The IRS has released the details on how it’s implementing the Economic Stimulus Package payments. Due to the questions I received on the previous article on the Economic Stimulus Package I’ve decided to write on article that focuses on the details of the plan. I’ll address the FAQs (frequently asked questions) that I’ve received.
The US Congress passed and President Bush signed a bill authorizing an economic stimulus payment to qualifying US citizens. The bill was passed too late to be included in the 2007 federal income tax calculations. So instead of reducing your federal taxes or triggering a larger refund, the stimulus package will be a separate payment. However, it is required that you file a tax return in order to qualify for the payment.
How can I calculate my payment?
The IRS has a calculator on its web side that allows you to estimate your stimulus payment. I’ve included a link to this calculator in the article links section below. Essentially it will calculate the details of the plan for you. This may be important as not all taxpayers qualify for the payments.
Does Everyone Qualify?
Low Income
You have to show at least $3000 in qualifying income on your tax return. This means income from wages, or benefits such as Social Security, veteran’s benefits, railroad retirement. It does not include SSI (Supplemental Security Income).
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.
I've written another article specifically for those with lower incomes.
Did you know you may be able to file your taxes for free? Check out my article on free online tax filing for details.
High Income
If your single and make more than $75,000 or if you’re married and make more than $150,000 the payments will be reduced (phased out) depending on your income. According to the IRS, “[t]he payment, including the basic amount and the amount for qualifying children, will be reduced by 5 percent of the amount of income in excess of $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for those with a Married Filing Jointly filing status.” So the more income you have over the limit the less of a payment you will receive. Rich people don’t need government money right? (Just kidding)
Dependants
Children and other dependants do not qualify directly. However, you will receive $300 for each qualifying child.
Will I Still Get a Payment if I Owe Money to the Government?
You may not get a payment if you owe back taxes or child support. The IRS is applying your payment to back taxes, child support, student loans and other debts. If you do owe money then you just received debt relief courtesy of Uncle Sam and the US tax payers. I’ll be expecting a thank you letter from every dead beat dad in the US.
When Can I Expect My Check?
If you filed electronically then you’re in luck. Those of us who filed electronically and opted for direct deposit (or in my case direct withdrawal) will receive our payments first. These electronic payments should be sent during the first half of May 2008. If you paid via paper check you will receive you payment later. Payments via paper check will begin during the second half of May and continue through July. So you could be waiting a while to get your check. I’ve include the payment table below.
The Treasury has announced that payments are going out sooner. Please see the my updated article on the new stimulus payment schedule.
| Direct Deposit Payments | |
| If the last two digits of your Social Security number are: | Your economic stimulus payment deposit should be sent to your bank account by: |
| 00 – 20 | May 2 |
| 21 – 75 | May 9 |
| 76 – 99 | May 16 |
| Paper Check | |
| If the last two digits of your Social Security number are: | Your check should be in the mail by: |
| 00 – 09 | May 16 |
| 10 – 18 | May 23 |
| 19 – 25 | May 30 |
| 26 – 38 | June 6 |
| 39 – 51 | June 13 |
| 52 – 63 | June 20 |
| 64 – 75 | June 27 |
| 76 – 87 | July 4 |
| 88 – 99 | July 11 |
-Source: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=180247,00.html
What if I don’t Normally File a Tax Return
The IRS says that you have to file a tax return to get the 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.
The IRS emphasized that people with no filing requirement who turn in a tax return to qualify for the economic stimulus payment will not get a tax bill. People in this category will not owe money because of the stimulus payment.
I Have Other Questions
Leave a question in the comment section below and I’ll research the answer. Also, make sure you check the IRS website they have a large amount of information on the payment program.
Article Links
Economic Stimulus Payment Calculator (irs.gov)
IRS Press release on Economic Stimulus Payment (irs.gov)
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If I file my 2007 taxes by 4/15/08, but do not pay the entire balance owed to the IRS, will I still get my stimulas payment, or must I pay the balance in full before I get the rebate.
If your income exceeded the earned income guidlines to qualify for the earned income credit when you filed your taxes will that change the amount of the rebate you get back in the economic stimulus package?
It really shouldn't have anything to do with that. The only thing that should affect your stimulus payment is your total income (if you make too much you'll get a lower payment) of if you owe the government money (delinquent student loans, back taxes, etc.)
If you have questions you should probably talk to your tax preparer. They are in a better position to answer any specific questions regarding your tax situation.
i havent recieved a letter stating that i will get one of these checks does that mean i wont be recieving one b/c every one else i know has already recieved theirs?
i forgot to tell u that my income was like 2100 then my self employment was 11000
I hate the fact that my money will be applied to back taxes I owe. The reason is because of the low income and that money will help with other bills. I feel the IRS should only take a portion not all the money that is given to me. Thanks for listening.
If I did not specify direct deposit when I filed taxes can I specify direct deposit for stimulus payment?
My question: I claimed my in laws who lived with me in 2007 as dependents on my taxes. Can they now file even though they normally do not file at all and receive the stimulus even though I claimed them as dependents?
If I owe money to the irs, etc., will they allow you to make payments over a period of time?
Jenna,
Did you file a tax return? Unless you owe the government money you should get a stimulus payment.
David,
Direct Deposits are only for those who direct deposited their taxes. Unfortunately, you can't tell the IRS to direct deposit your payment now.
Doug,
The IRS says that to qualify you "can't be claimed as a dependent on a tax return and have either an income tax liability or "qualifying income" of at least $3,000."
You should seek the advice of a tax professional if you think they may qualify.
James,
You should contact a tax attorney. I really don't have any experience in dealing with the IRS directly. Someone who does it for a living can tell you for sure. Just look for "tax attorney" in the phone book or yellowpages.com. You should be able to find someone in your area.
This is similar to another question, but I'd like to clarify if I may. Do I understand it correctly that if I claim my 17 year old daughter as a dependent on our return - she is a college student - she cannot qualify for the $300 on her own merits? She did not have enough earned income; however she did receive Survivor's Benefits last year. I do understand why rules are in place so that we AND she didn't get $300, but it seems like it could be one or the other.
Donna,
If she is a dependent than you will probably receive the $300 rebate for her (if you meet all the all criteria).
But the rules state that if you can be claimed as a dependent on another person's taxes, you don't qualify for the payment.
I need to have my stimulas check mailed to me and NOT! direct deposited. My tax refund was however direct deposited. How can I prevent the stimulas payment from going into my bank account? Thank-You Robin L. Daniels
Robin,
You can contact the IRS before the week of April 13th. That means you have to do it today.
Q. Is there something I can do to prevent my Stimulus Payment from being automatically deposited into the account that I identified for the Direct Deposit of my regular refund?
A. Generally, if you designated Direct Deposit on a tax return, then the Stimulus Payment will go to the account number you designated. If the account number is no longer active, the IRS will send you a paper check. Under some circumstances you can prevent the payment from being automatically deposited.
