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: … cash a check. You'll have to talk to the IRS …
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 will be mailed based on the …
Comment by Chris: … the IRS. The check should be part of your mother …
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.
I'm stashing my …
Comment by Chris: … mail so that the check should arrive around the time …
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 …
May
2
IRS Where’s My Stimulus Payment Web Page Broken?
May 2, 2008 | 527 Comments
The IRS recently launched it's Where's My Stimulus Payment page. I was thankful because I'm wearing out my keyboard answering questions from readers. However, several readers have commented that it appears to be broken.
Does Where's My Stimulus Payment Work?
I've received several questions from readers, asking if the stimulus payment tracker actually works. Remember, you can't track your payment until the time you're …
Comment by Sandy W.: … to receive the stimulus payment 6 to 8 weeks after …
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 think lawmakers are hesitant to pass another …
Oct
22
Fed Chief Pushes for Another Stimulus Package
October 22, 2008 | 5 Comments
Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve (the bank's bank) told Congress he supports another stimulus package. What does this mean for you?
In testimony before congress Bernanke said that he supported another stimulus package. President push also supported another stimulus package. However, Bush wants the new package to be "targeted, temporary and timely."
What is the Plan?
Right now the plan is still taking shape. Any stimulus plan would have to go through Congress and the …
Jun
20
Retired and Veterans Need To File For Stimulus
June 20, 2008 | 2 Comments
… 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 and veterans don't file taxes because their benefits are not taxable. However, for the stimulus …
Comment by Chris: … to the IRS site to check the status of their payment. If …
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 will be withheld?
According to this CNN/Money article, stimulus payments have been withheld from 1.5 million people. Over 50% of the money has gone for back child support .
About 54% of the cash intercepted will be funneled to states for …
Comment by Chris: …
Jun
13
The economic stimulus payment program has been 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 ? …