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Title: Tax Rebate
Post by: alissatucci on May 09, 2008, 11:05:46 am
Does anyone know a lot of info about the tax rebates?

According to the last couple digits of mine and my husband's social, we should have had ours direct deposited today (we e-filed through Turbo Tax and had our refund direct deposited).

I know we qualify because I went through the Rebate calculator on their website.

I also tried calling the IRS, but when you call, it says their call volume is too high to take your call right now.  And when you DO get through, it leads you on an endless trip through their system to say that they can't give you any specific information about your rebate and press "0" to speak to someone.  Then when you press "0" it says call volume is too high.

My sister and her husband also didn't get theirs.  But someone my husband works with got his.

Anyone have any clue  :'(
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: jabenz on May 09, 2008, 12:54:57 pm
Yes!  I'm in the same boat as you.  We should have received our rebate today (we used Turbo Tax and had our refund Direct Deposited) and here's the scoop...

The IRS website says, "If filing or preparation fees were deducted from your 2007 Refund or you received a rapid refund, you will be receiving a check instead of a direct deposit."  http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=181665,00.html

So... you and I are both screwed!  Because when you use Turbo Tax and are getting a refund, the vast majority of people just have their filing fees taken out of their refunds.  We didn't do a rapid refund, but we DID have the filing fees taken out of our refund.  So, even though we had our refund Direct Deposited (which makes you think that you should be getting your rebate TODAY), you will get your rebate check via PAPER CHECK!  So, our check isn't getting mailed until June 27th.  LOVELY!

Hope that helps!
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: Kohler on May 09, 2008, 02:46:20 pm
I got mine today, filed through TurboFax via e-file and paid through Direct Withdrawal as well.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: ruthhyrup on May 09, 2008, 04:13:03 pm
I called the IRS and actually got someone and she checked on my stimulus check because I should have gotten mine direct deposited on May 2, 2008.  I also used Turbo Tax and had the fees debited from the refund.  She told me because of that, I will be getting a check around May 23, 2008.  Thank goodness my husbands number is 18.  I thought I would share that since it came from their mouth.
Thanks
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Yes!  I'm in the same boat as you.  We should have received our rebate today (we used Turbo Tax and had our refund Direct Deposited) and here's the scoop...

The IRS website says, "If filing or preparation fees were deducted from your 2007 Refund or you received a rapid refund, you will be receiving a check instead of a direct deposit."  http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=181665,00.html

So... you and I are both screwed!  Because when you use Turbo Tax and are getting a refund, the vast majority of people just have their filing fees taken out of their refunds.  We didn't do a rapid refund, but we DID have the filing fees taken out of our refund.  So, even though we had our refund Direct Deposited (which makes you think that you should be getting your rebate TODAY), you will get your rebate check via PAPER CHECK!  So, our check isn't getting mailed until June 27th.  LOVELY!

Hope that helps!
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: sexieblacc on May 09, 2008, 06:14:15 pm
I know...that sucks. My sister got the rapid refund and she wont get hers til mid june, but her boyfriend didn't and he got his direct deposited yesterday. She is mad, she said that that was  :bs:
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: LendaL on May 10, 2008, 12:59:57 am
I got mine on 5/9/08, and with all these bills omg...how it flew away...
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: clint08 on May 10, 2008, 09:13:19 am
I wont get mine till at least June
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: lonnieking000 on May 10, 2008, 10:43:11 am
<---------- Same boat
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 10, 2008, 12:23:21 pm
I looked on the IRS website and it gives dates on when they are supose to be direct deposited.. Mine is supose to be direct deposited on the 16th.. My last 2 numbers of my ss are 98.. GO figure how low... Cant get any lower in numbers eh? Now i know people with SSN that end in 92 and they werent supose to get theirs tell the 16th either and got it yesterday... Whyt didnt I ??? LOL!
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 10, 2008, 12:30:02 pm
Ok im kinda reading what everyones else has writen... I did my taxes online with H&R and ofcourse they took filing fee's out.. Does that mean mine will get mailed out.??? I guess i thought it would be direct deposited cuz my taxes were direct deposited.. But i guess thats not the case anymore?
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 10, 2008, 12:42:51 pm
Ok now im being told that if u didnt get a paper in the mail stating how much U were gettting then Ur not getting one at all!!! See i got a paper in the mail sayin what U will get if U claimed this and that but i never got a  paper stating what i'd get.. Like a personal letter saying my amount... So does that mean im not getting one at all!? Wow that sucks.. Cuz i was so counting on that,!!! :BangHead:
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: deehackett on May 10, 2008, 01:19:47 pm
Arg.....I used TaxAct to do mine and yep, they took the fee's out of the refund amount. So even though it was direct deposit I still have to wait until June now to get a paper check?? arg again.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 10, 2008, 01:24:03 pm
Dumbest thing ever.. Also i was told.. That if u move they wont forward the check..?? That it will just go back?  And that its to late 4 me to tell them MY new address? Well im starting to think that staying here isnt wortht hat check at all! Im going to move either way.. Sigh! :wave:
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: clint08 on May 10, 2008, 01:25:47 pm
If you had your refund direct deposit then you will get the rebate the same way. My roommate already got theirs in their account. I, on the other hand, would have to wait till June to get mine because I received my refund via paper check.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 10, 2008, 08:40:40 pm
Ok im going to say this as well as i understand it.. LOL!!! Now people are saying if u went through H&R block and the H&R Block fee;s were taken outta the tax return that U will NOT get your check direct deposited that U will get a paper check because... H&R block is a third party company that sends your taxs forms to the IRS.. And that the IRS never sees your direct deposit forms so they do NOT know where to direct deposit your money.. Only H&R knew your account numbers (Bank wise) And since the IRS doesnt have a direct deposit account number 4 U that they send them out paper check..  Now if U paid the H&R Blocks fee's upfront that U will get your Stimulis check Direct deposited... See i didnt pay them upfront i had them take their fee's outta my 2007 Tax Return. So i guess i'll be getting paper check.. IS there anyone else that did a H&R Block tax return and had the H&R  Block fee's taken outta there 2007 Return get their Stimulis check direct deposited? Im asking because i thought 4 sure id be getting mine at the end of this month and now i find out im not.. And have to wait 4 a check!?/?
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 10, 2008, 08:45:46 pm
O boy i guess i am VERY confused... My sister did her through H&R Block and her H&R blocks fee's taken outta her  2007 Return and yet hers was still direct deposited.. People are saying theres no way it will be direct deposited when U go through H&R INLESS u paid the fee's upfront... How did my sister get hers then?
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: joclt22 on May 10, 2008, 09:57:20 pm
i read that about getting instant refund and because of that you had to wait longer and so on for this rebate. well i called the irs yesterday ( friday ) and was told that, that has nothing to do with the timing of when you will get your refund. so hub will still have his direct depoed on monday.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 10, 2008, 11:01:37 pm
Ok so i went through H&R Block and had my h&r block funds taken outta my refund So i will have a direct deposit then.. Or they will mail it?
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: alissatucci on May 10, 2008, 11:46:15 pm
Yes!  I'm in the same boat as you.  We should have received our rebate today (we used Turbo Tax and had our refund Direct Deposited) and here's the scoop...

