Jul

11

What Happens to My Stimulus Check If I Move?

July 11, 2008 | 8 Comments

Expecting your stimulus check but you've moved since you've filed your taxes ?  There are a few things you need to do to make sure you get your stimulus payment.
According to rumors on the internet, the post office is not supposed to forward mail from the IRS.  However I have yet to find an authoritative source that supports this.
If you've moved since filing your return, you should put in a change …

Comment by Chris: Karen, You're only recourse is to wait …

Jun

26

When Will I Get My Stimulus Check?

June 26, 2008 | 36 Comments

The IRS is sending checks to taxpayers through the Economic Stimulus Package.  The IRS sent the first wave of payments via direct deposit.  Now the IRS is sending out stimulus checks via mail to those who didn't qualify for the direct deposit.  Now some people are asking, " where is my stimulus check? "  I'll help you find out.
Check the Payment Schedule
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Comment by Chris: … money, they'll take it out of our check. If you owe …

Jun

8

I Received My Stimulus Check

June 8, 2008 | 3 Comments

I finally received my stimulus check in the mail yesterday. It came when it was supposed to. With all the horror stories readers have reported, I was a little worried.
However, the check appeared right on time and for the correct amount. We signed it and put it in the bank.
Now what are we going to do with the check? Big screen TV? New furniture? New computer? No. Something else completely. …

Comment by Chris: I think I answered on another post but I'll …

May

27

Divorced and Stimulus Payment Check Made Out to Both of Us

May 27, 2008 | 5 Comments

You're expecting a stimulus payment check from the IRS. You filed a joint tax return for 2007. However, you're now divorced and the check is in both of your names. What do you do?
Well, like most checks that are made out to two people, most places (banks, etc) an class="searchterm1">willan> require both signatures to cash the check. The key here is to understand the difference an class="searchterm2">bean>tween AND and OR. If the check is made out …

Comment by Disgruntled ex: Who can I go to an class="searchterm2">bean>sides the cops? The IRS …

Jun

20

Retired and Veterans Need To File For Stimulus

June 20, 2008 | 2 Comments

The IRS has accounted for all but 5 million retirees and disabled veterans who might qualify for the stimulus payment.  The IRS is trying to reach this people to encourage them to get their rebate money.  If you are one of these people or know someone who is, here is what you need to do to get the stimulus check.
File Taxes
In most cases it's as easy as filing taxes.  Many retired people …

Comment by Chris: Linda, Do not fill out another form until …

Jun

16

IRS Withholds $842 Million in Stimulus Payments

June 16, 2008 | 14 Comments

If you're missing your stimulus check, you're not alone.  The IRS is withholding $842 Million from stimulus payments. How do you know if you're stimulus payment an class="searchterm1">willan> an class="searchterm2">bean> withheld?
According to this CNN/Money article, stimulus payments have an class="searchterm2">bean>en withheld from 1.5 million people.  Over 50% of the money has gone for back child support .
About 54% of the cash intercepted an class="searchterm1">willan> an class="searchterm2">bean> funneled to states for …

Comment by Chris: Hazel, I really don't know. You'll …

Jun

13

What The Stimulus Payments Tell Us About Socialized Medicine

June 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The economic stimulus payment program has an class="searchterm2">bean>en a fiasco. Hundreds of readers have shared their horror stories. You'd think the government could figure out how to get checks to people. Put the check in the mail, what's so hard about that? When government gets involved, simple things get complicated fast. If the government can't mail a check right, why would we let the government take over health care ? …

Jun

10

6 Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Money

June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

By now a majority of Americans have received their stimulus payments from the IRS.  If you're wondering what to do with that money, I have some suggestions.

Start an Emergency Fund.
Everybody needs an emergency fund.  Dave Ramsey recommends at least $1,000 until you pay off your debts then you need 3 to 6 months of income.  I recommend you put as much as you can into an emergency …

Jun

4

Stimulus Payment Notification - What Does It Say?

June 4, 2008 | 16 Comments

Some people have asked what the stimulus notification letter would say. I finally received mine so I can share it with you.
I already showed you what the envelope looks like so you don't throw it away. I scanned in the stimulus notification for my records. It states in bold print that you should save this notification for your records. I keep all my important documents in digital format. I just …

Comment by carol: … i received my second notice and the IRS paid off my …

Jun

1

Where's My Stimulus Payment Tool Worked For Me

June 1, 2008 | 1 Comment

Are you one of the people who've tried to use the " Where's My Stimulus 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.
Rememan class="searchterm2">bean>r that unless you payment is scheduled to an class="searchterm2">bean> mailed (or deposited) it won't show up on the "where's my stimulus" site.
You should check the Payment Schedule …

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