Four key payment deadlines next week from $800 tax rebates to $150 gas cards – act now before it’s too late

DEADLINES are approaching for millions of Americans to claim cash payments.

Next week is the last opportunity for eligible shoppers and taxpayers to claim cash amounts ranging from $5 to $800.

These are the programs with upcoming deadlines, when you need to submit your information, and how much you can make.

1. Old Navy store credit

To settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company provided false price information, Old Navy has agreed to offer store credit to affected consumers.

If you made an in-store or online purchase between November 12, 2015, and December 2, 2021, you may be able to get one or more $5 certificates.

If your Old Navy purchase totaled less than $90, you qualify for a $5 certificate.

If your total purchase was more than $90, you qualify for a $10 certificate, after providing proof of payment.

You can submit a claim online here or download the form here.

The deadline to submit a claim is on Tuesday, May 31.

2. Colorado cash payments

More than 3million Colorado taxpayers are eligible to receive cash relief from the state if they file their 2021 taxes by May 31.

Payments will be worth $400 for individuals and $800 for joint filers. 

The rebates aim to offset inflation, which has taken a toll on Americans' wallets. 

To qualify for the payments, you must be a full-time Colorado resident.

Eligible taxpayers can expect to receive their checks in August or September, according to the state. 

3. Connecticut child tax credit

Connecticut families can receive up to $250 per child under a new child tax credit program.

The rebates will cover up to three children per family and the payment amounts will be dictated by income, CTInsider reports.

The income threshold to receive the maximum benefits is $100,000 for those who are single or married and filing separately.

It raises to $169,000 or less for those filing as head of household and goes even higher to $200,000 for those married and filing jointly.

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services will be reaching out to more than 300,000 households that may be eligible.

Applications will open on Wednesday, June 1.

Families have until July 31 to request assistance, and checks will go out in August.

To apply, go to the Department of Revenue's website and choose the “2022 CT Child Tax Rebate” icon.

4. Chicago gas and transit card lottery

The Chicago Moves program will give away $12.5million in transportation relief in the form of transit and gas cards.

Via a lottery, Chicago will issue up to 50,000 prepaid gas cards of $150 and 100,000 prepaid transit cards of $50.

The city will hold random drawings during the second week of each month through September to distribute the cards.

The next deadline to apply for gas and transit cards is June 1.

Chicagoans who miss the deadline can still apply for gas card drawings through September.

If you are not selected in a drawing, you will be automatically entered into the next month's pool.

There are three ways to apply for the lottery:

1. Online: Chicago.gov/ChicagoMoves
2. In-person: Any Chicago Public Library location
3. Mail: Send the completed application to:
   • ATTN: Dept. of Finance: Chicago Moves
   • 121 N. Lasalle St., Floor 7
   • Chicago, IL 60602

To apply, you must be a Chicago resident, at least 18 years old, and have a current and valid City sticker with correct mailing information for your vehicle.

The Sun has a detailed list of the child tax credit programs in each state, including the benefit amount and which families qualify.

And for more on direct payments, check out The Sun's stimulus live blog.