The IRS website says, "If filing or preparation fees were deducted from your 2007 Refund or you received a rapid refund, you will be receiving a check instead of a direct deposit."  http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=181665,00.html

So... you and I are both screwed!  Because when you use Turbo Tax and are getting a refund, the vast majority of people just have their filing fees taken out of their refunds.  We didn't do a rapid refund, but we DID have the filing fees taken out of our refund.  So, even though we had our refund Direct Deposited (which makes you think that you should be getting your rebate TODAY), you will get your rebate check via PAPER CHECK!  So, our check isn't getting mailed until June 27th.  LOVELY!

Hope that helps!

Yep, I went to Turbo Tax's website and found that info.  I totally forgot that I posted the question here! haha

But yep, that's exactly what I found out.  I have no idea why Kohler managed to get his on Friday!  That's just the mystery that is Kohler, I guess. :)
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: alissatucci on May 10, 2008, 11:47:43 pm
Ok now im being told that if u didnt get a paper in the mail stating how much U were gettting then Ur not getting one at all!!! See i got a paper in the mail sayin what U will get if U claimed this and that but i never got a  paper stating what i'd get.. Like a personal letter saying my amount... So does that mean im not getting one at all!? Wow that sucks.. Cuz i was so counting on that,!!! :BangHead:

CJ, I don't know if you've found anything out since you posted this, but I was talking about this subject on another forum and one person said they got the letter the day AFTER they got their rebate haha.  So, I wouldn't go by what the US Postal Service manages to get into your mailbox haha (Or what the IRS manages to get out of their mailroom for that matter!)
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 10, 2008, 11:54:03 pm
Ok so some are having to get paper checks when they planned on getting it DD And some are slipping through some sort of crack?? LOL whats what im getting outta all this!
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: mummyuv2 on May 11, 2008, 05:42:57 am
if you chose to have your refund direct deposit when you had your taxes done origionally, then your stimulis rebate will be direct deposit, but if you got a paper check either from a tax firm or by filing yourself, then you will get a paper check for your stimulis refund. you can go to irs.gov and they have the payment schedule which goes by the last 2 numbers of your SSN and that is when the DD and paper checks will go out. there is also a place where you can check on there to see how much you are getting and when it will be scheduled to be mailed out. just look for the "where is my stimulis refund link" you will need you SSN, your fieling status, and how many exemptions you had on our taxes"
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 11, 2008, 03:41:03 pm
Still doesnt answer my question!!!! Geez just FOR get it!!! :BangHead:
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: mummyuv2 on May 11, 2008, 04:47:28 pm
how does that not answer your question? either you had your taxes done by DD or by paper check, you cannot change it to DD for the stimulis rebate, it will come however you had your taxes done in the first place! and if you have other questions, maybe you should go to the IRS websit like i suggested and they can answer them there...there is even a phone number where you can call and talk to people who know about it.....hmmm sounds like a good idea, since they are the one giving it out....
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: marina48 on May 11, 2008, 05:05:30 pm
I dont even worry about this
as far as the federal goverment goes
when I actually see it i will belive it
they say one thing then do another ::)
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: GJAnderson on May 11, 2008, 06:02:38 pm
ok, now I'm not an expert but I got the facts straight. The stimulus check is seperate from normal refunds from the IRS. However, some people will get these at the same time and in the same way, and it is supposed to be at the same time. It is also important to know that if your regular refund check is DD then so will the simulus check, if for any reason they are seperated. H&R Block, Tax Software, and others do not calculate nor have anything to do with the stimulus check except for certain people with disabilities (those that normally do not file their taxes). The last two digits of the SSN are used in a way different than you have been discussing...they are added together (92=9+2=11 and so forth). Most people that have been informed that they will not receive their stimulus check until June are being misled...they are already being sent out based on the sum of the last two digits of the SSN and should be all sent out by the end of May. For those with DD, depending on the location (but for those that receive their checks from Arkansas...like Texas, Oklahoma, etc..) should have already received their stimulus check DD. If they have not, they will need to find out why the check is being withheld. Any money owed by past due bills (money that they owe that is also being taken out of any refund checks and still have a balance), money owed to a government agency, or unpaid child support will cause the check to be withheld. This money is a reward and financial stimulus, not something the government has to give out (such as a regular Tax refund)...this causes even one dollar to cause the check to be withheld. If you have moved, contact the IRS via the internet to have the address changed before it gets sent out...it may cause the check to be received later, but at least you will receive it.

