WORCESTER, Mass. —Taxpayers across Massachusetts could see a one-time rebate by the end of September due to inflation cutting into a lot of families’ budgets and this is one way to offer relief, House democrats said.

The proposal would send one-time rebates of $250 to individual taxpayers and $500 to joint-filers. An eligible individual must have made between $38,000 and $100,000 in 2021, while joint filers must have reported between $38,000 and $150,000. 

Local lawmakers on both sides support the idea with some saying it’s a step in the right direction. But the minimum income requirement limits the benefit for many people. 

“I want to make sure we are expanding or eliminating the floor,” Rep. David LeBoeuf said. “For a lot of people in my district, it is not going to reach them. So, I want to make sure we are expanding it to them, mis-classified workers and other people that are being really affected by this supply chain and this fuel related issue.”

“We believe any time a taxpayer can get money back is a good thing,” Rep. Peter Durant said. “The problem with this proposal is that it really falls short. It basically gives checks to one third of the people who need them.”

Gov. Charlie Baker said he’ll support sending out these rebates, but he wants his tax relief plan looked at as well. Gov. Baker is asking lawmakers to take up his $700 million relief proposal to help people most affected by rising prices.