This made me feel really happy, and I want to share it with others.
Since I started filing taxes, I was eligible for refund every year, and I never had to pay taxes out of pocket. This year, I was somewhat disappointed when my accountant told me that I would have to pay New Jersey state taxes - which, although it reflected an increase in my income, it still was an unwelcome expense in a difficult year.
How much did I have to pay? Exactly $502.
But... Yesterday, I received a check back for $500. As many New Jersians know, Governor Murphy made a deal with the moderates that he'll give a middle-class tax break if they agree to his campaign-promised millionaires tax. He structured his tax break only for people who paid state tax out-of-pocket, who have kids, who make less than 150,000 per couple, and they are entitled to get back the amount they paid - up to $500!
Thank You Hashem!