If your regular refund has been deposited into your account via Direct Deposit and you contact the IRS before the week of April 13, the account information can be blocked to avoid the use of Direct Deposit for your Stimulus Payment. This will result in the issuance of a paper check that will be mailed to you.
However, if you contact the IRS on or after the week of April 13, the IRS will not have enough time to stop the Direct Deposit. In this situation, if you do not want your Stimulus Payment to go to the account listed on your tax return, you should contact your financial institution to discuss possible options. Finally, if the account number is no longer active, the IRS will send you a paper check. [Updated 4/4/08]
Source: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html
I filed my 2007 taxes and had to pay. Thus I did not include direct deposit info. Is there a way for me to still supply direct deposit data to the IRS, in order to have my Stimulus payment automagically appear in my account?
I've heard that you really are getting an "advance" of your 2008 tax refund, and that the stimulus will be deducted from any tax refund for 2008. Is this true?
I had my taxes done at H&R block. It was deposited to my mastercard. Will my stimulus payment go to the same place.
I have the same question as a lot of other people. I had my taxes done at h&R block to my mastercard , is there any way to get a direct deposit setup for the stimulus payment? My social ends in 98!!! I NEED that money sooner than that!
Yellowgirl,
The stimulus payment doesn't have anything to do with 2008 taxes.
Toni and Christina,
Unless the IRS has your bank account information and your directly depositing to a bank account then you're going to get your stimulus payment via snail mail. Sorry.
I also read that the stimulus payment is technically an advance of 2008 special tax credit. Also, if you don't qualify for any or all of the stimulus payment this year based on your 2007 tax return, you can use your 2008 tax return to qualify next year.
The IRS website is clear, however, that the stimulus payment will not affect your taxable income for 2008 or any refund that you may receive.
I'm trying to confirm how much I will receive from the stimulus package. Having earned 6,539.00 and not having owed the government anything, actually I received 855.00 in earned income credit. Does that mean my check will only be 300? I am single with no children and filed a 1040a. Thanks for your time.
Justin,
Use the calculator on the IRS web site to figure out exactly what you will get receive:
http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/
Chris,
I used the calculator on the IRS web site before coming here, but I e-filed and on the print out I received upon finishing did not have the normal numbered lines…like #35 which you have to have to figure out the number of credits you recieved. I don't believe thats talking about E.I.C. but on my turbo tax form it says "Total Payments/Credits" so I wasn't sure if the 855 in E.I.C. would count under total credits. It probably would count under Total number of payments instead. I hope that wasn't too jumbled up and confusing.
Justin,
According to the IRS Site:
"Some people with no tax liability also will qualify. This includes Social Security and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries, recipients of certain veterans’ payments, low-income workers with earned income and/or benefits of at least $3,000 and individuals who have combined income of at least $3,000 from any combination of these sources."
I can't see any reason why you wouldn't get the full $600. Is there something specific on the IRS site that makes you think you won't get the full payment?
"Examples of how the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 may affect taxpayers who are single and either childless or do not have children who qualify for the child tax credit:
1) Individual with wages of $4,000, no federal income tax liability.
Individual rebate is $300″
That is from the same website and is very close to my situation. I only made a couple thousand more than that for the whole year and didn't pay anything in. I saw another piece of info that said if you didn't pay anything in and had no kids you would probably only get 300. Im not sure if that was off of the irs website though…i can't find it again.
If you are in a nursing home and you are from Italy receiving also income from an Italian Pension, Do you have to report that for you stimulus payment if you are a citizen in the us. She gets 2 checks of income one from Italy and one from us. Do you only report us income for your stimulus rebate check. Thank you Sharon
Sharon,
This income is for your tax return not just your stimulus payment.
You should consult a tax professional.
Thanks
Justin,
I think the page you're referring to is http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179169,00.html.
There is a list of examples here:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179213,00.html
Yes, it appears that lower income tax payers could receive as little as $300. It appears you have to have some tax liability to receive a higher payment.
Jeff and Yellowgirl,
If you are not eligible this year, the IRS says:
"If you're not eligible this year but you become eligible next year, you can claim the economic stimulus payment next year on your 2008 tax return."
Source: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179211,00.html
I'm not sure what the wizardry is behind the scenes that makes this all possible. However, I haven't found any sources that say this payment will lower your 2008 rebate.
My sister has a 17 year old who has qualifying income. My sister doesn't need to claim her daughter on her taxes, because her tax liability will be zero anyway. Can she NOT claim her daughter so that her daughter will qualify for the stimulus check?
if youre on and (aide to needy disabled) can you file for the dtimulus package? aj friend keeps calling me and telling me I can.
Jim,
I believe as long as someone "can" claim you as a dependent than you don't qualify. Also if the daughter has only a small income she wouldn't qualify for more than $300 anyway.
You can use the IRS calculator to find out.
Valerie,
You need to have $3000 in qualifying income.
The IRS says:
"Qualifying income includes any combination of earned income and certain benefits from Social Security, Veterans Affairs or Railroad Retirement."
You need to file a tax return even if you don't normally file one to be eligible for the payment.
You can file online for free at http://www.irs.gov/efile/lists/0,,id=179739,00.html. It's free if your income is under a certain limit.
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If I filed for an extension do I qualify?
Bob,
Since your filing an extension it means you haven't actually submitted your tax return yet. You won't be eligible until you actually file your return.
If you don't qualify this year, you can file for a credit next year.
my question is my 19 year old was claimed on my taxes because i paid for her to go to college. do i claim her when counting dependents for the stimulas payment? also, i filed jointly with my husband who gets disability so does that mean that $300 of the payment is what he would actualy get?
Wanda,
The IRS uses your tax return to figure your stimulus package so you've already claimed your 19 year old.
I would use the calculator on the IRS site to figure your payment:
http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/
my question is if I e-file my taxes on the 15th of April (tomorrow) because I owe money (i will do direct withdrawl) will they be processed in time by the IRS so that I am included in the direct deposit schedule for the stimulas checks?
Kelly,
I answered your questions here:
http://wealthyreader.com/articles/irs-stimulus-payment-direct-deposit-questions/
Take a look and let me know if you still have questions.
Thanks!
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I am 65+ and retired. I opt to have $50.00 a month taken out of my small retirement pension as income tax withheld. I get this full amount back at the end of the year. Will this stimulas payment this year be taken out of that income tax return for next year? If this is so, then should I stop the income tax withdrawal from this year?
Barbara,
The stimulus payment isn't "taken out" of your tax return. It's a separate payment from the government. The government uses your tax return to make sure you qualify for the payment.
The stimulus payment won't affect how much tax you owe or get back as a refund.
