Jul
24
The Parable of Wealth
July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
… explain why some people who appear wealthy really aren't and why some who appear poor are just the opposite.
The Fishermen
Mark and John are both fishermen in a small village. Mark and John have been friends since childhood.
Every working day Mark and John go out to their boats. John has three fine ships. Mark has one that it's good repair but it's seen it's better days. John has a full crew for each ship. Mark has a few good men that work for him.
Mark's nets are mended …
Jun
6
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June 6, 2008 | Comments Off
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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 scan them in …
Comment by carol: Hi, i received my second notice and the IRS …
May
29
Where Is My Stimulus Payment?
May 29, 2008 | 105 Comments
… for your Economic Stimulus Payment ? You're not alone. Thousands of comments on this site and others indicate many people are waiting for their stimulus payment. So where are the checks?
Double Check Your Facts
You may be confused by the stimulus payment schedule. Who can 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 …
Comment by billy: … should have gooton my check may 16 and now its aug 13 i …
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) will require both signatures to cash the check. The key here is to understand the difference between AND and OR. If the check is made out to John AND Jane Doe, then both …
Comment by Disgruntled ex: … I go to besides the cops? The IRS doesn't have humans …
May
22
It's Not Too Late to Qualify for the Stimulus Payment
May 22, 2008 | 5 Comments
Many Americans can still qualify for the economic stimulus payment. This is good news for those don't normally file a tax return or may have made a mistake on their taxes.
According to a press release from the IRS, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman wants people to know they still have time to qualify for the stimulus payment. They just need to file a tax return.
Can I Still File After April 15th?
Yes. The IRS wants …
Comment by Chris: … need to contact the IRS. Go into your local office if …
May
14
Stimulus Payment: Do My Children Qualify?
May 14, 2008 | 12 Comments
If you have children, they may earn you an additional $300 each this year. That's because the economic stimulus package allows for an additional payment for each qualifying child in your household.
How will I know if my children qualify?
The IRS has some basic requirements. First the child has to have a valid SSN ( Social Security Number ). Second the child must have been younger than 17 at the end …
Comment by Chris: … a tax liability so the maximum you qualify for is $300. …
May
13
TurboTax VP Answering Your Stimulus Payment Questions
May 13, 2008 | 22 Comments
It's not often a company actively answers questions, especially on a web site they don't manage. That's why I was a little surprised to see comments on this site from Bob Meighan, a Vice President at Intuit, the company that makes TurboTax. TurboTax has taken a lot of heat from people upset over the confusion surrounding the stimulus payment and TurboTax.
What's the Issue?
Apparently TurboTax allows you to pay your filing fee using your anticipated tax …
Comment by Ronald Bilski: … with SBBT, they will not get any checks issued to …
May
12
The economic stimulus package payments are on their way to millions of Americans. The IRS has gone out of it's way to ensure everyone knows about it. Those with low incomes can file their taxes online for free just to qualify for the stimulus payment. But what if you make too much and how much is "too much" really?
How Much is Too Much?
The threshold is either $75,000 (single) or …
May
9
More frequently asked questions regarding the Economic Stimulus Payment ( Rebate ): What if my spouse owes money ? What will happen to our stimulus payment ? Will the IRS keep it all even though part of that money is for me and my children?
The IRS Will Keep Your Money
The IRS can keep your stimulus money (and tax refund) if you owe money to the government. The IRS will shoot first and ask questions later. So if your …
Comment by Chris: … a timely manner, the IRS should have given you your half …