Jun
1
Where's My Stimulus Payment Tool Worked For Me
June 1, 2008 | 1 Comment
… Payment " tool on the IRS website? Did it not work for you? I've had many people report that it didn't work for them, so I decided to try it myself.
Remember that unless you payment is scheduled to be mailed (or deposited) it won't show up on the "where's my stimulus" site.
You should check the Payment Schedule prior to using this application since your payment information will not be available on this tool until the time that your payment is scheduled.
My stimulus payment …
May
29
Yahoo Finance Adds FREE Real Time Stock Quotes
May 29, 2008 | 1 Comment
… That's why Yahoo Finance chose Bats.
"We look forward to doing all we can to ensure that users receive market data at no cost," Bats spokesman Randy Williams said. "We believe market data should be free to all participants and that all participants should have access to it."
Here's a screen print of the stock price for Apple. Notice the "Real-time" indicator. Real time prices are only available during regular trading hours of course. After the market closes the indicator will …
May
29
Where Is My Stimulus Payment?
May 29, 2008 | 108 Comments
… check. If your tax preparation software allowed you to enter your direct deposit information to receive the stimulus payment by direct deposit, you MAY receive your payment via direct deposit.
Did you file a tax return this year (for 2007)
You must file a tax return to qualify for the stimulus payment. It's not too late to file. You have until October 15 to file your tax return and claim your stimulus payment. You may qualify for free filing, especially if you're only filing …
Comment by Kelly: … suppose to receive my check June 6th.. with all …
May
28
Why You Should Deal with the IRS In Person
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
… us (especially me) expect to handle our issues online or over the phone. However, I believe you receive better service in person.
Why?
People find it harder to dismiss you when you're standing/sitting right in front of them. When you call a phone center, the operators think of you as just another call in their queue. They don't have to think of you as a person. I'm not saying that all call center reps treat their callers poorly, rather I'm saying it's easier for them to dismiss you. …
May
27
… and your spouse are now divorced, both must sign the check. By law, each spouse is considered to receive half of the payment in cases where a joint 2007 return was filed.
If the filers chose to have their tax refund direct-deposited, the stimulus payment will be directly deposited into the same account that received the tax refund.
Source: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=182003,00.html
May
23
The IRS Stimulus Payment program is a real mess. Many people haven't received their payments. Some haven't received the amount they were supposed to get according to the IRS web site. Some people have questions relating to child support or other debts owed to the government. Many people are searching the internet because they don't know how to contact the IRS by phone.
The IRS stimulus phone number is harder to find than it should be. In fact it took me …
Comment by Mary Lee: Drew - I received a letter like that from the …
May
22
It's Not Too Late to Qualify for the Stimulus Payment
May 22, 2008 | 5 Comments
… after April 15th. Your stimulus payment will take longer to process, but you should still receive it this year.
What's the Deadline for 2008?
You must file a return by October 15th to qualify for a stimulus payment in 2008. If you don't file by the deadline you have a second chance at the stimulus money.
What if I Need Help Filing My Taxes?
You may be able to file your taxes online for free. If you need help filing your taxes, you can call 1-800-906-9887 for …
May
21
15,000 Stimulus Checks Sent to Wrong People by IRS
May 21, 2008 | 111 Comments
… If you're one of the people whose payment was supposed to be sent or deposited and you haven't received anything, I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below and let us know your story.
Comment by gerri: … recieved the letter one day and their check the …
May
20
5 Ways to Save Money On Gas - Gas Prices - Part 4
May 20, 2008 | 4 Comments
… the world doesn't work like that. We chose a daycare based on the quality of care our son would receive not how much gas it would take to get him there. That's the reality that many Americans face. You have to get your kids to daycare and you have to go to work. Everything else is secondary at best.
Keep Gas Prices in Perspective
Gas prices are still pretty affordable in the US. This is both from a historical perspective and a world wide perspective. Again, I don't think …
May
14
Stimulus Payment: Do My Children Qualify?
May 14, 2008 | 12 Comments
… Site :
Additional Amounts for Qualifying Child: If you qualify for the basic amount, you may receive an additional $300 for each qualifying child. To qualify, a child must be younger than age 17 and have a valid Social Security number.
Children Born in 2008 Don't Qualify for the Stimulus Payment
Again, the child has to be under 17 at the end of 2008. In other words they must have been 16 years old on December 31st, 2007.
If your child was born this year, there is no way for them …
Comment by Chris: … is $300. Then you received $300 for you child. The …