Thanks
I'm very frustrated. As a recent college grad. I allowed my mother to claim me last year even though I worked very close to full time as a student and did work full time from May on after I graduated. Because I was a student exactly 1/2 of the year I allowed my mom to claim me (b/c she gets greater benefits with me as a dependent) with the understanding that she would make up the difference in the refund I would be getting. When the stimulus pckg came up we decided that she would give me the $300 that she got for having a dependent plus $300 to make up the fact that I helped her and that I wouldn't be getting a stimulus pckg of my own (even though I earned one). Now come to find out that you only get the additional $300 for dependents under 17. So I guess that means if you are a college student working your ass off to pay for school to help your parents and just to live (like I had to do for 5 years) then you just get screwed over. Its just another way of America telling the 18-24 bracket that they don't count!
i'm getting money back this year, but haven't filed yet. if i don't meet today's deadline, does that mean i won't get the stimulus check?
Aaron,
You should get your stimulus check after you file. You'll probably get it later than if you had filed on time.
For the government to say this money is to stimulate the country. Then to say if you owe money (school loans/back taxes). They will keep it, is just outragous…… Child Support is ok since the government is not receiving it someone else is going to. I thought the whole part of barrowing money from china, is to keep us out of a repression, that we are actually in. Then saying that the goverment is going to keep it is just plain stupid….
THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO VOTED FOR BUSH…
THANKS ALOT
1.) I am owed child support from ex husband will i be receiving his stimulus money instead of him receiving it
2.) My daughter receives money from social security (death benefits) for her children does that money count towards the stimulus package that we are suppose to receive in may or june
Sheila,
Those are good questions.
1.
I'm not sure if you will receive your husbands stimulus money. He has to file a tax return to qualify. Is he filing taxes?
According to the IRS [http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc203.html] if your husband owes child support than any refund he is entitled to should go to you anyway.
2.
Did your daughter file a tax return? You can check the IRS page for Social Security recipients at http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179201,00.html.
She has to have $3,000 from any qualifying income source to get the payment.
1.) yes my ex tiled a tax return and i am getting the refund from his original return, just was not clear about getting the stimulus refund also.
2.) yes my daughter filed a tax return but she only had 1,100. in actual money earned (college student) but had over 11,000. in social security death benfits that she received for the 2 children…just wanted to know if she would be entitled to the $600 for herself and $300 for each of the 2 children.
Sheila,
If you daughter filed a return she can use the IRS calculator at http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/ to see exactly how much she will get.
If she needs to update her return (to claim the Social Security benefit income) she can file an amended return with the IRS. The amended form is here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040x.pdf
I no longer have my orignal checking account that my intial tax refund went into. I filed electronically. Will my stimulus check be forwarded via mail?
Amber,
I totally agree with you! I work my ass off so I never have to ask my parents for money, yet since they claimed me as a dependent, I don't get a damn thing! It makes me so mad because I know this country thinks that anyone who goes to college has rich parents that give them anything they want. Well, I'll be damned b/c my parents cut me off years ago. I found out the government was giving out a couple hundred extra dollars to those who made over $3,000 last year…but then when I read that you can't be claimed as a dependent, I was pissed! Totally unfair.
Erin
Andrew,
Yes.
IF MY EX IS IN ARREARS WITH HIS CHILD SUPPORT, BUT IS MARRIED AND FILES MARRIED WITH 2 CHILDREN, WILL I STILL RECEIVE A PORTION OF HIS STIMULAS PAYMENT AND APPROXIMATELY HOW MUCH?
My cousin and his wife moved back to Italy after living and working in the USA for 25 .They both have duel citicizenship of Italy and The United states.
They both collect Social Security. Are they eligible for the Economic Stimilus Package and if so what forms are needed
Matt,
In order to qualify they need to file a tax return.
In situations like this I recommend a professional tax preparer. A professional is going to understand how to handle their unique situation.
Once the tax return is complete they can use the IRS payment calculator at: http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/.
Thanks
I heard that since my mom claimed me on her tax return I will not get the rebate check, but I still got a letter saying that I will. Is this true?
I want to know if it is possible to change my stimulus p;ayment from paper check to direct deposit and if I can how do I do it .The people who filled my taxes never let me know I could go diect deposit
Howard,
Not at this point. You'll have to wait for a paper check.
Sorry.
I did notreceve a notice in the meil like most of my family did how do i find out if i'm geting a payment
Trish,
If you have a copy of your tax return, use the calculator on the IRS website to find out.
If my only income ($6408)is from Social Security, can a company, "Fingerhut" withdraw my direct deposit Stimulus Payment from my bank account for a delinquent debt? My sole income is from the government.
Reno,
That's a loaded question. In some states creditors can do a bank draw. That means the sheriff goes to the bank and withdraws your money to pay your bills. However, this is only legal in some states.
The government will only withhold your payment if you owe money directly to the government or for child support.
Turbo Tax made a technical error when I filed my original 1040. I noticed the error when I printed out my tax forms a few days later. (Mind you I already sent the original info via Turbo Tax). For whatever reason, Turbo Tax did not include my 16 year old son as a dependent. When I noticed the error, I immediately corrected it by making an 1040X-Amended Return. I sent this via the US mail the same day I noticed the error. Today, I called IRS and asked about the Stimulus check and did I send the 1040X in time so that my son would be included in the rebate? I was told "NO". IRS will only figure the Stimulus check amount on the original return and not on the Amended return. Which means instead of receiving $900.00, I will only receive $600.00.
I can't believe my dependent/son will not qualify because of a technical error on Turbo Tax's part. Will I ever receive the extra $300.00, which I am legally entitled to?
Nancy,
Possibly. The IRS site says that you can claim the stimulus payment next year as a tax credit if you didn't get it this year.
In your situation you might have to use a tax preparer. Tax software isn't always the best at handling "unique" situations.
Also, you can wait for your payment. You never know, you might still get the extra payment for you child. Depending on who you talked to they may or may not be correct.
Thanks so much Chris! After using Turbo Tax for over 10 years, this is the first time it dropped my son as a dependent. Go figure…but hopefully if not this year, then next year I will get the extra $300.
Hi Chris -
I have a similar situation to Nancy. My 1 year old niece and 3 year old nephew live with me, and I provide the majority of their support. I am single and filed my original 1040 return as single with no dependents, not realizing I was entitled to claim head of household with 2 dependents. Immediately upon receiving my refund, I filed a 1040x to amend my return with the correct filing status and reflect 2 dependent children. I have not received my additional refund yet although it has been over 10 weeks since I mailed my amended return. The IRS tells me nothing more than "it's being processed". Today, they told me I would not receive the additional $600 rebate for the 2 dependent children on my revised return, as they will base their rebate payments solely on the original 1040. How can they get away with this?
So many different answers. So i will ask here. We filed jointly, he made 23.000, i get disibility, and do not have to claim on taxes. So do we get 600.00between us or 600.00 each. everyone i ask has a differant answer. What do you think?
Jeanie,
Grab your tax return and go right to the source: http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/
The IRS calculator will calculate what you will actually get. The rules are too hard for most people (including myself) to figure out without using the calculator.