I got the information directly from an Attorney that contracts with Social Security to assist those of us with disabilities. It took the attorney over an hour to help me understand...since I do have disabilities (mainly PTSD). I only hope that I have helped any person understand about this.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: marina48 on May 11, 2008, 06:07:23 pm
thanks for that info
although I will never understand the  ways of our goverment :BangHead:
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: meadowsmay1130 on May 11, 2008, 06:15:35 pm
i received an email from h & r block with all the info and it said the the rebate IS an advance on 2008 return which i did not know. but i already got mine and spent it (i hate bills)
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: GJAnderson on May 11, 2008, 06:56:39 pm
H&R informed you way wrong. The stimulus check is not an advance. President Bush signed an act for economy that created the stimulus check. Like the EIC and other items, it was designed for low income people to get a small amount of money. This act for the stimulus check is in direct response to the economy. It is to assist in ways to boost the economy a small amount (giving money to people that have need so that they can buy things from businesses that are hurting also). While there are many critics to this it at least helps some of us out.

My information comes directly from an Attorney that helps people with disabilities and the IRS itself. I wouldn't qualify if this was only an advance on 2008 taxes...because I do not pay taxes being only on SSDI (stupid military got me discharched 1 day before my second year and did not medically discharge me...but that is not for this forum). I only can hope to get mine soon but alas, I will most likely get mine near the end of the month.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: tragicrabbit on May 11, 2008, 08:11:15 pm
ok, now I'm not an expert but I got the facts straight. The stimulus check is seperate from normal refunds from the IRS. However, some people will get these at the same time and in the same way, and it is supposed to be at the same time. It is also important to know that if your regular refund check is DD then so will the simulus check, if for any reason they are seperated. H&R Block, Tax Software, and others do not calculate nor have anything to do with the stimulus check except for certain people with disabilities (those that normally do not file their taxes). The last two digits of the SSN are used in a way different than you have been discussing...they are added together (92=9+2=11 and so forth). Most people that have been informed that they will not receive their stimulus check until June are being misled...they are already being sent out based on the sum of the last two digits of the SSN and should be all sent out by the end of May. For those with DD, depending on the location (but for those that receive their checks from Arkansas...like Texas, Oklahoma, etc..) should have already received their stimulus check DD. If they have not, they will need to find out why the check is being withheld. Any money owed by past due bills (money that they owe that is also being taken out of any refund checks and still have a balance), money owed to a government agency, or unpaid child support will cause the check to be withheld. This money is a reward and financial stimulus, not something the government has to give out (such as a regular Tax refund)...this causes even one dollar to cause the check to be withheld. If you have moved, contact the IRS via the internet to have the address changed before it gets sent out...it may cause the check to be received later, but at least you will receive it.

I got the information directly from an Attorney that contracts with Social Security to assist those of us with disabilities. It took the attorney over an hour to help me understand...since I do have disabilities (mainly PTSD). I only hope that I have helped any person understand about this.

Um... I work for the IRS and the whole addition thing with the last 2 digits of the social is way off base...

I have the original schedule that they gave us.  I originally should have gotten mine on the 9th of may, then they said that all the direct deposits would be done by the 2nd, i ended up getting mine on the 7th.  The problem is that so many people are filing who have never filed before just to get that stimulus that the timing is constantly changing and the IRS is getting backed up.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: tragicrabbit on May 11, 2008, 08:15:00 pm
H&R informed you way wrong. The stimulus check is not an advance. President Bush signed an act for economy that created the stimulus check. Like the EIC and other items, it was designed for low income people to get a small amount of money. This act for the stimulus check is in direct response to the economy. It is to assist in ways to boost the economy a small amount (giving money to people that have need so that they can buy things from businesses that are hurting also). While there are many critics to this it at least helps some of us out.

My information comes directly from an Attorney that helps people with disabilities and the IRS itself. I wouldn't qualify if this was only an advance on 2008 taxes...because I do not pay taxes being only on SSDI (stupid military got me discharched 1 day before my second year and did not medically discharge me...but that is not for this forum). I only can hope to get mine soon but alas, I will most likely get mine near the end of the month.

This is correct...  in fact if I remember correctly the stimulus payment isn't even considered taxable income, meaning we won't be taxed on it for next year.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: alissatucci on May 11, 2008, 08:25:43 pm
ok, now I'm not an expert but I got the facts straight. The stimulus check is seperate from normal refunds from the IRS. However, some people will get these at the same time and in the same way, and it is supposed to be at the same time. It is also important to know that if your regular refund check is DD then so will the simulus check, if for any reason they are seperated. H&R Block, Tax Software, and others do not calculate nor have anything to do with the stimulus check except for certain people with disabilities (those that normally do not file their taxes). The last two digits of the SSN are used in a way different than you have been discussing...they are added together (92=9+2=11 and so forth). Most people that have been informed that they will not receive their stimulus check until June are being misled...they are already being sent out based on the sum of the last two digits of the SSN and should be all sent out by the end of May. For those with DD, depending on the location (but for those that receive their checks from Arkansas...like Texas, Oklahoma, etc..) should have already received their stimulus check DD. If they have not, they will need to find out why the check is being withheld. Any money owed by past due bills (money that they owe that is also being taken out of any refund checks and still have a balance), money owed to a government agency, or unpaid child support will cause the check to be withheld. This money is a reward and financial stimulus, not something the government has to give out (such as a regular Tax refund)...this causes even one dollar to cause the check to be withheld. If you have moved, contact the IRS via the internet to have the address changed before it gets sent out...it may cause the check to be received later, but at least you will receive it.

I got the information directly from an Attorney that contracts with Social Security to assist those of us with disabilities. It took the attorney over an hour to help me understand...since I do have disabilities (mainly PTSD). I only hope that I have helped any person understand about this.

WOW!  That is completely different than what the IRS website says, along with Turbo Tax, CNN and any other place I've read.  They don't add the number's in your social together.  They just take the last two numbers, period.  If you have more than one person, they take whomever is first on your tax return (in my case, it's my husband)  (Seems like that attorney was either kidding around, or WAY misinformed)

Also, I don't know why your attorney friend said they are "supposed" to arrive at the same time as your refund.....I received my refund on February 1st...same with millions of others who filed their taxes early.

