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 [...]
May
23
The IRS Stimulus Payment program is a real mess. Many people haven't received their payments. Some haven't received the amount they were supposed to get according to the IRS web site. Some people have questions relating to child support or other debts owed to the government. Many people are searching the internet because they don't [...]
May
22
It's Not Too Late to Qualify for the Stimulus Payment
May 22, 2008 | 6 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 [...]
May
21
15,000 Stimulus Checks Sent to Wrong People by IRS
May 21, 2008 | 114 Comments
Just when you thought the stimulus payment mess couldn't get any worse, the IRS rises to the challenge and and really screws up. The IRS has apparently sent at least 15,000 checks to the wrong people. I've been overwhelmed by the number of questions regarding the economic stimulus package and the payments from the IRS. [...]
May
20
5 Ways to Save Money On Gas – Gas Prices – Part 4
May 20, 2008 | 4 Comments
Gas prices are at record highs. If you've filled up recently, you probably felt a little sick after dumping $50 or more into your gas tank. Gas prices are high, but there are a few things you can do to save yourself a few bucks. This is the 4th article in a multi-part series on [...]
May
19
Everyone likes to complain about the price of gas. Gas Prices are at record highs. What can the US do about it? What can US consumers do about it? This is the 3rd article in a multi-part series on gas prices in the United States. You can read part 1 (Why Does Gas Cost So [...]
May
16
Believe It Or Not – Gas is Cheap in the United States – Gas Prices – Part 2
May 16, 2008 | 3 Comments
Do you believe that gasoline is cheap in the United States? According to CNN Money, fuel (gas, petrol, oil, diesel) in the US is relatively cheap in the US compared to other countries. Why is that and could it be even cheaper? This is the second article in a multi-part series on gas prices in [...]
May
15
Gas Prices – Part 1 – Why Does Gas Cost So Much?
May 15, 2008 | 3 Comments
Gas prices are rising daily. What is driving the increased cost of gas and fuel in general? Why does gas cost so much? Whats the biggest driver of gasoline prices? This is multi-part series on the prices of fuel (gasoline, petrol, oil, diesel), why gas costs so much and what makes up the price of [...]
May
14
Stimulus Payment: Do My Children Qualify?
May 14, 2008 | 16 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 [...]
May
13
TurboTax VP Answering Your Stimulus Payment Questions
May 13, 2008 | 25 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 [...]