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 | 40 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
Your stimulus check
Comment by Chris: Sydney,
Call the IRS. The check should
Jun
8
I Received My Stimulus Check
June 8, 2008 | 4 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
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)
Comment by Disgruntled ex: Who can I go to
Nov
25
No Stimulus Checks Yet
November 25, 2008 | 5 Comments
Many people have asked about the status of another stimulus check. What is the status of another payment? Are we likely to see another stimulus package?
The short answer is probably not. The first stimulus check took a massive effort.
The stimulus check helped a lot of people catch up on bills, spend frivolously on toys and gadgets and some others just went on vacation and got drunk.
I …
Oct
22
Fed Chief Pushes for Another Stimulus Package
October 22, 2008 | 5 Comments
In testimony
What is the Plan?
Right …
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 | 17 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
According to this CNN/Money article, stimulus payments have
About 54% of the cash intercepted
Comment by Chris: Hazel, I really don't know. You'll …
Jun
13
The economic stimulus payment program has
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 …