Staff Reports
In just 10 days, the Alaska Department of Revenue will be shelling out those big fat checks from the Permanent Fund Dividend to another round of deserving residents who have been eagerly awaiting their payments. You heard that right, folks! It’s payday for the lucky Alaskans who have yet to cash in on this sweet deal.
March 21 is the big day for Alaskans with the “Eligible-Not Paid” status, who will finally get their hands on those long-awaited checks for 2023 or earlier. It’s like winning the lottery, but without all the matching numbers and scratch-off tickets!
Now, let’s talk qualifications. To snag a piece of the Permanent Fund Dividend pie, an applicant must be in it for the long haul in the great state of Alaska; no shifty, transient business here, folks. And, oh yeah, no convicted felons allowed. Can’t have those pesky criminals dipping their hands into the honey pot, now can we?
As for the amount, well, it’s all about the state’s annual mineral revenues. In 2023, the lucky recipients were looking at a cool $1,312. That’s a pretty nice chunk of change, if you ask me! And the best part? They started rolling out the dough in October, so it’s been a long time coming for those who are about to cash in.
Our man Adam Crum, the Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner, can’t contain his excitement. He’s singing praises for the 2023 payment, calling it the 42nd year of spreading the wealth. And let’s not forget to give a shout-out to the Permanent Fund Dividend Division for working their tails off year-round to make it rain dollar bills for the Alaskan population.
But wait, there’s more! This year, they processed over 8,000 extra applications compared to last year. It’s like Alaskans were lining up for a Black Friday sale, but instead of discounted televisions, they were after those sweet, sweet PFD checks. What a time to be alive in the Last Frontier!
By the way, in case you didn’t get your application in on time this year, fear not! Applications for the 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend are open until March 31. So, grab your parka and your sled dogs and head on over to the state’s website to secure your chance at some serious cash.
And there you have it, folks. The Alaskans are counting their blessings and their dollars as the state’s natural resource wealth is set to make a big splash in the economy. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved! So, let’s raise a toast to the Permanent Fund Dividend and the hardworking folks who make it all happen. Cheers to payday in the great state of Alaska!