And just because you have your refund direct deposited does not mean your rebate will be direct deposited and it has EVERYTHING to do with Turbo Tax (or whoever), because if you had your filing fee taken out of your refund, both the IRS and Turbo Tax websites say that your check will be mailed to you.  If you paid your fee up front with a credit card, then you get yours direct deposited.

And all the dates are just an "estimate".

That's what the IRS told me, and what Turbo Tax's website says  :wave:
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: joclt22 on May 11, 2008, 08:55:30 pm
ok, now I'm not an expert but I got the facts straight. The stimulus check is seperate from normal refunds from the IRS. However, some people will get these at the same time and in the same way, and it is supposed to be at the same time. It is also important to know that if your regular refund check is DD then so will the simulus check, if for any reason they are seperated. H&R Block, Tax Software, and others do not calculate nor have anything to do with the stimulus check except for certain people with disabilities (those that normally do not file their taxes). The last two digits of the SSN are used in a way different than you have been discussing...they are added together (92=9+2=11 and so forth). Most people that have been informed that they will not receive their stimulus check until June are being misled...they are already being sent out based on the sum of the last two digits of the SSN and should be all sent out by the end of May. For those with DD, depending on the location (but for those that receive their checks from Arkansas...like Texas, Oklahoma, etc..) should have already received their stimulus check DD. If they have not, they will need to find out why the check is being withheld. Any money owed by past due bills (money that they owe that is also being taken out of any refund checks and still have a balance), money owed to a government agency, or unpaid child support will cause the check to be withheld. This money is a reward and financial stimulus, not something the government has to give out (such as a regular Tax refund)...this causes even one dollar to cause the check to be withheld. If you have moved, contact the IRS via the internet to have the address changed before it gets sent out...it may cause the check to be received later, but at least you will receive it.

I got the information directly from an Attorney that contracts with Social Security to assist those of us with disabilities. It took the attorney over an hour to help me understand...since I do have disabilities (mainly PTSD). I only hope that I have helped any person understand about this.

Um... I work for the IRS and the whole addition thing with the last 2 digits of the social is way off base...

I have the original schedule that they gave us.  I originally should have gotten mine on the 9th of may, then they said that all the direct deposits would be done by the 2nd, i ended up getting mine on the 7th.  The problem is that so many people are filing who have never filed before just to get that stimulus that the timing is constantly changing and the IRS is getting backed up.


how could it be wayyy off? the papers i got and that were right state the dates you will get your money by the last 2 of you ssn.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: GJAnderson on May 11, 2008, 09:31:06 pm
I do not normally keep up with CNN as I have found that the news is a bit tainted. I have also seen the information on 20/20. I do know from the letter from the IRS itself (sent to me) that the LAST TWO NUMBERS added together are used (don't ask me why that is..the government is just yet again being the monster that it is). Many people have not got the information, this is why the other person on the forum with the last two being high and wondered why the person with the last two of 92 already got his when he did not. I also stated that it was supposed to, but some areas were not setup in time and others were good and filed very early. I also stated that I did not know about H&R block or software (Turbo Tax), but they can not calculate the stimulus check because it is seperate. That is also from the IRS on the phone, Attorney at law (who works for the government and not a friend), Social Security (since I'm on a Disability check), and 20/20!!!!!!! I also started by saying I'm not an expert...this is what I was informed. I do know that Clerical errors can occur even on the Internet and even by those that create the IRS website. I do know that according to ABC local news, many tax places were not informed correctly and it was discovered that by the Texas State Senator, that this is mainly due to the stimulus check NOT BEING A TAX REFUND...it is seperate. 20/20 and the Attorney who assisted me in filling my stimulus claim informed me that for those that normally file their taxes and get a refund that it should be sent at the same time and if not, if they filled out with DD on their regular taxes, it would be DD for the stimulus as well (for those that did not). I did not get DD myself because I want to know when it comes in...my bank does not contact me with any DD as is my Disability check.

Don't kill a messenger...it's not my fault if these people are wrong...I have often heard the government saying things and doing yet another or even saying two or three different things to different people. It's also not my fault if all these other people are saying something whether it is true or not...blame them if they say wrong. (I have found many different faults with Turbo Tax in the past as well as family members which is why none of my family use it any longer).
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: GJAnderson on May 12, 2008, 12:55:14 am
sorry for two posts back to back here. ABC's local news and 20/20 were basing the information directly from the Zone locations (IRS branch offices that normally take care of check processing), for each area, this is the place that received via slow-mail. Part of my disability is getting what I know is in my head and to communicate this effectiently, I guess I failed at that. Now my logic part of me is getting it's second wind as it were so here it goes:

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Q. Can I have my stimulus payment direct deposited?

A. Stimulus payments will be direct deposited for taxpayers who select that option when filing their 2007 tax returns. Taxpayers who already filed and requested direct deposit won't need to do anything else to receive the stimulus payment. Taxpayers who did not request Direct Deposit for their 2007 refund will receive a paper check by mail. The IRS reminds taxpayers who haven't filed their 2007 returns yet that Direct deposit is the fastest way to get both regular refunds and stimulus payments.
  received fromn the IRS website.

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Starting in late April, the Treasury began sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an additional $300 for each eligible child younger than 17. Millions of retirees, disabled veterans and low-wage workers who usually are exempt from filing a tax return must do so this year in order to receive a stimulus payment.

Even though April 15 has passed, there is still time for retirees, disabled veterans and others who normally do not file a tax return to submit a 2007 form to receive an economic stimulus payment.
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Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million individuals. The stimulus payments will go out through the late spring and summer.