Cherie,
You may be entitled to a credit on your 2008 tax return if you don't get the full amount. Make sure you write down a note about this and talk to a tax preparer next year.
hi, I got a RAL loan with H&R Block this year and last year, but choose to file independently and for two years my refunds have been direct deposits into my bank account. so my question is, will i still get the 2007 stimulas check wired to my bank account now or willl they send the stimulas check in the mail?
Melanie,
If you used any kind of RAL, you will get a paper check in the mail.
Source: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html
I had defaulted student loans that I began paying back in January 08. They took my tax refund for '07 because they said that I had to make payment arrangements before october 7, 07. Do you think I will get my stimulus package check? As of today (4/27) I have not received a letter saying that they took the stimulus money. When would I get the letter if they are going to take it?
THanks
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Jill,
I wouldn't count on getting a check. The IRS is pretty clear about withholding payments from those that owe the government money and specifically for student loans:
Source: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html
However, they do say they will send a letter if they withhold your payment.
I filed my taxes electronically and the return was deposited into my checking. ( I filed one week after I received my W2.) I did not receive a letter from the IRS stating that I'll be receiving the kicker check. I've talked to friends and co-worker who have received the letter. Will I get my check even though I did not receive the letter? Do I need to contact the IRS?
i filed a 1040 and received the refund by direct deposit.I later noticed that i made a error and had to submit a 1040x. How will i receive my stimulus? DD or check? I really need to know. Thanks!
Joy,
Take a copy of your refund and visit http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/ to see if you qualify.
Kurstin,
You may have to contact the local IRS office in your area to find out.
Why don't we get the $300. for children age 17? They are not considered to be adults and we pay more money to support them then we do for younger children.
I think it is wrong that people on SSI won't get the payments. They get a lot less money a month and sure could use a boost!! It seems funny that with such low income that they wouldn't be the first to recieve it.
I was wondering how having to amend our taxes is going to affect the stimulus. We have already filed 2007 taxes, but need to amend, as we are due more of a refund. Will this affect our check?
Jennifer,
It could affect your payment. If you are in the "low" or "high" income category or if you change the number of dependents you claim, it could affect your check.
I Used HRBlock TaxCut to prepare my own taxes online. I paid them using thier Simple Pay option. (Meaning that my money was direct deposited into HRBlock Bank, and then they took thier payment ($29.00) and then direct deposited my money into my account. I did not recieve a RAL. I got my money in 8-15 days. My tax return shows HRBlock Bank Routing and Account Numbers on it.
I guess I can ask my Question LOL. Will I recieve a check or Direct Deposit?
Desarae,
Generally, if you didn't use your own personal account for the direct deposit info, you will be receiving a check.
This is based the current info I have from the IRS, anyway.
I have a question me and my husband had our taxes done by h&r block the end of january we have already received all our refunds our money was put on our emeral card for that card there is a paper in our taxes that states IRS direct deposit there is a routing number and account number so will the economic stimulus payment go on our card
Donna,
Generally, if you didn’t use your own personal account for the direct deposit info, you will be receiving a check. So unless that routing number and account number belong to you, you will get a paper check.
Question: I keep seeing things about the govt applying your stimulus payment to past due loans. Is this only true if you owe the govt money directly? We have a lot of debt with credit card companies, but we do not owe back taxes or child support. We do have ONE student loan, but we make regular monthly payments on it, and we are NOT behind on those payments. Will any of this affect us getting a stimulus payment? Just curious… thanks!
Randi,
You don't have to worry unless you are behind on your student loan payments or owe back taxes.
Okay, thanks. I did the online calculator at the IRS website last week and it estimated my refund for me, however, I have not received anything in the mail telling me that I am actually getting a refund and how much I can expect. The only thing i ever received was the generic mailing that said "you may be eligible for up to $1200 plus $300 per qualifying child". Is this an indication that I won't be getting a refund, if I haven't gotten the letter stating the amount I will receive? Sorry for all the questions, but in our current situation, we sure could use any extra $ we can get…
Randi,
If the calculator shows you should get a refund then you should get one.
I don't believe you will receive a letter indicating the amount you will get. Have a you read something that indicates you will? If so can you leave a link to the website that said that?
Thanks
my husband owes back taxes to the irs. this year i filed an injured spouse report to get my share of the taxes since i wasnt married to him when he didnt file his taxes. can i receive my part of the stimulus payment if the government keeps the stimulus payment
Donna,
In your situation I would contact my local office. Here is the IRS page that should help you find yours: http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html
i did my taxes with turbo tax and they took my fees out of my return and direct deposited into my account. can i expect to get direct deposit or paper check?
i did my taxes using turbotax and they took my processing fees out of my return and then its was direct deposited into my account.
my 1040 has my account info. I am hearing different things about this. please help!
will i be getting direct deposit or paper check?
I don't understand that the payments are made in the time framed indicated . I think it would have more of an impact by sending the checks to everyone at the same time.
For those of you using TurboTax please check out my article on the Economic Stimulus Payment and TurboTax.
Jo Ann Ginder,
I believe it's probably a logistical problem. By that I mean the IRS wasn't really prepared for something like this and I'm guess there are a lot of IRS employees and contractors working overtime just to make the stimulus payment happen. Considering it falls right during the busy tax season, it's a wonder they can get this done at all.
But yes, it would be nice to get our payments right away!
Are the directly deposited economic stimulus amounts subject to confiscation by the bank for past debts owed to the financial institution?
In other words, if a rebate tries to post electronically to a closed account for a customer that owes the bank money, can the bank offset the amounts owed to them and send the taxpayer a check for the remaining amounts?
Or must the bank simply return the rebate because the account is closed?
Julie,
The money should be returned to the IRS.
Linda had asked about her ex being in arrears on his child support. My question is the same, will i get him and his wifes stimulus return?
To add to the child support thing, when my ex filed his taxes the state took right off the top the money that was owed to the state for any assistance we had used when we were together. they got 8000.00 from him and i didnt get a cent. Mind you hes 20,000.00 in arrears to me alone!
Lisa and Linda,
Please see my new article on child support and the economic stimulus payments.
I filed my taxes as of 4-25-08 my wages are being garnished for a student loan (oklahoma guaranteed student loan ). Will I still receive the stimilus payment?
tl,
If you got a tax refund then you should get a stimulus payment. The IRS appears to use similar criteria.
i just found out in march that i owe the irs back taxes. it was too late for them to take my taxes, i received my full refund.is it possible i might still recieve my stimula payment?
Please see my updated post on H&R Block Emerald Cards: http://wealthyreader.com/articles/hr-block-emerald-card-economic-stimulus-payment-questions/
lonnette,
Anything is possible but I wouldn't count on it.
i fell into that ss# where i should get my check the first week via direct deposit, does that mean i will get it tomorrow…i have student loans that are deferred right now…how will that affect it or will it? does credit card debt count against this being received?
i did receive a tax refund though, should i get this stimulus then?
