There is a lot of confusion and no shortage of questions about the IRS economic stimulus payment. I'm try to keep up with the questions but it's become a full time job. This article is an index of the important links related to the stimulus payment.
Too Many Questions
At first I tried to answer every question. However, due to the sheer number of stimulus payment questions, this became a full time job. I simply can't answer every question from readers. Instead, I've created this article index to help readers find the answers to their questions.
It seems that the tools on the IRS website don't quite work as advertised. However, they are still the best way we have to estimate when and how much our payment will be.
Previously Written Articles on the Stimulus Payment
- The Beginning: Your Economic Stimulus Payment
This is the first article in the series. Start here. - The Details: IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Details
An in depth article about the stimulus payment. This article should answer a lot of question about the payment, when you should get your stimulus payment and how you should get it(by check or direct deposit). - The Amount: IRS Stimulus Payment: How Much Will You Get?
If you want to know how much you'll get, this is the article for you. It also links to the IRS stimulus payment calculator. - Will you get a Direct Depost? IRS Stimulus Payment: Direct Deposit Questions
Some answers to direct deposit questions. The direct deposit questions are probably the most frequently asked. - Filing just to get the rebate? File Your Taxes Online For Free
You can file your taxes online for free if you meet certain requirements. Usually you have to have an income that is below a certain threshold. You have a choice of several companies. - My first attempt to answer reader questions. IRS Stimulus Payment – Questions and Answers
If you still have questions, they may be answered here. - President Bush Announces Faster Stimulus Payment
President Bush said the payments were going out faster than planned. Based on comments from readers, I'm not sure if the payments really came out any faster. It appears a few people got their payments early. - IRS Stimulus Payment Rebate Calculator
An in depth look at the IRS payment calculator. I used the calculator with my tax return and found out that I should get a payment of $1500. - TurboTax Direct Deposit Stimulus Payment Questions
It seems that those who used TurboTax has some questions. I try to answer them in this article. Specifically it deals with direct deposits, TurboTax and paying your filing fees with your tax rebate and how that affects your stimulus payment. - Economic Stimulus Payment – Child Support Questions
Child Support is always a controversial topic. Depending of it your owe it, are trying to collect it or are married to someone who owes it, you are affected by the stimulus payment in different ways. - H&R Block Emerald Card Economic Stimulus Payment Questions
Those who got their refunds on their H&R Block Emerald Cards had a lot of questions. Again this involves the stimulus payment and direct deposits. - IRS Where’s My Stimulus Payment Web Page
The IRS finally rolls out is "Where's My Stimulus" Page. (Sounds like a gameshow doesn't it?) - IRS Where’s My Stimulus Payment Web Page Broken?
No sooner than the IRS rolls out it's "Where's My Stimulus" tool and it breaks. A large group of readers said they couldn't get it to work. I take a look at the possible issues.
More Questions?
Do you have more questions? Leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer them. Other readers are stepping in and answering questions. I'm grateful for that. I'd like to remind people to keep it civil. Leave out the profanity please. Thanks!
Tags Economic Stimulus Government H&R Block IRS Stimulus Payment Tax Return Taxes TurboTaxRelated Posts
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Hi I have a question if you had filed a amended return and it contains your Bank info for direct deposit. Will the rebate be deposited into that account?
As far as I can tell I am eligable for the economic stimulus check I filed 2007 tax return, recieved my refund direct deposit into my checking account, I am Head of household with 2 quailfying children, my last 2 digits of my SSN is 45 I was supposed to get my rebate no later than May 9th when I look up my information on the website it says they have "no specific information" on me. I did recently have a name change on my SS card would that affect my rebate? How do I speak to an accual human being from the IRS?
i was just ordered to pay child support on may 5, 2008 am i still able to receive a stimulus check?
Will the stimulus plan affect my 2008 taxes? Is this just an advancement on what I should receive back at the end of this year?
Harold E. Arter,
The short answer is NO.
See this article about for more info:
It said "You do not qualify for an economic stimulus payment because your adjusted gross income was too high." Too high? GRRRRR, I've been paying tomns and tons of stinking taxes for 36 years and to not give me a check is a clear slap in the face. The tax system is nothing more than legalized crime against the very people who make this country tick. I am NOT pleased!
original e file was in error. filed 1040x on4-19-08, it was processed and full refund will be forth coming but was inform that economic stimulus payment would not be made. the original 1040a showed head of household with two additional exemption and child credits and was accepted per 1040x file for 2007. why not eligible for the esp?
The IRS told me "You do not qualify for an economic stimulus payment because your adjusted gross income was too high." I beg your @#@$@$$@ pardon. I WORK for a living. My Parents live with me and my Son and his Wife and grandson also live with me. I pay all the bills. The IRS and ADOLPH BUSH need to make concessions in these cases and need to realize WHERE the money came from in the first place, WORKING PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO DO PAY LOTS OF TAXES!