The vast majority of Americans who qualify for an economic stimulus payment will not have to do anything other than file their 2007 individual income tax return to receive their payment this year. They will not have to complete applications, file any extra forms or call the Internal Revenue Service to request the payment, which is automatic. The IRS will determine eligibility, figure the amount and issue the payment.

Stimulus payments will be direct deposited for taxpayers selecting that option when filing their 2007 tax returns. Taxpayers who have already filed with direct deposit won't need to do anything else to receive the stimulus payment. For taxpayers who haven't filed their 2007 returns yet, the IRS reminds them that direct deposit is the fastest way to get both regular refunds and stimulus payments.

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The IRS will use the 2007 tax return to determine eligibility and calculate the basic amount of the payment. In most cases, the payment will equal the amount of tax liability on the return with a maximum amount of $600 for individuals ($1,200 for taxpayers who file a joint return) and a minimum of $300 for individuals ($600 for taxpayers who file a joint return).

Even those who have little or no tax liability may qualify for a minimum payment of $300 ($600 if filing a joint return) if their tax return reflects $3,000 or more in qualifying income. For the purpose of the stimulus payments, qualifying income consists of earned income such as wages and net self-employment income as well as Social Security or certain Railroad Retirement benefits and veterans’ disability compensation, pension or survivors’ benefits received from the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2007. However, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not count as qualifying income for the stimulus payment.

Low-income workers who have earned income above $3,000 but do not have a regular filing requirement must file a 2007 tax return to receive the minimum stimulus payment. Similarly, Social Security recipients, certain Railroad retirees, and those who receive the veterans’ benefits mentioned above must file a 2007 return in order to notify the IRS of their qualifying income.

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Most taxpayers will receive two notices from the IRS. The first general notice from the IRS will explain the stimulus payment program. The second notice will confirm the recipients’ eligibility, the payment amount and the approximate time table for the payment. Taxpayers will need to save this notice to assist them when they prepare their 2008 tax return next year.

Anyone who moves after they have filed their 2007 tax return should notify the IRS by filing Form 8822, Change of Address, and also notify the Post Office.

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Stimulus payments will be subject to offset against outstanding tax and non-tax liabilities in the same fashion as regular tax refunds.

In addition, the IRS emphasizes the stimulus payments will not count toward or negatively impact any other income-based government benefits, such as Social Security benefits, food stamps and other programs.

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What is it? It's an economic stimulus payment that more than 130 million households will receive starting in May. It's not taxable, and it won't reduce your 2007 or 2008 refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2008 return.

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Both people listed on a "married filing jointly" return must have valid SSNs to qualify for the payment — if only one has a valid SSN, neither can receive the payment.

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How much will you get? The actual amount depends on the information contained on your tax return. Eligible individuals will receive between $300 and $600. Those who are eligible and file a joint return will receive a total of between $600 and $1,200. Those with children will get an additional $300 for each qualifying child. To qualify, a child must be eligible under the Child Tax Credit and have a valid Social Security number. We have various examples for you check out.

The payments phase out at certain income levels, so those with higher incomes may receive a reduced payment or even no payment.

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How will you receive the payment? Be sure to choose direct deposit when you file your tax return, even if you aren't due a regular tax refund on your tax return. That way, the stimulus payment will go right to your bank account. Otherwise, we'll mail you a check.

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Most taxpayers do not need to take any extra steps to receive the payment beginning in early May.
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Q: I know some people won’t get a stimulus payment. How do I know if I’m one of them?

A: You won’t get a stimulus payment in 2008, if any of the following apply to you:

You don’t file a 2007 tax return.
Your net income tax liability is zero and your qualifying income is less than $3,000. To determine your qualifying income, add together your wages, net self-employment income, nontaxable combat pay, Social Security benefits, certain Railroad Retirement benefits and certain veterans’ payments.
You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return (whether or not you actually are claimed as a dependent on someone else's return). For example, this would include a child or student who can be claimed on a parent’s return. [Updated 4/15/08]
You do not have a valid Social Security Number.
You are a nonresident alien.
You file Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 1040PR or Form 1040SS for 2007.
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Q. I have moved since filing my 2007 tax return. How will my payment reach me?

A. You should file a Form 8822 with the IRS and a change of address notice with the U.S. Postal Service. This will ensure your check is sent to your new address. Without your current address, the check could be returned to the IRS as undeliverable.
This quote from the IRS was needed because of those that filed their taxes before this went into effect in Febuary. So yes, now my information has been updated as well.
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Q. Will my stimulus payment be included in my regular tax refund? Will the checks or direct deposits come at the same time?

A. No and no. There will be two payments. You will receive one payment for your regular tax refund and later you will receive a separate stimulus payment.
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Q. I filed my return on time, but I haven’t received my stimulus payment, even though the payment date listed for my Social Security number has passed. Why?

A. In general, the payment schedule only applies if your return was received and the IRS finished processing your return before April 15. If you filed your return on time, but close to the April 15 deadline, the IRS may not have finished processing it before April 15.

Processing times for tax returns and stimulus payments vary. If you are getting a regular income-tax refund, the IRS will send you that refund first. Normally, your stimulus payment will follow one to two weeks later.

If you are not expecting a regular tax refund, your stimulus payment should arrive a minimum of six weeks after you file.
At the end of this quote is an update date...read it carefully:
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Q. When will I receive my stimulus payment?

A. The Treasury Department began making payments on April 28. Early filers, especially those who chose direct deposit, are getting their payments first.

If the IRS finished processing your return by April 15, you will most likely get your payment based on this schedule. If you chose direct deposit, this means your payment will arrive on May 2, May 9 or May 16. If you did not choose direct deposit, checks will be mailed between mid-May and mid-July. For this initial batch of stimulus payments, the payment date is based on the last two digits of your Social Security number. [Updated 5/8/08]
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Q. Is my stimulus payment taxable?

 A. No. You will not owe tax on your payment when you file your 2008 federal income tax return. But you should keep a copy of the IRS letter you receive later this year listing the amount of your payment.