[...] you need to use the official payment schedule to determine when you receive your payment. However, supposedly the IRS is ahead of schedule and [...]
I RECIEVED MY REBATE DIRECT DEPOSIDED IN MY ACCOUNT ON MAY 2. I THOUGHT WE WOULD GET $300 PER CHILD. I HAVE 4 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 17, WHICH I CLAIMED ON MY 1040. THE REBATE WAS FOR $1500. I GOT FOR 1 CHILD. WHY DIDNT I RECIEVE FOR THE OTHER 3 CHILDREN? DIDNT BUSH SAY $300 PER CHILD? WHAT GIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I should have received the stimulus check by today, I checked IRS site and got a message "We are sorry, but we cannot provide the status of your Stimulus payment. Please check the Payment Schedule available on our web site. If the filing status on your 2007 tax return is Married Filing Joint, please use the FIRST Social Security Number shown on your return when you use the Payment Schedule to find your estimated payment date. The schedule will show you approximately when you can expect to receive your payment, if you qualify for it." I checked for errors, I made no error.
What the heck?? I file single like I have for the past 30 years. Any ideas?
Thanks Chris you rock!
Fred, you did, $900 for the kids plus a $600 rebate. Not everyone who is married qualifies for a $1200 rebate…it all depends on your income and tax liability
I used e-file to have my tax refund direct deposited into my account. After I received the refund, I closed the account, completely forgetting the stimulus refund may go there also. I called the IRS to have it deposited into my new account and they refused. What gives?
When the Stimulus amount is deposited into your account, what
will the description of the check say? Will it say US Treasury Tax Refund . . .
or . . . Stimulus Refund etc.?
Thank you.
I can't understan why some people are blaming Pres. Bush for their stimulus checks being taken. He is why we are getting them in the 1st place. I am not getting mine either because I owe back taxes, but now I owe less.
Yes i have a question on the irs website where 's my stimulus rebate…it says that it will work 1 week before your payment will be made so i checked for mine and my ss# ends with 24 and i did my 2007 refund DD and filed in feb..so why won't it work when its only 5 days before may 9 th and that is the phase that i fall into and all the info i put it was correct …the only thing that i could think of was that i used TaxAct but i did not have any fees taken from my refund what so ever and my dd was made by the treasury and not a third party…???
My husband and I e-filed our taxes realitivly early this year, I believe that was is early Feb. We did not owe and received a decent amount back. However, we are also among some of the people who have not received a letter, nor have we seen a direct deposit and our soc. ends in **09. We only make a combined income of about $48,000 a year, we have three children, and my husband is in the military and we are stationed overseas. I was wondering if because we are stationed overseas does that exclude us from being qualified for the stimulous?
Jennifer,
You should still receive a stimulus payment. As long as you selected direct deposit for your refund, you should get the stimulus payment via direct deposit. If you don't receive your payment contact the IRS.
I have just filed my 2007 income taxes on May 1. If I did not send in the form requesting an extention, will I still qualify for the stymulus bonus? I have since sent in my return.
Judy,
Did you own money? If you are getting a refund then filing your taxes late isn't a big deal. However, your stimulus payment will be delayed. You would have to contact the IRS to determine when you will get your stimulus payment.
[...] In May of 2008 the IRS begin depositing these payments into the banks accounts of eligible tax payers via direct deposit. Some people will get there payment via check. You can estimate when you will receive your payment using the official IRS payment schedule. [...]
I was due to receive the stimulus payment in my bank account on 5/2. I have not received it yet. I filed my taxes back in February and I have already received my refund on that. How do I find out when I will receive my stimulus payment.
No, I did not owe any money. I have a refund coming.
My Mother gets Social Security Retirement Benefits. My sister and brother-in-law claimed her as a dependent on their 2007 tax return. Will my Mother still be able to get the stimulus payment?
FYI:
Just found out via my mother's stimulus that if you filed through HR Block with Rapid Refund YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR CHECK DIRECT DEPOSIT!!! Apparently when you file rapid refund you are actually accepting a loan from the bank and your actual refund is still coming by mail. This is made a difference from May to July for my mom- how disappointing!Just wanted to give everyone the heads up!
My daughter is 22 years old, worked all last year had a income of about $8700.. Paid about $544 in federal taxes. Parents did not claim her as a dependent on the parents tax return. She filed her taxes on line and had return directed deposited into 2 accounts (split the amount of return between 2 different checking accounts.
Is she entitled to receive a stimulus check because she was not a dependent on her parents tax return?? If so will she receive direct deposit or check be mailed because as of today the stimulus site or phone number does not give me any information.
Thanks
Loretta,
Because she split the refund she will get a check and not a direct deposit.
Hi Chris,
It would be greatly appreciated if you could tell me if I E filed through the IRS and paid a 19.95 fee, and got my refund Direct Deposit; how and when will I get my Stimulus Check. My social ends in 21.
Thanks,
Pia
Pia,
You should receive a direct deposit on or after May 9th.
not everyone that is in arrears is a deadbeat dad or mom…
how can you find out if your stimulus payment was applied to arrears??
will you receive something in the mail?
Chelle,
The IRS will send you letter if they take all or part of your stimulus payment.
Hi Chris,
My name is Vicki,It would be greatly appreciated if you could tell me if I did my tax by E file through the IRS and had the 19.95 fee taken out of my refund, and got my refund Direct Deposit; how and when will I get my Stimulus Check. My social ends in 21.
Thanks
Vicki,
Who did you e-file with?
Most likely if you paid the fee out of your refund then you will get a paper check.
It really depends on who you used and how they handled the fee. The best option would be to contact them and ask them.
Thanks
Let me tell you something you sanctimonious self-righteous pontificating moron.
There are far more obligated Mothers that don’t pay child support than Fathers. Why no “Deadbeat Mom” phrase? Check it out…Mothers get a pass and Fathers go to jail. Further the truth is there are thousands of women that live off of child support, denying the children of whom the money is intended for their own selfish needs and wants. Far too often Fathers are paying court ordered support and find that their children are going without basic necessities and end up buying things that the Mother should be buying with the support money. The courts turn a blind eye towards this abuse in a sick favoritism towards Mothers. Most men that pay support can hardly afford to live themselves and can’t afford expensive legal representation that will most likely end up in favor of the abusive Mother anyway.
The insanity of awarding custody to Women that can’t even support themselves let alone take care of children continues. The Family Courts are corrupt, unfair and irrevocably damaging the lives of Fathers and their Children. When will the insanity stop?
Richard
Ok, i called the irs about my stimulus payment because i owe back taxes from 2007. The representative informed me that i would still get it no matter who i owe. I have heard so many rumors so i had to ask and that was the answer i got.
I got my stimulus package and am somewhat confused. I am a single mother made less than $60,000.00 dollars for my annual income. I am a single mother with two kids. I received $900.00 I thought I would get $600.00 for me and $300.00 for each of the kids. Could you please tell me what I misinterpeted?
