesterday and got a similar response about joint filers potentially needing extra processing time. The rep couldn t'give me a specific timeline but said to keep checking my online account. At least it s'reassuring to see we re'all in the same boat rather than having individual issues!

I'm experiencing the exact same delay! Filed jointly in February, AGI $83k, last name starts with J. Still haven't received mine either despite being well within that A-M timeframe. After reading @Amara Nwosu s'helpful info about additional verification for joint filers, it s'starting to make sense why so many of us are still waiting. I also noticed that most people who ve'received their payments so far seem to be either single filers or have AGIs outside our $75-85k range. Maybe there s'some additional review happening for joint filers in certain income brackets? I ve'been checking my FTB account every few days but no updates yet. Thanks for starting this thread - it s'really helpful to know this is a widespread issue rather than something specific to my return!

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed jointly in February, AGI $78k, last name starts with F. Still waiting despite being in that early alphabetical range. After reading through all these responses, there's definitely a clear pattern emerging - it seems like joint filers in our specific income bracket are all experiencing these delays together. @Amara Nwosu s'insight about additional verification requirements for joint filers really explains a lot. I ve'been checking my FTB account daily but like you said, it just shows the regular 2023 return info with no MCTR status. Maybe we should start a separate thread specifically for joint filers still waiting so we can track when this batch finally gets processed? At least we know it s'not just us!

Welcome to the community! I'm also a newcomer here but have been dealing with the same frustrating situation. Filed jointly in early March, AGI $76k, last name starts with C, so I should have been in that first wave according to the original timeline. Like you and so many others in this thread, I'm still waiting despite being well within the A-M alphabetical range. It's actually somewhat comforting to see this clear pattern emerging - joint filers in our income bracket all experiencing the same systematic delays. @Amara Nwosu s'explanation about additional verification requirements really does seem to explain what s'happening to all of us. I ve'also been checking my FTB account obsessively with no updates beyond the standard 2023 return information. Hopefully this verification process wraps up soon and we all get our payments in the next batch. Thanks for sharing your situation - the more data points we have, the clearer the pattern becomes!

Welcome to the community! I'm also new here and in the exact same situation - filed jointly in early March, AGI $80k, last name starts with E. Should have been in that first alphabetical wave but still waiting like everyone else. It's actually really reassuring to see this pattern so clearly documented in this thread. The fact that virtually all of us are joint filers in the $75-85k range experiencing identical delays suggests this is definitely a systematic processing issue rather than individual problems. @Amara Nwosu s'insight about additional verification steps for joint filers seems to be the most logical explanation we ve'gotten anywhere. I agree about the frustrating lack of official communication from FTB - they should really update their website or send notifications about these delays affecting what s'clearly a large group of taxpayers. I ve'also been checking my FTB account obsessively with no status changes. Your idea about contacting state representatives is interesting - maybe if enough of us reach out, we can get some official clarification on the timeline for this verification process. Thanks for adding your data point to help confirm the pattern!