Q. If my stimulus payment is not going to affect my 2008 tax refund or increase the tax I owe next year, why is it I need to retain the letter that lists how much I received?

A. In the event you do not qualify for the full amount on your 2007 return but you do on your 2008 return, you will need to have the letter as a record of the amount you previously received. [New 4/11/08]
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Q. Will the payment I receive in 2008 reduce my 2008 refund or increase the amount I owe for 2008?

A. No, the stimulus payment will not reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2008 return.

I do hope this hasn't broken any rules of the forum..as I have not read them like I should have. I have included the basic information from the IRS FAQ page on the Tax stimulus payments. It clearly states that if you filed you tax papers with a Direct Deposit that you will have a DD for the stimulus as well. Do not make the mistake of the Direct Debit in which it does state that then you will have a paper check and most software cannot setup both, but to check with the software company or the agency that processed your taxes. It is also something to note here about H&R Block after talking with my neighbor whose mother works with H&R Block and is a CPA; many of the tax prep centers do not actually setup a direct deposit with the IRS for you, but charge for a direct deposit with a rapid antipation refund loan. Direct deposit for tax puposes is free of charge (regardless if you e-file or manually fill out the forms by yourself). You must make sure that any software or agency that does tax prep for you has not charged for a direct deposit and if they have you should have them refund that payment. A charge for dd without a rapid antipation refund loan is basically a rip off since it is free. According to this individual, H&R Block gets most of the information and can calculate only what you can expect but this is not official until you get the information directly from the IRS. The dates are listed for being sent out are general statements. The calculations of the sum of the last two are done by the computer when the group that your check is actually time to process. It was originally setup to estimate the time but was determined to be much more confusing. Those that got their check already way before may have had other things...such as early filing, dd, and other things. If the person who mentioned knowing the person with 92 as the last two lives within the same area, check to see what other things occured. Arkansas office is still sending out according to the sum of the last two..they didn't want to change the system already in place...(would have slowed them down for all checks).

As stated before, I am not an expert. I should have clarified that the information was given to me in the later part of March and due to not having Internet connection until now (for reasons not to be discussed in this forum) I had to go by that information, I was also going by the information that Social Security and the IRS sent me about the same time. A lot of changes took place, including the information that the checks would not begin to be shipped until around the 12th or 13th of May....I guess they found problems there too.  As far as I go, CNN, 20/20, H&R Block, and others while may be highly informed about things...they all make mistakes as so do I...if you have questions about the IRS or Social Security or for that matter any government agency...get it from the "horse's mouth" is what my grandma-ma always said. Any other is just rumor and gosip. In fact, when I was in the military...I always found out that the government can never be trusted in what they say, they change rules too fast and even then still do whatever the heck they want to and whenever the heck they want to. Showing us in Iraq about the chemical weapons and their effects...well only one problem, while yes they were being done...the pictures were not Arabic people and not of pictures of the effects of chemical & biological weapon tests being done there..I guess that is why they say "Government Intellegence or the Central Intelligence Agency is just one big oxymoron" ;D
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: isaac2k8 on May 12, 2008, 07:02:44 am
i got mine on the 9th and i used a third party to do the taxes because of my wife's business, mine was still direct deposited. Many factors go into when you get yours, who's head of house, s.s. #, how ever you filed, etc. i know it sucks waiting for it, but if you qualify, just be glad you are getting FREE money. Rumor is if that this stimulus check doesn't help the economy a second one later this year will be released  :)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: tragicrabbit on May 12, 2008, 09:50:30 pm
ok, now I'm not an expert but I got the facts straight. The stimulus check is seperate from normal refunds from the IRS. However, some people will get these at the same time and in the same way, and it is supposed to be at the same time. It is also important to know that if your regular refund check is DD then so will the simulus check, if for any reason they are seperated. H&R Block, Tax Software, and others do not calculate nor have anything to do with the stimulus check except for certain people with disabilities (those that normally do not file their taxes). The last two digits of the SSN are used in a way different than you have been discussing...they are added together (92=9+2=11 and so forth). Most people that have been informed that they will not receive their stimulus check until June are being misled...they are already being sent out based on the sum of the last two digits of the SSN and should be all sent out by the end of May. For those with DD, depending on the location (but for those that receive their checks from Arkansas...like Texas, Oklahoma, etc..) should have already received their stimulus check DD. If they have not, they will need to find out why the check is being withheld. Any money owed by past due bills (money that they owe that is also being taken out of any refund checks and still have a balance), money owed to a government agency, or unpaid child support will cause the check to be withheld. This money is a reward and financial stimulus, not something the government has to give out (such as a regular Tax refund)...this causes even one dollar to cause the check to be withheld. If you have moved, contact the IRS via the internet to have the address changed before it gets sent out...it may cause the check to be received later, but at least you will receive it.

I got the information directly from an Attorney that contracts with Social Security to assist those of us with disabilities. It took the attorney over an hour to help me understand...since I do have disabilities (mainly PTSD). I only hope that I have helped any person understand about this.

Um... I work for the IRS and the whole addition thing with the last 2 digits of the social is way off base...

I have the original schedule that they gave us.  I originally should have gotten mine on the 9th of may, then they said that all the direct deposits would be done by the 2nd, i ended up getting mine on the 7th.  The problem is that so many people are filing who have never filed before just to get that stimulus that the timing is constantly changing and the IRS is getting backed up.


how could it be wayyy off? the papers i got and that were right state the dates you will get your money by the last 2 of you ssn.

yes but they aren't adding them up to get another number.  that's why i said "the whole addition thing with the last 2 digits of the social is way off base..."
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: MystedMoon on May 13, 2008, 07:29:17 am
Directly from the IRS website regarding WHEN & WHO gets their Stimulus payments. Also, they are sending them during July as well so to the person who said only till end of May is misleading everyone. And they are NOT adding the last 2 digits of SS#'s to see when people get their payments. They are going by the last 2 digits of the SS#'s  and going from lowest (get their payments first) to the highest (get theirs later on).

