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Contact US
June 27, 2008 | Comments Off
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… have a blanket policy on this. So if you have a Visa through Wells Fargo, for example, contact the Wells Fargo customer service number on the back of your card. Your bank may be able to help.
Keep all of your receipts. This should be obvious. Even after you've turned in your expense reimbursement, keep a copy in a folder in your desk. You never know when you'll need a receipt. Even after you've been reimbursed you'll want to keep the receipts on file for at least a …
Jul
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What Happens to My Stimulus Check If I Move?
July 11, 2008 | 8 Comments
… 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 of address with the post office ? You can change your address online. Apparently, not all post offices forward government checks. That's because the envelopes are stamped with a do not forward message.
If you know the people at your old …
Comment by Chris: … to talk to the IRS to get a trace put on it.
Jul
10
Close Old Or Unused Accounts
July 10, 2008 | 5 Comments
… a few minutes and write down any accounts you don't use regularly. Then go through the list and contact each company over the phone or in writing and get the account closed.
I find it's good to clean up old accounts once a year or so. Get a free copy of your credit report and look over all the accounts. If there are some you don't use or don't recognize, call the company and get it taken care of.
You don't want to mess around with this stuff when you're trying to buy a new …
Comment by Jeff: … however, is the first time that I've read that FICO has …
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
Your stimulus check will be …
Comment by Chris: … If you owe the IRS money, they'll take it out of our …
Jun
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June 6, 2008 | Comments Off
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Jun
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Stimulus Payment Notification - What Does It Say?
June 4, 2008 | 16 Comments
… expect your payment by 6/6/08. If you do not receive it within six weeks of this notice, please contact us at the number shown above. You will not be required to report the amount of your stimulus payment as taxable income on your 2008 federal income tax return. If you receive any federal benefits or federally financed benefits, those benefits generally will not be affected by any stimulus payment you receive.
What You Need To Do
You do not need to do anything. If you received a refund …
Comment by carol: … notice and the IRS paid off my 2004 and 2007 taxes I …
Jun
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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.
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 …
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Where Is My Stimulus Payment?
May 29, 2008 | 105 Comments
… blame you, it is confusing. However, you need to make sure you have your facts straight before contacting the IRS.
I've made a list of the most common problems/issues with stimulus payments. Items are listed by popularity.
Did you check the payment schedule ?
Many people are mistakenly using the direct deposit schedule when they should be using the paper check schedule. How do you know if you're getting a paper check? Read on for the most common reasons people are …
Comment by Chris: … you're close to an IRS office you should go in and talk to …
May
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Why You Should Deal with the IRS In Person
May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Are you trying to contact the IRS ? Are you tired of waiting on hold for hours only to be told they can't help you? I have a suggestion. Go to your local IRS office in person.
Many people have questions regarding the economic stimulus payment. Some of these people have tried to contact the IRS by phone, only to end up on hold for long periods of time.
Many of us (especially me) expect to handle our …