Thank you
Lorraine
Lorraine,
Use the stimulus payment calculator here: http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/
Is the amount different from what you received? If it is you may want to contact the IRS for an explanation.
Two weeks ago, the IRS website indicated that my refund was eliminated, and I now owe $410, due to a mistake on my return. The alleged mistake was omitting my son's SSN. The SSN was NOT omitted and was correct. At that time the rep told me that she would correct this and while my refund would be delayed it would come. Today I checked the status of my stimulus pymt and it is scheduled for DD on 5/16, but is reduced by $410! Today's rep told me that the payment could not be corrected, as it was based not on my return, but on the IRS'S INCORRECT INPUT OF MY RETURN! Just too bad, so sad. He said that I "may" be able to get a credit for 2008 for the missing amount. What in the world?!!! "MAY" get what I am not getting now due to their stupidity? Surely that is not correct. . . . ??
Will I Still Get a Payment if I Owe Money to the Government?
You may not get a payment if you owe back taxes or child support. The IRS is applying your payment to back taxes, child support, student loans and other debts. If you do owe money then you just received debt relief courtesy of Uncle Sam and the US tax payers. I’ll be expecting a thank you letter from every dead beat dad in the US.
Not such a good stimulus plan there.I thought it was for the economy!Stimulus check is for the economy.Not b.s. creditors that are already stacked with cash.
I have delinquent student loans, I fell on hard times and had to choose between eating or paying the loan.
They took my tax return, and I was assuming they were taking my stimulus check.
I just got a notice that I have $600 coming to me for the stimulus package, I read that they would send me a letter if I don't qualify, and I would get nothing, I also read that if I was getting something I would receive a letter with the amount.
Does this mean that even though I have delinquent student loans I'm still getting a check?
Empty,
I wouldn't count on it. According to the IRS site they can take your stimulus payment in the same way they claimed your refund.
I do have a ssn and i am the first on the return (jointly) but my wife and one of my kids have the itn and another one has a ssn, will be receive anything on this stymulus package? thanks in advance for the answer.
being more specific my wife and one of my kids have the ITN identificacion tax number not social security number.
When I had my Stimulus form done, I asked to have my payment Automatic Deposited. I asked
if a voided check needed to be given for this to be done. I was told no, that if I had my Social Security check Auto. Dep. (which I do)
That was all that was needed. The date for the deposited has passed and no payment has come in. I pulled the copy of US 1040 and after looking at it again. Where it says Refund Line 74a where my routing number and checking account number should be she X it out. So does this mean I will be getting a
paper check.
Thank you for your help.
ok, the right description for their number is ITIN
Evelyn I Henry,
If that information isn't on your tax return, I don't see how the IRS would know your direct deposit info. I would look for a paper check in the mail.
[...] have to meet the minimum requirements for the stimulus payment. If you don't meet these requirements, your children aren't eligible for the [...]
I owe back child support and I am currently married. Will the entire stimulus amount go to pay back support or will my wife be able to get a portion of the money?
Samuel,
Please see this article on child support and the stimulus payment.
I was supposed to receive my economic stimulus via direct deposit on May 9th. Nearly a week later I still have not received my payment nor a latter from the IRS. I efiled and did it on time.
I cannot get hold of the IRS to speak to a LIVE person and am moving to Denver soon… how do I find out what's going on?
I am tired of everytime someone talks about child support the always say Dead beat Dads. I take serious offense to that statement. I paid child support for 10 years and I never missed a payment. At that time it wasn't taken out of my check. It was my responsibility to pay it and on time. My daughter decided to start living with me last June and I have fought with the system up until March to start getting child support paid to me. Bottome line is there are Dead beat moms out there and society needs not forget that.
Andrew-Go to irs.gov "Where's my stimulas check" and put in info it ask for. It will eaither tell you or a page will come up (like I got) saying they can't tell me anything at this time to call this number and Ext. I was on hold for an hour to be told it would come in the mail.
I am a sigle parent with a child who is in college. Since I pay for his college, and claim as a dependent, I don't get anything for him since he is over 17. He works and goes to school, filed a tax return, but did not claim himself, since I do. He doesn't get a stimulus package. What about all the collge kids who could use the extra money, but somehow get left out of the stimulus package. How fair is that?
Hi! My student loans are deferred not in default. Will I still get a stimulus check? I do not owe any back taxes and get my tax refund. Thanks!
Emily,
Yes, you should.
So I am confused.. my mom claimed me as a dependent on her return this year. I am 21 years old, go to college full time and work 2 jobs. I pretty much support myself all year, with my mom giving me some extra cash here and there. I filed a tax return this year as well, but since my mom claimed me as a dependment (which I did not know she was doing) does that mean she or I will not receive the stimulus check for me?
I filed online with H&R Block, got a refund & had it direct deposited. My SS ends in 91. I was thinking I'd get my $ on May 16th. I used Simple Pay Fee with H&R Block. Will that negate the direct deposit? The IRS site says "If filing or preparation fees were deducted from your 2007 refund or if you obtained a refund anticipation loan or other bank product related to your regular tax refund, you will receive a check instead of a direct deposit." Just my luck. Thanks for any help.
so if i owe money to a creditor from like 4 years ago will i still recieve my stimulus package? even though i never hear anything from the creditor? lol! id appreciate any reply! Thanks!
my in laws live in a nursing home both get Social Secuirty 16,000 a year for both and he gets a Post office retirement of about 26,000 a year but have no earned income can they get a stimulas payment and how much would it be??
thanks!
Ann,
They would need to complete a tax return, if they didn't already. If they did complete a tax return then you can estimate their payment using the IRS calculator: http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/
Franz,
AFAIK, the gov't is only collecting gov't debts.
Lindsey,
B/c your mother claimed you, you will not get a stimulus payment and you are too old for the child credit payment.
You're one of those unfortunate ones who are stuck in the middle. However, you mom did get the tax benefit of claiming you on her taxes. Hopefully she'll at least buy you lunch or something.
Hang in there!
Chris:
I wrote to you a few weeks ago about filing an Amended return 1040X because Turbo Tax had a
tech error and deleted one of my children who is under 17 years old. Because of the error I will only receive $600.00 and not $900.00. Next year I will receive the other $300.00(fingers crossed) when I file my taxes.
Now the issue at hand: I received Direct Deposit right from the US Treasury for my tax refund. I just found out this morning (per automated calling) that I will be getting a paper check (automated calling says it will be mailed on May 23)because I filed an 1040X. Except it won't include the extra money for my dependent….unbelievable! It gets better…my social security number ends in 89 and by the IRS website calculator, I should get a paper check sometime in July.