All people have to do is go to the IRS website.

Economic stimulus payments will continue on a weekly basis through July

People who use direct deposit also will be among the first to receive the payments starting April 28. Direct deposits will be made daily and completed on the dates listed below. Payments should be received by close of business on the dates listed below

DIRECT DEPOSIT

 Last two SSN digits:  Payments will be transmitted no later than:
 00 through 20                           May 2
 21 through 75                           May 9
 76 through 99                           May 16

Paper checks will also go out based on Social Security number. For Social Security numbers ending in 00 through 09, the paper checks will be mailed starting May 9 and will continue through May 16. A similar process will be repeated in the following weeks.
 
Please allow additional delivery time, perhaps 3 to 5 days, since the paper checks are being sent through the mail.



PAPER CHECK

 Last two SSN digits:  Payments will be mailed no later than:
 00 through 09                      May 16
 10 through 18                      May 23
 19 through 25                      May 30
 26 through 38                      June 6
 39 through 51                     June 13
 52 through 63                     June 20
 64 through 75                     June 27
 76 through 87                     July 4
 88 through 99                     July 11

People who file a return after April 15 will receive their economic stimulus payment, but probably later than the schedule shows. A return must be filed by October 15 in order to receive a stimulus payment this year. See the online calculator for an estimate of the amount you will receive.

Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=177937,00.html

Payment Schedule:
http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html 
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: clint08 on May 13, 2008, 08:25:34 am
So you telling me that if s.s.# is 76 through 87 it wont be mailed no later than July 4th?
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: pookie100 on May 13, 2008, 08:52:30 am
yep that is right
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: clint08 on May 13, 2008, 09:04:27 am
I was just joking around. I already knew this.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: joclt22 on May 13, 2008, 10:30:17 am
ok, now I'm not an expert but I got the facts straight. The stimulus check is seperate from normal refunds from the IRS. However, some people will get these at the same time and in the same way, and it is supposed to be at the same time. It is also important to know that if your regular refund check is DD then so will the simulus check, if for any reason they are seperated. H&R Block, Tax Software, and others do not calculate nor have anything to do with the stimulus check except for certain people with disabilities (those that normally do not file their taxes). The last two digits of the SSN are used in a way different than you have been discussing...they are added together (92=9+2=11 and so forth). Most people that have been informed that they will not receive their stimulus check until June are being misled...they are already being sent out based on the sum of the last two digits of the SSN and should be all sent out by the end of May. For those with DD, depending on the location (but for those that receive their checks from Arkansas...like Texas, Oklahoma, etc..) should have already received their stimulus check DD. If they have not, they will need to find out why the check is being withheld. Any money owed by past due bills (money that they owe that is also being taken out of any refund checks and still have a balance), money owed to a government agency, or unpaid child support will cause the check to be withheld. This money is a reward and financial stimulus, not something the government has to give out (such as a regular Tax refund)...this causes even one dollar to cause the check to be withheld. If you have moved, contact the IRS via the internet to have the address changed before it gets sent out...it may cause the check to be received later, but at least you will receive it.

I got the information directly from an Attorney that contracts with Social Security to assist those of us with disabilities. It took the attorney over an hour to help me understand...since I do have disabilities (mainly PTSD). I only hope that I have helped any person understand about this.

Um... I work for the IRS and the whole addition thing with the last 2 digits of the social is way off base...

I have the original schedule that they gave us.  I originally should have gotten mine on the 9th of may, then they said that all the direct deposits would be done by the 2nd, i ended up getting mine on the 7th.  The problem is that so many people are filing who have never filed before just to get that stimulus that the timing is constantly changing and the IRS is getting backed up.


how could it be wayyy off? the papers i got and that were right state the dates you will get your money by the last 2 of you ssn.

yes but they aren't adding them up to get another number.  that's why i said "the whole addition thing with the last 2 digits of the social is way off base..."




ohhh ok got ya! sorry bout that did'nt see that part in thir post. i thought you ment ss# did'nt matter lol
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: joclt22 on May 13, 2008, 10:32:51 am
i have a question that i'm a little lost on... hub got his already as he did dd. but i went tru jackson hewitt and got their prepaid debit card with my refund on it... so would this go onto that or would i still get a check? thanks


this is mainly to the one who works for the irs.. or anyone that might know.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 13, 2008, 10:39:49 am
I went through H&R and had my fee's taken outta my refund... And mine will be a paper check and i wont get that tell MID JULY..... This will be a long wait.. I called them and thats what they told me.. A PAPER CHECK! GRR!!!
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: deehackett on May 13, 2008, 08:52:42 pm
I went thrTaxact.com and had my fee's taken out of my refund. I will be getting a paper check around June 13th. I was an early filer, if I had waitied until we knew about this I would not have done it that way and would already have recieved a dd. darn it. But I suppose all good things come to those who wait!

So what are any of you planning to do with yours when you get it? Im paying off a credit card and getting a gas grill!
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: farris2 on May 13, 2008, 09:48:20 pm
So if you used a service like Turbotax and Taxslayer etc,you will get a paper check? We used Turbotax and had our refund DD,does that mean we get a paper check or DD?
Thanks
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CjPaulson on May 14, 2008, 02:31:59 am
Paper!
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: Kohler on May 14, 2008, 06:17:59 am
I used TurboTax, direct withdrew my taxes and I got my rebate via Direct Deposit. It had a page for you to specify which way you wanted to get your rebate, either check or deposit.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: bucksfan on May 14, 2008, 07:03:36 am
If you had your fees for using the Turbotax online service, then you will get a paper check. Even if you regular tax refund was Direct Deposited. If you goto irs.gov and click on stimulas rebate ??'s it states this very thing right at the top of the page.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: alissatucci on May 14, 2008, 01:00:39 pm
I used TurboTax, direct withdrew my taxes and I got my rebate via Direct Deposit. It had a page for you to specify which way you wanted to get your rebate, either check or deposit.

