Staff Reports
The Alaska Department of Revenue is on a roll, folks! They’re about to send out more checks from the Permanent Fund Dividend to a whole bunch of residents who’ve been patiently waiting for their payments. It’s like Christmas in March, but with oil money instead of presents!
Stimulus update: Direct payment worth $1,312 to be sent to some Alaska residents in 10 days https://t.co/c4FcVUxJNX
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 12, 2024
In just three days, on Thursday, the latest batch of PFD payments will hit the mailboxes of those poor souls who were left in the lurch with that dreaded “Eligible-Not Paid” status. Talk about a tease! But fear not, Alaskans, your cash is on the way.
Of course, not just anyone can cash in on this sweet, sweet government dough. You’ve got to be a loyal Alaskan, committed to staying put in the Last Frontier, and definitely not a convicted felon. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to eligibility requirements. It’s like jumping through hoops, but hey, that’s government for you!
But wait, there’s more! If you missed out on the 2023 or earlier payments, don’t you worry, you can still get in on the action. The 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend is up for grabs, with applications open from now until March 31. You can apply online or go old school with a good ol’ paper form. It’s like filling out a lottery ticket, but instead of winning millions, you might just get a thousand bucks or so. Cha-ching!
Now, let’s talk numbers. The amount of moolah you get from the Permanent Fund Dividend each year is all tied up in Alaska’s annual mineral revenues. So, the more oil and stuff they dig up, the more greenbacks they dish out. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love free money?
In 2023, those lucky Alaskans raked in a cool $1,312 from the PFD. Not too shabby, right? The payout for last year’s payment started in October, and now it’s time for round two.
And can we get a round of applause for Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum? This guy is practically Santa Claus with a finance degree! He’s singing the praises of the 2023 payment, saying it’s the 42nd year that Alaskans have been treated to a slice of the state’s natural resource wealth. Hey, better late than never, right?
Oh, and here’s the icing on the cake. Commissioner Crum is hyping up the 2023 PFD as a gold mine for the state’s economy, pumping nearly $1 billion into the hands of Alaskans. That’s a whole lot of dollar bills, y’all! It’s like a government stimulus check, but for the Great White North.
So, if you want to get in on this sweet deal, head on over to the Alaska Department of Revenue’s website for all the nitty-gritty details. It’s like a treasure map, but instead of buried gold, you’ll find all the info you need to score some sweet, sweet PFD cash. Happy spending, Alaskans! And remember, don’t spend it all in one place!