Is it me or am I the only one who feels like I am a puppet on strings being pulled every which way by the IRS? Now I really don't know when the money is coming. What is your take on this big mess created by the Feds? I know I am not the only one who is being jerked and pulled around by IRS. It would have been better if they had just mailed or Direct Deposited the refunds without telling the tax payers. That way it would have been a really nice surprise instead of this hair pulling and wailing and gnashing of teeth-nail
Plain & simply- don't refer me to the calculator- been there-done that-I have different examples-(1) I am a single mom, made $52,000 & 2 young children= says I should get $900-so $300 for myself (2) My friend, single, no kids, made $8000=she got $300 (3) Another friend, single mom, 1 child, made $12000=she got $600, again $300 for herself…..so bottom line, I don't understand WHY so many people are getting $300, not $600….my sister in law works in a bank & says MOST of her customer's got $300 & don't understand why, can I get a answer in SIMPLE ENGLISH? OR BETTER YET, WHO DOES GET THE FULL $600??
I need help my boyfriend received his economic stimulus payment, he cant cash it though. I tried to cash it for him because he has no account and does not wish to open one either and my bank will not allow it. So, he tried to cash it at Walmart but would not take it either because he crossed out my account number on check.
I have been searching online to find where I can go or who I need to call to have his check reissued(it's 300 dollars gone bad).Can someone help me or tell me what steps I need to take to get his check reissued to him. I hope someone can help!!!:(
Have you tried depositing the check into your checking account instead of trying to cash it. You might have to wait a few days for it to clear but at least you don't have to wait for the check to get reissue
Coourtney-Have you tried those check cashing places? They takes 3% of the check amount but it would be better then nothing. I would also try going back to Wal-Mart because sometimes a different person will do it or even ask to speak to a manager and explain why your account was crossed out. It would be worth a try.
I accidentally omitted my son's social security number when I submitted our 1040. (He is a qualifying child.) When I received our stimulus check, we did not get the $300 for him. How can I correct this? Should i send in an ammended 1040? Will that correct the stimulus calculation? Thank you very much for the help!
Patricia,
Sorry, it's a one shot deal. You'll have to claim the credit on your 2008 taxes.
My husband and I got our stimulus money on 5-9-08 and I had been to the irs.gov calculation page. This page said we were to get $1500; and that was pulling figures from our taxes that we filed in Feb 08. We received $1200. What is up with the difference? The way the calucator page had it figured, $1200 for us and we were supposed to get $300 for 2 of our 3 kids. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Jannelle,
Take a look at this article please:
http://wealthyreader.com/articles/how-the-amount-of-the-stimulus-payment-is-determined/
Plain & simply- don’t refer me to the calculator- been there-done that-I have different examples-(1) I am a single mom, made $52,000 & 2 young children= says I should get $900-so $300 for myself (2) My friend, single, no kids, made $8000=she got $300 (3) Another friend, single mom, 1 child, made $12000=she got $600, again $300 for herself…..so bottom line, I don’t understand WHY so many people are getting $300, not $600….my sister in law works in a bank & says MOST of her customer’s got $300 & don’t understand why, can I get a answer in SIMPLE ENGLISH? OR BETTER YET, WHO DOES GET THE FULL $600??
my grand daughter is single with 2 children. why did she get $300.00 for her refund. What about the $600.00 herself was $300 2 children $3oo.oo each. Who gets the $600. thanks
I dont think it explains well about the refund. The government gives people little hope. Why gas is going up almost every day. Food is the same
why is it the ones that get minimum wadge suffer the most. So do the children. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY. & YEARS AGO WE WERE IN GREAT SHAPE. nOW LOOK AT US . shame shameON OUR lEADERS
Joan,
Please see this article on how the amount of the stimulus payment is calculated.
I filed an amended return in March, received the refund April 14th. When will I receive my stimulus payment?
Sheree-My friend filed an amended return in March-she kept checking the status on the irs website and today it said it would be direct deposited in the morning.
If i make less then 3000 in 2007 do i still recive the stimulus package?
Aggie,
No.
its been 11 days since may 16, thats when the irs was suppose to deposit my stimulus package, yet i have not received a letter or any kind of notice, i did my taxes online through taxact and set my refund to be direct deposit, yet why have i not received my stimulus package?
I was supposed to get my refund on may 16th
what has happen, since the refund was sent out early shouldn't we received the checks early.
I received a check today may 27 for $600.00 I was in Prentice D. & Wanda L Hughes name I believe we each should have received $600.00 As we filed our 2007 on time & i receive $1140.00 each month from social security $ receive a pension check of $509.00 each month this comes to way over the $3000.00 required to receive the $600.00 Stimulus payment i think i should have received the full amount my social security ends in the #19 &my wife Wanda L.Hughes ends in the #95 she also draws a social security check of $506.00 per month & also draws a pension of #290.26 after her insurance is with held.So i believe we both should receive $600.00 each .Could it be that because her social security # ends in 95 she would be schedule to receive hers in July 2008?Please let me know A.S.A.P. From Prentice hughes last four digets of social security are **19 !
I think me Prentice Hughes & my wife Wanda Lee Hughes both should get $600.00 A piece as i think we both have earned it & both of us has met the $3000.00 that we were to get if we had met what was stated by the president!
prentice hughes &wanda hughes,
You qualified for the minimum $300 payment each. Based on your income this sounds about right.
Thanks
Has anyone got the paper checks yet? I heard that once the direct deposit ones were finished they would start with the paper ones…..any one?
Is this just bullsh*t to me or does everyone agree? However according the irs.gov my check is supposed to be issued or received by the 30th of May but since the checks started to go out early I thought maybe it should have been here by the 23rd (wishful thinking). No check I called the stimulus hotline # and was told by the rep that my check has not been mailed as of yet. Now I've gotten both letters the first one letting me no about the stimulus check and then I got a letter saying that I was due a check and the amount and 24 hours from the day I thought I was getting my check I'm being told that I wont see it until the second week of June how did it go from May 30th to the second week in June. I feel like the IRS really played me because #1 yes I did my taxes at Jackson Hewitt but I waited the 15 days for my refund yes the deducted the fees from my refund but I waited and yes it was direct deposited so I feel like my stimulus should have been direct deposited as well and now their telling me I have to wait till the middle of June for something that I was told that I should have by the 30th of may. I bet that if I have to pay by the 30th of May and told them that I couldn't pay it until the middle of June the IRS would go for it! What can we do about this because I feel like this is ridiculous! The last two digits are 25 and I'm expecting 1200. I don't need the government baby sitting my money I have a account where I can that myself. How can I put back into the economy what I don't have and by the time I get it I'll have to do something else with it like pay bills. What bothers me the most is that I have to wait and wait and wait. For what? I work 5 days a week so it's not like I spent out expecting or hoping I would get it before something clears my account or something get past due it just the fact that it's mine and I want it.
Just wondering since I have 1 dependant but 2 earned income qualifying children how will that affect the stimulus check?
I filed my 2007 1040 which was around $5000 electronically by my self.About 1 month later I was sent a notice saying I don't qualify for the stimulus check because I was claimed as a dependent by someone else.So I sent them back a note saying I haven't been claimed as such for the last 38 years.How can I find out who claimed me as a dependent? could I have made an error claiming myself as a dependent by mistake?
clifton jamison,
I would contact the IRS.
You could either talk to them in person or call them on the phone.
Either way you need to get that taken care of right away.
My friend got back his check in May and he filed head of household with 2 dep. He got 900.00 back. Another friend got 900.00 with just one dep. She also filed head of household. Why did she get more? Also I also heard they made alot of errors on the amounts of the checks. Do you know if they are issuing more checks?
alicia,
Your friend who got $900 with one dependent probably had a higher income.
I haven't heard anything about the IRS issuing a second round of checks if there are mistakes.
Did not get my stimulus check. I am wondering if the fact that I also filed as a bono fide foreign resident disqualified me. I did report income earned in the US that qualified me as having the minimum income needed. It would be a shame since I did not really have to even file as a bono fide foreign resident to save on taxes. . . .
My MOm&Dad file a joint tax return but only
recevied $600 and my Mother thinks she is intieled to $600 to!!! Plaese explain why.
Pedro Montano,
Why do they think they should get $600 each? Did they use the stimulus payment calculator on the IRS site? That should tell them exactly how much they should get.
They just need a copy of their tax return.
My husband was told that if you're a retired couple, filed a joint return, and both collect Social Security you will only receive $600.00 instead of 1200.00. I haven't seen that anywhere. Is it true?
Gloria Dimech,
The payment is based on your income. You can use the payment calculator in the links above to estimate your payment.
I was Just wondering, I kknow everyone is saying that they can take your stimulus payment if you owe back taxes to the irs or if you owe child support and if you have outstanding student loans. My question is is can they take it for anything eles? My husband has a jugdment against him because he owes money for a reposessed car and they always take his state refund. They never touch the fedral refund just the state. So my question is is can they take our stimulus payment?
Jessica,
If they haven't taken your federal return, then they're probably not going to take the stimulus payment.
I kept hearing from the get go about letters we were supposed to have received from the IRS about your stimulus payment.
I got a notification the day before I got my check.
It was kinda like the old Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson intro….here'ssssssssss your checkkkkkkkkkkkkk!
Kind of makes you wonder if the checks would have been a tad more, if they hadn't wasted all that money on postage.
wondering where to look to see if they send the stimilus check to the right address
jesus,
Your best best is to contact the IRS directly. They can tell you where you payment was sent.
I was wondering if you knew how that payments work out if you filed an extension on your taxes and or they are being filed late? thanks sooo much
amber,
Once you file your taxes, the IRS should send out the payment within 12 weeks. So the sooner you get your taxes done, the sooner you get your rebate.
I filed a 1040 but forgot to add in my social security on line 21. IRS told me that I was ineligible to collect a Stimulus Payment.
How can I refile to get my Economic Stimulus Payments by adding in my social security?
Eugene Shaker,
Did you file an amended return? You probably need to file form 1040X: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040x.pdf. However, make sure you contact the IRS and ask them. Go into your local office if you have to.
My checking account was just garnished (everything except $1.65) from a creditor back in 1999. I am a single mom with two kids and now my rent is not paid for July and my paid check are going to be garnished. Does this mean I will not get an economic stimulus check? Will it go to the creditor? My check was suppose to be mailed on June 27th and I have a feeling they got it before me. Just like they got into my account before my landlord cashed the check. I am a complete stress ball.
Heather,
The IRS is only withholding money for federal debts. I have not heard of them withholding money for private debts.
Has your debt been completely satisfied now?
If it hasn't you may want to just cash the check and pay your rent. Wal-mart is cashing the checks for a few dollars. That way if they do another draft you'll at least have your rent paid.
Chris,
thanks for the reply. It made my day alittle brighter. I will cash it at Walmart. Another question? We are laying off at my company like crazy. If I get laid off would the creditor be able to garnish my unemployment checks here in CA. I owe 5k so they are just trying to take everything from me.
when i checked the irs website it told me how much i should receive and when the check will be mailed. but i still havent received a letter telling me how much i will be getting. some people say they got a letter and some say that they didnt. do this mean i wont get a refund?
chrisshawn,
I received my letter right before I got my check. The important thing is that you get your check, don't worry about the letter.
I filed my return at the beginning of March. I had to pay this year. The IRS had no problem cashing my check, however, I still have not received my stimulus payment that I was supposed to recieve on May 9. When I called the IRS last week, they advised me that my return has not even been processed yet and could not find it on file. I was then advised to resubmit my return. What gives and what do I do? If I refile, knowing the IRS and how incompetant they are. I am almost certain they will try to hit me with penalties for not filing on time. Even though my check was cashed in March. All of this is holding up my rebate. What gives and what are my rights?
Rhonda,
If you don't receive you payment this year, you can claim it on your taxes next year.
How much work to you want to go through to get your stimulus payment? You might want to contact a tax professional if you're expecting a large check. Otherwise, claim the credit next year.
I mistakenly entered wrong SS# for my dependent daughter on my tax return. I was able to correct this error with an IRS rep. over the phone. Because of the initial error with the SS# I did not receive any stimulus money for my daughter….which I believe to be $300.00. Is there any way to rectify this? I have tried calling the various help numbers and have found them to be deadends. Thank you kindly,
Diane
Diane,
You can claim the tax credit on your 2008 taxes.
That's the only way I know of to get that money. As far as I know the IRS will not issue another check this year.
I'm 25, I am not a student and have been out of school for 3 years, and I work a full time job. My filing status is Single and I claim 0 on my return. I've been filing my own return since I was 17. I used the IRS URL "https://sa2.www4.irs.gov/irfof/IRServlet?app=IRACTC" to check on the status of my stimulus check and I'm told that I was claimed as dependant and am not elibile to receive it. First, how can I possibly be claimed as a dependant when I'm over the age of 17? Second, who could possibly legally claim me as a dependant when by tax definition I am comletely independent? I'm concerned that my SSN has been fraudulently used and I can't get a hold of anyone at the IRS by phone because of incredibly long wait times. I know the longer I wait on something like this, the worse it can get. Can I find out who claimed me as a dependant? Thank you for your time.
Well I finally got in touch with the IRS and I was told that my taxes were filed incorrectly so I'll have to get with my CPA about that. Thanks anyhow!
Hello i have a Question. I havent received my notice yet and i havent recieved my check yet i filed in early Jan for my taxes and i checked on it im supposed to get the stimulas the first letter was mailed out stating that i would. i checked the payment calander and it said between something like 70 79 would get theres july 4 now thats a crock of bull its a holiday. But oh hell i waited the weekend and here comes monday and still no check. whats going on please any advice. Thank you for your service on these questions.
Cody,
I would give it a week. If you don't receive your check by Friday, try contacting the IRS.
Good Luck
According to my filing status we should receive $1200. According to the letter I received my stimulus payment is $600 because the net income tax liability