Do you mean your refund? Or your economic stimulus rebate?

Because I never saw anything on Turbo Tax that let you choose how you wanted to receive a rebate.  But at the time I did my taxes, the rebate hadn't even been a "for sure" thing yet.

Anyway, Turbo Tax's website says that if you had the fee for their service taken out of your refund, then you will be mailed a paper check.  If you got yours by direct deposit, you must be one of the few lucky ones that slipped through!
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: hashbeezy on May 16, 2008, 09:43:14 pm
So if you used a service like Turbotax and Taxslayer etc,you will get a paper check? We used Turbotax and had our refund DD,does that mean we get a paper check or DD?
Thanks

i used taxslayer for my return and received my stimulus with dd on the 9th
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: allinfun on May 19, 2008, 06:26:46 pm
https://sa1.www4.irs.gov/irfof/IRServlet?app=IRACTC&selectLanguage=en

I do taxes for a living and the above address is a way to see when your check was/will be mailed.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: tragicrabbit on May 23, 2008, 03:02:23 pm
i have a question that i'm a little lost on... hub got his already as he did dd. but i went tru jackson hewitt and got their prepaid debit card with my refund on it... so would this go onto that or would i still get a check? thanks


this is mainly to the one who works for the irs.. or anyone that might know.

don't know if you got this answered or not yet but i think you'll get it via paper check since i don't believe that they consider those cards to be direct deposit.  I'll see if i can double check with someone at work tho...
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: tragicrabbit on May 23, 2008, 03:04:33 pm
So if you used a service like Turbotax and Taxslayer etc,you will get a paper check? We used Turbotax and had our refund DD,does that mean we get a paper check or DD?
Thanks

You know i efiled thru HR block and had my refund direct deposited... i got my stimulus rebate the same way.  My efiling was free tho so that might be the difference.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: TheKLB on May 25, 2008, 08:13:46 am
Im never using TurboTax again... have to wait ~6 weeks to get my check after it should have come. Using another service next year.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: allinfun on May 26, 2008, 07:37:00 pm
tragicrabbit  you should get the rebate via paper check
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: tragicrabbit on June 01, 2008, 12:31:20 am
tragicrabbit  you should get the rebate via paper check

Actually i got my rebate direct deposited on the 7th of May...  I work for the IRS... I've been processing stimulus returns for the last month so I know how they work...
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: clint08 on June 01, 2008, 07:40:52 am
tragicrabbit  you should get the rebate via paper check

Actually i got my rebate direct deposited on the 7th of May...  I work for the IRS... I've been processing stimulus returns for the last month so I know how they work...

So when should I see mine?
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: shotsring0ut on June 01, 2008, 10:49:17 am
clint, it depends how you filed and what the last 2 digits of your social security number are. I can get you a link to the IRS site that has the chart if you need it.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: clint08 on June 02, 2008, 07:28:05 am
I know this as I found out after I made the post.


btw did you sign up on my site?
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: CompKillaz on June 02, 2008, 08:26:38 am
i got mine already to on the 7th of May
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: shotsring0ut on June 02, 2008, 08:54:55 pm
If you had your refund direct deposit then you will get the rebate the same way. My roommate already got theirs in their account. I, on the other hand, would have to wait till June to get mine because I received my refund via paper check.

unless you're like me and use a free site online. then, regardless of whether or not you had direct deposit, your rebate will be in check form. also, if your federal refund liability amount for 2007 is less than 600 (what you would have gotten as a federal refund without credits or separate forms) then you will receive that amount or 300 dollars. i got screwed twice on minor details.  :bs:
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: deehackett on June 06, 2008, 08:38:54 pm
Anyone happen to know if the paper checks are coming earlier than their mail by date? I wont get mine until the 13th or it will b mailed by the 13th. My amount and all was on the website last week. Ugh, I know a week isnt much longer but boy could I use that money like yesterday....
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: shotsring0ut on June 06, 2008, 09:53:46 pm
Anyone happen to know if the paper checks are coming earlier than their mail by date? I wont get mine until the 13th or it will b mailed by the 13th. My amount and all was on the website last week. Ugh, I know a week isnt much longer but boy could I use that money like yesterday....

my dad's check came a week early, so its a possibility.
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: juicyj1981 on June 07, 2008, 06:51:15 am
My check was supposed to be mailed no later than May 23rd..and I still havent gotten it!!  On the IRS site on 'where's my stimulus payment' it says that it cant give me any info..   :BangHead:  What should I do?! Its been 2 weeks already..and I am past being disappointed..   :'(    Are they maybe behind?  Is there a chance that I will still get it? There isnt any reason why I shouldnt be getting it..ugh! So frustrating!    :dontknow:
Title: Re: Tax Rebate
Post by: bkphipps4 on June 07, 2008, 07:01:52 am
My check was supposed to be mailed no later than May 23rd..and I still havent gotten it!!  On the IRS site on 'where's my stimulus payment' it says that it cant give me any info..   :BangHead:  What should I do?! Its been 2 weeks already..and I am past being disappointed..   :'(    Are they maybe behind?  Is there a chance that I will still get it? There isnt any reason why I shouldnt be getting it..ugh! So frustrating!    :dontknow:

I thought ours was going to be direct deposit and they ended up mailing it. They went by my husband's last 2 digits of ssn and it was mailed on the day this chart stated.
So see if your day has passed.

PAPER CHECK

 Last two SSN digits:  Payments will be mailed no later than (and received a few days after):
 00 through 09  May 16
 10 through 18  May 23
 19 through 25  May 30
 26 through 38  June 6
 39 through 51  June 13
 52 through 63  June 20
 64 through 75  June 27
 76 through 87  July 4
 88 through 99  July 11

Good luck on that and I hope it comes soon.  :thumbsup: