Tax Rebate Check

[bvanpeltsw]

What would you do with your tax rebate check? It is expected that your tax rebate check will be paid out in May or June (and knowing our Government much later!).

[utkd29]

The way things are going right now I am paying off all the bills I can. Then I am going to start dumping everything extra from our check into the savings account. This world is getting strange! I'm scared!:(

[PVUgrad]

Do you have to pay taxes on it? :confused:

[utkd29]

Do you have to pay taxes on it? :confused:
NO, I don't think so.

[bvanpeltsw]

Do you have to pay taxes on it? :confused:

Well I've heard so many different things. I have heard for federal no, but if you pay state tax then you have to claim it for state.

I am really hoping that is verified soon. I would hate to think we get a tax break and then we have to pay taxes on it.:mad:

[bvanpeltsw]

The way things are going right now I am paying off all the bills I can. Then I am going to start dumping everything extra from our check into the savings account. This world is getting strange! I'm scared!:(

I am going to pay bills so I can get ahead. That way if something happens then I will be more prepared.:)

[bvanpeltsw]

I found this link to be helpful and answer some questions.


http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/01/tax_rebate_could_be_coming_you.html

[momsangel]

pay off my medical bills,that seem to get higher everytime i turn around

[wbarker]

As much as I'd like to use it to do something special with my family (weekend trip to Leavenworth - a three hour drive to the mountains for wine tasting, walking, etc), I'll probably use it to pay something down - utility bills are always high this time of year. Maybe a little of both now that I think about it depending on how much we get - $300 for weekend trip to the mountains - the rest to pay bills!

[momsangel]

As much as I'd like to use it to do something special with my family (weekend trip to Leavenworth - a three hour drive to the mountains for wine tasting, walking, etc), I'll probably use it to pay something down - utility bills are always high this time of year. Maybe a little of both now that I think about it depending on how much we get - $300 for weekend trip to the mountains - the rest to pay bills!

I agree I would love to just go spend it all,but need to get rid of a few bills and save the rest.

[Jenni232323]

We're using it towards hardwood/laminate flooring throughout the whole house!! :) The lady we bought our house from was a chain smoker with a dog that she let pee throughout the whole house, and after her living in the house for 7 years and our puppy's potty training last year, the carpet is ready for the dump!! :)

[LisaRKR]

You will not have to pay taxes on it as it isn't something that you will claim. It isn't considered "income" it is more like a "rebate". They did this several years ago under the same principal. It was in order to "boost" the economic downfall.

Basically, all it is is a surplus of money that they are putting back into the economy with hopes of everyone spending it to boost sales and keep interest rates from falling any further. Not that it will do a lot for anyone, unless you have lots of kids, but I guess every thin dime helps. I wish they would use those billions to pay down our deficit so that the American Dollar was worth something again. Pretty bad when the Canadian dollar is worth more than ours! Last time I saw it, for every $1 you gave, you got back $0.96 in Canadian.

[mood4amelody]

All our tax return goes to pay off DA's back child support to some junkie who didn't even have the girl most of the time and has now lost custody of her to her grandma. Sucks rocks. :rolleyes:

[dali_]

I found this link to be helpful and answer some questions.

http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/01/tax_rebate_could_be_coming_you.html


From that:

Q: Why do some people call these payments "prebates"?

A: Because they're technically going to be credits based on tax year 2008. The government doesn't want you to wait until 2009 to get this money, so it's issuing checks now.

.. So remember, that means less when you get the next return!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Ours will go into savings for those times when we have an emergency or when money is really tight.

We had an emergency today. I've got a plumber on the way. :( And plumbers are not cheap!

[bvanpeltsw]

From that:

Q: Why do some people call these payments "prebates"?

A: Because they're technically going to be credits based on tax year 2008. The government doesn't want you to wait until 2009 to get this money, so it's issuing checks now.

.. So remember, that means less when you get the next return!!

Booooooo!!! I always depend on that money early in the year.:(

[MandMnmbr3]

All our tax return goes to pay off DA's back child support to some junkie who didn't even have the girl most of the time and has now lost custody of her to her grandma. Sucks rocks. :rolleyes:

Sorry Lynne!!!

We will more than likely use our for home improvements that need to be done. We need to put a new roof on our house, new flooring, paint the outside of the house.

[mood4amelody]

Sorry Lynne!!!

We will more than likely use our for home improvements that need to be done. We need to put a new roof on our house, new flooring, paint the outside of the house.

Too bad we aren't neighbors Mae, 'cause I know how to tear off & shingle!

[mkrebecca]

my husband will want to buy a tractor, but news flash!! we are not! I will have to put my foot down and make him pay bills and take me somewhere for the weekend!

[messajarjar]

But as previously stated, it may be a "pre"bate and is just an advance on any money you'll get on your 2008 tax return. Here's another good article on this.

http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/economy/2008/01/24/how-tax-rebates-would-affect-you.html

So if it's a "pre"bate, what happens if the money you get this year exceeds what you get in a refund for 2008? Do you owe the money to the IRS then? :eek:

[bvanpeltsw]

But as previously stated, it may be a "pre"bate and is just an advance on any money you'll get on your 2008 tax return. Here's another good article on this.

http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/economy/2008/01/24/how-tax-rebates-would-affect-you.html

So if it's a "pre"bate, what happens if the money you get this year exceeds what you get in a refund for 2008? Do you owe the money to the IRS then? :eek:

I imagine if you are "overpaid" then you will have to pay it back.:(

[mary k]

We will be paying off bills what a god send.
I heard on the news that they are borrowing money from China to do this.:)

[bvanpeltsw]

We will be paying off bills what a god send.
I heard on the news that they are borrowing money from China to do this.:)

Wow are you kidding me? I would rather our government keep the money and not have to borrow from China. Sooo freaking crazy.

Thanks for the update! It is just crazy!

[mary k]

What makes me made is how many of our citzens have been injuried due to
Chinas lead poisinings. Why don't they pay the people who were hurt with all of there faulty products they paid.:mad:

[bvanpeltsw]

I wanted to bump this so everyone can vote!;)

[mkrebecca]

I have not heard of the money coming from China, do you really think it would?

[Motherofthree]

I havent heard that either, but you never know!! Maryk where did you hear that from?

[mary k]

I heard it on a news channel because they were asking about how in debt we were and someone asked why would give these checks out if we were going to go futher in the hole in America. A political figure told this person not to worry because they are borrowing the money from China.:(

[mom2fussbudgets]

I heard it on a news channel because they were asking about how in debt we were and someone asked why would give these checks out if we were going to go futher in the hole in America. A political figure told this person not to worry because they are borrowing the money from China.:(

The politician did not mean that we would literally be borrowing the money from China.

Since the US is a free enterprise system, China is perfectly within its right to invest in American banks. Some people believe that foreign investments are what's keeping the U.S. afloat.

[momsangel]

The politician did not mean that we would literally be borrowing the money from China.

Since the US is a free enterprise system, China is perfectly within its right to invest in American banks. Some people believe that foreign investments are what's keeping the U.S. afloat.

Thank you for clarifying this,I was sitting here scratching my head yet again thinking all kind of crazy things:p but,seriously thank you for better explaining this to us

[mom2fussbudgets]

Thank you for clarifying this,I was sitting here scratching my head yet again thinking all kind of crazy things:p but,seriously thank you for better explaining this to us

You are very welcome! :)

[bvanpeltsw]

bump.......PLEASE VOTE!!!:D

[momsangel]

Bumping ........vote if you haven't;)

[bvanpeltsw]

I heard today the tax rebate checks may not come as early as we think. The Senate is trying to delay because they want to revise the bill.

So maybe we will get our check sometime next year?;)

[dali_]

So maybe we will get our check sometime next year?;)

And since it's next years money anyway, they're just wasting our money with the time it's taking to decide this now - GO GOV'T! :p

[bvanpeltsw]

Did anyone else get a letter in the mail from the IRS about a tax rebate check?

The letter I received said the checks would be mailed in May.

[utkd29]

I haven't gotten a letter yet, but I read on the internet we would get a letter stating when they are mailing it out and another letter stating they had already mailed it or deposited it into your bank. I guess I will spend mine on GAS! :(

[bvanpeltsw]

I haven't gotten a letter yet, but I read on the internet we would get a letter stating when they are mailing it out and another letter stating they had already mailed it or deposited it into your bank. I guess I will spend mine on GAS! :(

LOL I know....same here!:(

[momsangel]

Did anyone else get a letter in the mail from the IRS about a tax rebate check?

The letter I received said the checks would be mailed in May.


Yes, I got mine last friday

[momsangel]

I haven't gotten a letter yet, but I read on the internet we would get a letter stating when they are mailing it out and another letter stating they had already mailed it or deposited it into your bank. I guess I will spend mine on GAS! :(


where did you read the already mailed or deposited it, from my understanding you will be mailed a check only in the amount the IRS figures you are to get

[utkd29]

where did you read the already mailed or deposited it, from my understanding you will be mailed a check only in the amount the IRS figures you are to get

I read it on the IRS website. I will see if I can find it again. It pretty much said that if you got your income tax back direct deposit that is how you will get the money back in May. If you got it mailed to you then they would actually mail you a check in May.

[utkd29]

Basic Information on the Stimulus Payments

You've heard about it. Now find out how to get yours.

What is it? It's an economic stimulus payment that more than 130 million households will receive starting in May. It's not taxable, and it won't reduce your 2007 or 2008 refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2008 return.

Are you eligible? You're eligible if you have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) and show qualifying income of at least $3,000 on your federal tax return. Both people listed on a "married filing jointly" return must have valid SSNs to qualify for the payment — if only one has a valid SSN, neither can receive the payment.

Not eligible at the current time? If your circumstances change and you become eligible after you file your 2007 federal tax return, you can always file an amended return using Form 1040X. If you're not eligible this year but you become eligible next year, you can claim the economic stimulus payment next year on your 2008 tax return.

How do you get it? Just file a a federal tax return for 2007, even if you normally don't have to because your income usually doesn't meet the filing threshhold. You can't get it if you don't file.

How much will you get? The actual amount depends on the information contained on your tax return. Eligible individuals will receive between $300 and $600. Those who are eligible and file a joint return will receive a total of between $600 and $1,200. Those with children will get an additional $300 for each qualifying child. To qualify, a child must be eligible under the Child Tax Credit and have a valid Social Security number. We have various examples for you check out.

The payments phase out at certain income levels, so those with higher incomes may receive a reduced payment or even no payment.

How will you receive the payment? Be sure to choose direct deposit when you file your tax return, even if you aren't due a regular tax refund on your tax return. That way, the stimulus payment will go right to your bank account. Otherwise, we'll mail you a check.

[bvanpeltsw]

I am hoping that the govn't will send people checks who already did their taxes this year.

YEAH RIGHT!! LMAO!:eek:

[Jess0587]

Basic Information on the Stimulus Payments

You've heard about it. Now find out how to get yours.

What is it? It's an economic stimulus payment that more than 130 million households will receive starting in May. It's not taxable, and it won't reduce your 2007 or 2008 refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2008 return.

Are you eligible? You're eligible if you have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) and show qualifying income of at least $3,000 on your federal tax return. Both people listed on a "married filing jointly" return must have valid SSNs to qualify for the payment — if only one has a valid SSN, neither can receive the payment.

Not eligible at the current time? If your circumstances change and you become eligible after you file your 2007 federal tax return, you can always file an amended return using Form 1040X. If you're not eligible this year but you become eligible next year, you can claim the economic stimulus payment next year on your 2008 tax return.

How do you get it? Just file a a federal tax return for 2007, even if you normally don't have to because your income usually doesn't meet the filing threshhold. You can't get it if you don't file.

How much will you get? The actual amount depends on the information contained on your tax return. Eligible individuals will receive between $300 and $600. Those who are eligible and file a joint return will receive a total of between $600 and $1,200. Those with children will get an additional $300 for each qualifying child. To qualify, a child must be eligible under the Child Tax Credit and have a valid Social Security number. We have various examples for you check out.

The payments phase out at certain income levels, so those with higher incomes may receive a reduced payment or even no payment.

How will you receive the payment? Be sure to choose direct deposit when you file your tax return, even if you aren't due a regular tax refund on your tax return. That way, the stimulus payment will go right to your bank account. Otherwise, we'll mail you a check.


Thank you for this information!! It will be coming in just in time for my birthday! I may need to put it away and pretend I don't have it, the way gas is!!!! :eek:

[momsangel]

Thank you for posting the info, I guess I do not need to wait on snail mail then:) I am going to get rid of a few medical bills and then hide the rest of it

[utkd29]

Ok I just got this email and I am a little worried it is spam. Has anyone ever gotten anything like this? I have already filed my taxes for the year so I dont know what this is about?:confused:



After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have
determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $283.59.
Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 3-9 days in order to
process it.
A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons.
For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.

To access your tax refund, please click here


Best Regards,
Tax Refund Deparment
Internal Revenue Service

[gatito]

Ok I just got this email and I am a little worried it is spam. Has anyone ever gotten anything like this? I have already filed my taxes for the year so I dont know what this is about?:confused:



After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have
determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $283.59.
Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 3-9 days in order to
process it.
A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons.
For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.

To access your tax refund, please click here


Best Regards,
Tax Refund Deparment
Internal Revenue Service

YOU SHOULD CALL THE IRS AND ASK THEM ABOUT THIS, I SAW IN THE NEWS THE OTHER DAY THAT THERE'S A LOT OF SPAMMERS DOING THIS TO STEAL YOUR MONEY AND THE IRS WILL NEVER EMAIL YOU.....GO TO WWW.IRS.GOV THAT IS THEIR LEGIT WEBSITE AND YOU CNA CHAT LIVE WITH SOMEONE OR JUST CALL THEM, LET US KNOW WHAT HAPPEN ....

[utkd29]

I think it is spam because when I click on the link it takes me to the IRS website (or a look alike). But when I click on other links it takes me no where. Also it asks for my debit card number and pin code. So I know it is fake. This just pis$es me off cause there are some people out there that will fall for this!:mad:

[Cpogie]

Ok I just got this email and I am a little worried it is spam. Has anyone ever gotten anything like this? I have already filed my taxes for the year so I dont know what this is about?:confused:



After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have
determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $283.59.
Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 3-9 days in order to
process it.
A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons.
For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.

To access your tax refund, please click here


Best Regards,
Tax Refund Deparment
Internal Revenue Service

That is spam, I got a couple of those emails, any legit email from any company will always address you by your full name! that is trash, hope you did not respond to it.

[momsangel]

I have otten a few myself,and do not bother with it,its BULLCRAP,people just stop at nothing anymore

[bvanpeltsw]

The IRS will NEVER communicate via email. It is ALWAYS snail mail unless you call them first then they will call you.

[utkd29]

Here is a link where you can look and see when to expect your tax rebate to come. About half way down the page you can use the calculator to see what the total of your refund will be.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=180247,00.html

[gatito]

Here is a link where you can look and see when to expect your tax rebate to come. About half way down the page you can use the calculator to see what the total of your refund will be.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=180247,00.html

I WAS WRONG !! I WILL NOT GET A CENT !

[kuanyin1]

thanks looks like May 9th for me:)

[bvanpeltsw]

thanks looks like May 9th for me:)

How do you know?

[momsangel]

If the last two digits of your Social Security number are:
Your economic stimulus payment deposit should be sent to your bank account by:
00 – 20
May 2
21 – 75
May 9
76 – 99
May 16
Paper Check
If the last two digits of your Social Security number are:
Your check should be in the mail by:
00 – 09
May 16
10 – 18
May 23
19 – 25
May 30
26 – 38
June 6
39 – 51
June 13
52 – 63
June 20
64 – 75
June 27
76 – 87
July 4
88 – 99
July 11

[messajarjar]

If the last two digits of your Social Security number are:
Your economic stimulus payment deposit should be sent to your bank account by:
00 – 20
May 2
21 – 75
May 9
76 – 99
May 16
Paper Check
If the last two digits of your Social Security number are:
Your check should be in the mail by:
00 – 09
May 16
10 – 18
May 23
19 – 25
May 30
26 – 38
June 6
39 – 51
June 13
52 – 63
June 20
64 – 75
June 27
76 – 87
July 4
88 – 99
July 11


where did you read this? it should only be check form-direct deposits onloy apply to tax refunds. when you do an amendment to a tax return, you always get a paper check even if you had direct deposit for your refund in the same year.

[messajarjar]

This comes directly from the IRS website:

What You Can Do to Report Phishing, E-mail Scams and Bogus IRS Web Sites

If you receive an unsolicited e-mail communication claiming to be from the IRS, please forward the original message to: phishing@irs.gov using the instructions provided below. You may not receive an individual response to your e-mail because of the volume of reports we receive each day.

The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through e-mail. In addition, the IRS does not request detailed personal information through e-mail or ask taxpayers for the PIN numbers, passwords or similar secret access information for their credit card, bank or other financial accounts.
Do not open any attachments to questionable e-mails, which may contain malicious code that will infect your computer. Please be advised that the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers via e-mails.
How to forward a phishing e-mail
It is important that the original communication you received is included, as well as Internet headers. The following instructions will assist you in forwarding a phishing communication to the IRS.

In MS Outlook
You can forward a message without double clicking to open it in a new window. Highlight the e-mail in the message list of your inbox and follow the directions for your particular mail client:

Create a new message
Drag and drop the phishing e-mail into the body of the new message. This ensures the original message is contained as an attachment with the appropriate Internet headers)
Address the message to phishing@irs.gov and send it
Or


Open the phishing e-mail message*
Select View > Options. The Internet headers will appear. You can copy these as you normally copy text
Forward the original message to phishing@irs.gov, with the copied message headers pasted into this message
In Outlook Express
You can forward a message without double clicking to open it in a new window. Highlight the e-mail in the message list of your inbox and follow the directions for your particular mail client:

Create a new message
Drag and drop the phishing e-mail into the body of the new message. This ensures the original message is contained as an attachment with the appropriate Internet headers)
Address the message to phishing@irs.gov and send it
Or

Open the phishing e-mail message*
Select File > Properties > Details. The Internet headers will appear. You can copy these as you normally copy text
Forward the original message to phishing@irs.gov, with the copied message headers pasted into this message
In Mulberry
You can forward a message without double clicking to open it in a new window. Highlight the e-mail in the message list of your inbox and follow the directions for your particular mail client:

Select Message > Forward
Select the option Include Headers in quote. Click the Forward button.
Address the forwarded message to phishing@irs.gov
In Netscape/Mozilla/Thunderbird Mail


Select View > Headers > All
Select Message > Forward As > Inline
Address the forwarded message to phishing@irs.gov
If you are using an alternative to these e-mail clients, please consult your provider for instructions on how to forward messages with Internet headers.

If the methods above do not work, at a minimum, please send the underlying link of the phishing Web site.

If the suspicious e-mail includes a file attachment, it is safer to simply highlight the message and forward it. Some configurations, especially in Windows environments, may allow the execution of arbitrary code upon opening and viewing a malicious e-mail message.

The IRS can use the information, URLs and links in the suspicious e-mails you forward to trace the hosting Web site and alert authorities to help shut down the fraudulent sites.

What to do if you become aware of an IRS related phishing or bogus Web site
If you identify a Web site posing as IRS.gov, please forward the URL to: phishing@irs.gov

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through e-mail. Get your tax information at IRS.gov, the only Web site sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service.

Sample of phishing e-mails
First sample of an actual phishing e-mail - PDF
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All IRS.gov Web page addresses begin with, http://www.irs.gov/
Is it a phishing Web site? - PDF
Are you a victim of Identity Theft?
Contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338)
Visit the IRS Identity Theft resource page
You may also report misuse of the IRS name, logo, forms or other IRS property to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration toll-free at 1-800-366-4484.

Additional resources

Suspicious e-Mails and Identity Theft
IR-2006-49, IRS Establishes e-Mail Box for Taxpayers to Report Phony e-Mails
Current Tax Scams
You can also forward suspicious e-mails to the Federal Trade Commission at: spam@uce.gov or contact them at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338)
Having trouble downloading a PDF

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[gatito]

where did you read this? it should only be check form-direct deposits onloy apply to tax refunds. when you do an amendment to a tax return, you always get a paper check even if you had direct deposit for your refund in the same year.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=180247,00.html


THERE !! :)

[momsangel]

where did you read this? it should only be check form-direct deposits onloy apply to tax refunds. when you do an amendment to a tax return, you always get a paper check even if you had direct deposit for your refund in the same year.


It came directly from the IRS website,you can check all the info on there site

[messajarjar]

Unfortunately, you can only get back what your tax liabilty was for 2007 or the 600/1200 plus 300 per kid maximun. Since I was on layoff last year, I didn't make enough in total to have one after my standard deduction and exemptions, so I only get the minimum.

[momsangel]

Unfortunately, you can only get back what your tax liabilty was for 2007 or the 600/1200 plus 300 per kid maximun. Since I was on layoff last year, I didn't make enough in total to have one after my standard deduction and exemptions, so I only get the minimum.


yea , I think alot of people may not qualify for this:rolleyes:

[messajarjar]

:confused:
Here's a good website that explains the process:


http://www.smartmoney.com/tax/advice...-Money-to-Most

Here's a good link I found explaining the rebate. I think that is you qualify for the rebate, then you can get UP TO the maximum the bill allows if your tax liability for 2007 is equal to or greater than that. So for example, a married couple with no children who make less than $17,500 would only get $600 in total because their income does not exceed the standard deductions plus 2 exemptions (10,700 + 6,800 =17500). They make more than $6000 in total, ,but have no liability after the dedcution and exemptions so they only qualify for $300 each.
Similarly, a single parent with one child who claims head of household and makes less than $14,650 (7850+6800=14650) would only get $300 for themselves and $300 for their child.
Also, say someone meets these threshholds but does not pay the full amount of the credit in their tax liability, then they would only get up to their tax liability amount. So if they are married and make more than $17500, but only had a $750 liability, then the receive $750, NOT $1200.

Kind of a bummer, but money is money-I'll take whatever they want to give me!

[momsangel]

this was interesting and helpful, guess I figured mine:rolleyes: oh well anythings better than nothing.will help get rid of some nagging medical bills

[messajarjar]

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=180247,00.html


THERE !! :)

Awesome!! Thank you!!

[flowermom07]

Great info. Thanks. I wondered how all this work. Now I have to actually read all the info to see if we qualify. :confused: I hope so. Extra $$ always helps. :)

[gatito]

Great info. Thanks. I wondered how all this work. Now I have to actually read all the info to see if we qualify. :confused: I hope so. Extra $$ always helps. :)

OH DON'T GO SO FAR LOL CHECK IT OUT HERE http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/

[VanillaBean]

http://www. irs. gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=180247,00. html

IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator


IR-2008-44, March 17, 2008
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will begin sending more than 130 million economic stimulus payments starting May 2. The initial round of weekly payments will be completed by early July.
The IRS also announced the availability of a new online calculator on IRS. gov to help people determine the amount of their stimulus payments.
Stimulus payments will be made by direct deposit to people who choose to receive their 2007 income tax refunds through direct deposit. All others will receive their economic stimulus payments in the form of a paper check.
“To receive an economic stimulus payment, people just need to file their tax returns as they usually do,” said IRS Acting Commissioner Linda E. Stiff. “The payments will be automatic for the vast majority of taxpayers. Some lower-income workers and recipients of certain Social Security and veterans benefits who don’t normally need to file a tax return will need to do so in order to receive a stimulus payment. IRS. gov has all the information people need to help them obtain a stimulus payment.”
Stimulus payments will be sent out in the order of the last two digits of the Social Security number used on the tax return.
Because the IRS will use the Social Security number to determine when checks are mailed, taxpayers may receive their checks at different times than their neighbors or other family members. On a jointly filed return, the first Social Security number listed will determine the mail-out time.
The IRS expects to make about 34 million payments within the first three weeks after the payment schedule begins May 2. With more than 130 million households expected to receive stimulus payments, more than 25 percent of the payments will be made in the first three weeks.
Taxpayers who choose direct deposit on their federal income tax returns can expect to receive their economic stimulus payments between May 2 and May 16 provided their returns were received and processed by April 15, 2008. For taxpayers who did not choose direct deposit on their tax return but whose returns were processed by April 15, the paper checks will be in the mail starting May 16, with the initial mailings completed by around July 11.
The IRS is also announcing today the availability of an on-line calculator on IRS. gov to help taxpayers determine if they are eligible to receive an economic stimulus payment and if they are, how much they can expect. Anyone who has prepared a 2007 income tax return can use the calculator. It will ask taxpayers a series of questions, so they should have their 2007 tax returns handy. After answering the questions, the calculator will provide the projected dollar value of the payment.
Below are the schedules for economic stimulus payments related to tax returns processed by April 15, 2008.
Stimulus Payment Schedule for Tax Returns
Received and Processed by April 15

Direct Deposit Payments
If the last two digits of your Social Security number are: Your economic stimulus payment deposit should be sent to your bank account by:
00 – 20 May 2
21 – 75 May 9
76 – 99 May 16
Paper Check
If the last two digits of your Social Security number are: Your check should be in the mail by:
00 – 09 May 16
10 – 18 May 23
19 – 25 May 30
26 – 38 June 6
39 – 51 June 13
52 – 63 June 20
64 – 75 June 27
76 – 87 July 4
88 – 99 July 11
A small percentage of tax returns will require additional time to process and to compute a stimulus payment amount. For these returns, stimulus payments may not be issued in accordance with the schedule above, even if the tax return was processed by April 15.
All or part of an economic stimulus payment may be applied to back taxes or certain other debts of the taxpayer, such as delinquent child support and student loans. In such cases, the IRS will send a letter to the taxpayer explaining the offset.
To accommodate people whose tax returns are processed after April 15, the IRS will continue sending weekly payments. People who file tax returns after April 15 and receive a refund can expect to receive their economic stimulus payments in about two weeks after receiving their tax refunds, but not before the date they would have received their payment if the return had been processed by April 15. To ensure taxpayers receive their stimulus payment this year, they must file a tax return by Oct. 15.
Two bureaus of the Treasury Department are involved in making the payments. The IRS will calculate the amount of each economic stimulus payment based on the tax year 2007 income tax returns it receives. The IRS will then forward the information to the Financial Management Service (FMS), which is the bureau of the Treasury Department that makes federal payments such as Social Security benefits, federal income tax refunds and, now, economic stimulus payments.
The IRS reminds taxpayers that they can get their stimulus payments faster by using direct deposit when they file their tax return.
In addition, the IRS urges taxpayers to file electronically. For people who normally don’t need to file a tax return, the IRS and Free File Alliance have a special program set up to allow for free electronic filing.

[VanillaBean]

ok I cannot get the darn url to work...grrrr...sorry guys...

[mkrebecca]

so if we did direct deposit for our tax return, then they are going to do this return a direct deposit?

[VanillaBean]

Yes I believe so!!!!! Looks like mine will be coming to the bank by May 2nd! Just in time for the Wedding!!!!

[mkrebecca]

SWEET!! I will have to wait until the 16th, but thats OK, I can wait!!

[bvanpeltsw]

I have to wait until June....I wonder if I can call the IRS and give them my bank info to do direct deposit?

[utkd29]

It's worth a shot Brandy, but I bet they won't do it because of security reasons. But call just to see.

[bvanpeltsw]

It's worth a shot Brandy, but I bet they won't do it because of security reasons. But call just to see.

I really learned my lesson this year about doing my own taxes. I will never pay anyone again.:(

[gatito]

I really learned my lesson this year about doing my own taxes. I will never pay anyone again.:(

rotlfmao !! i was like wtf ?? everybody is calling her brandy ?? do we have a new one ?? who is this person with the happy face ??? hahaha ! i always recognize you for sponge bob !! lol

[utkd29]

I really learned my lesson this year about doing my own taxes. I will never pay anyone again.:(

Uh-oh did you have a bad experience?

[mkrebecca]

I really learned my lesson this year about doing my own taxes. I will never pay anyone again.:(

what happen?
I have to pay for mine to get done, I can't do it myself! It is to hard with my business.:confused:

[bvanpeltsw]

I have soo many itemized deductions and I just save all my receipts and take them to my accountant. This year she tried to charge me $305 to do my taxes. I was not happy! I guess she was hard up for money!:mad:

[bvanpeltsw]

rotlfmao !! i was like wtf ?? everybody is calling her brandy ?? do we have a new one ?? who is this person with the happy face ??? hahaha ! i always recognize you for sponge bob !! lol

LOL it is just me!;)

[messajarjar]

I have soo many itemized deductions and I just save all my receipts and take them to my accountant. This year she tried to charge me $305 to do my taxes. I was not happy! I guess she was hard up for money!:mad:
gotta love that TurboTAx.....it's alot cheaper and it walks you through every thing you need....are you a sole proprieter that just needs to file your schedule c with your 1040 or a corporation that needs schedule K, K-1s, etc?

[bvanpeltsw]

LOL all I know is it would be cheaper for me to do my own. AND I could always get them back electronically and get my refund faster.

[messajarjar]

LOL all I know is it would be cheaper for me to do my own. AND I could always get them back electronically and get my refund faster.

Sorry...that's the accountant in me talking!:D

Anyway, I think you can TurboTax for any situation nowadays....I'm not self employed, but I love it. I've been using it for 6 years now!:cool:

[bvanpeltsw]

Sorry...that's the accountant in me talking!:D

Anyway, I think you can TurboTax for any situation nowadays....I'm not self employed, but I love it. I've been using it for 6 years now!:cool:

I am going that route next year. I was NOT impressed with my accountant this year.

[bvanpeltsw]

It looks like I will receive $300....better than nothing I guess. I really thought I would qualify for the $600.

[momsangel]

It looks like I will receive $300....better than nothing I guess. I really thought I would qualify for the $600.

Brandy,its better than nothing for sure;)

[bvanpeltsw]

Brandy,its better than nothing for sure;)

Wonder how they determine how much you qualify for? I am curious....

[gatito]

Wonder how they determine how much you qualify for? I am curious....

Most Americans will soon receive rebate checks from the IRS worth anywhere between $300 to $1,200 or more, and many businesses have already launched marketing campaigns hoping to lure those potential customers.

Yet, many folks will not be eligible for a check at all and could end up in a bind if they've already hit the mall and put extra charges on their credit cards, counting on the rebate cash.

More from MarketWatch:

• Stay on Top of Your Taxes

• Stimulus Payment Mail Schedule

• Beware These Top Tax Scams

The global tax firm of Grant Thornton says if you belong to any of the following six categories of taxpayers, you should think twice before charging a purchase with plans to pay it off with that "free" government money. You may not be eligible for a rebate -- or at least not for a full or timely one -- if:

1. You owe the tax man money. The IRS has acknowledged that it will deduct from all rebate checks any federal tax debt. The agency will also withhold on behalf of all 50 states, and even Puerto Rico and American Samoa, any money owed in state or territory taxes. If you owe back taxes to the IRS or any state government, you could see your rebate reduced or gone altogether.

2. You make too much money. The rebate payments will begin to phase out for individuals with gross incomes above $75,000, and for married couples filing jointly with incomes over $150,000. If your adjusted gross income is above those levels, calculate your rebate carefully before going on a spending spree. Payments to high-income taxpayers will be reduced by 5% of all income above the phase-out thresholds.

3. You don't make enough money. If you have less than $3,000 in qualifying income, don't expect a rebate. Only those with $3,000 or more of income will be eligible. However, you will be able to count income typically exempt from taxation, like Social Security or veteran's benefits, to reach that minimum.

4. You don't file a tax return. If you don't file a tax return, you won't receive a rebate. Many people with low incomes are not required to file a return, but will need to in order to receive a rebate. If you have over $3,000 in qualifying income, file a return even if you don't have to.

Want More Money-Saving Tax Tips?
Visit our 2008 Tax Center

5. You're just unlucky. The IRS's recently released rebate payment schedule is based on the last two digits of return filer's Social Security number. However, the IRS warns that a small percentage of tax returns will require additional time to process. For these returns, stimulus payments will not be made according to schedule. Taxpayers who put purchases on their credit cards in anticipation of a quick rebate check may be forced to pay unexpected interest if their return processing is held up.

6. You don't have a valid Social Security Number. Some taxpayers without Social Security numbers file tax returns using an IRS-generated Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. These people will not be eligible for a rebate. If married and filing jointly, each spouse must have a valid SSN to receive the rebate.
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http://finance.yahoo.com/taxes/article/104737/Six-Reasons-You-Shouldn't-Count-on-Rebate-Check-Before-It's-Cut

[gatito]

Wow, thanks for the info!

UR WELCOME !! :)

[momsangel]

Brandy
go to the IRS website and do the calulator you'll need info from your tax return and it will figure what you should get back on it;)

[bvanpeltsw]

LMAO must be because I make too much money

/sarcasm:rolleyes:

[momsangel]

LMAO must be because I make too much money

/sarcasm:rolleyes:


:p well darn,woman share the wealth!!;)

[bvanpeltsw]

Hahaha I will buy a round when we all get together!;)

[momsangel]

Hahaha I will buy a round when we all get together!;)



that will work:)

[gatito]

Hahaha I will buy a round when we all get together!;)

excellent !!!! good thing this is conversation is saved !! lol

[bvanpeltsw]

excellent !!!! good thing this is conversation is saved !! lol

NO excellent for you ma'am! You said you were not coming!:(

[Brbie]

I guess it depends on what the price of gas is, by the time the checks arrive... I may have to use mine to fill the gas tanks on our car and truck.;)

[gatito]

NO excellent for you ma'am! You said you were not coming!:(

yeah....but i am a witness !! hahaha !!

[irishlass031]

I think it is both Fed & state - Why would they need the copy of last years taxes when you get them done if it was not earned income????

[momsangel]

yeah....but i am a witness !! hahaha !!

Yeah Wanda is my witness,Brandy;)

[caryn]

Wow, I just checked mine and it looks like we will get back $1200. I'll get to put that towards my daughters medical bills.:(

[momsangel]

Wow, I just checked mine and it looks like we will get back $1200. I'll get to put that towards my daughters medical bills.:(


thats a shame,but i know the feeling thats what we plan to do ust get rid of them and be done

[bunny]

we really need new windows when the wind blows it feels like we don't have windows.so there goes that check in one hand and out the other.

[momsangel]

we really need new windows when the wind blows it feels like we don't have windows.so there goes that check in one hand and out the other.



Like they say"Easy come,Easy Go" is whats happening to most of us that will be getting this "extra"money

[bvanpeltsw]

Easy come...easy go!

I will even forget that I have it!:eek:

[Motherofthree]

I dont get nothing back...............

[gatito]

I dont get nothing back...............

ME NEITHER !!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

[momsangel]

ME NEITHER !!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:


wanda you want me to share with ya

[gatito]

wanda you want me to share with ya

OF COURSE !! AFTER ALL....I HAVE GOTTEN SO MANY "SPEEDING TICKETS" IN MY LIFE.....IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN !! HAHAHA !

[momsangel]

OF COURSE !! AFTER ALL....I HAVE GOTTEN SO MANY "SPEEDING TICKETS" IN MY LIFE.....IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN !! HAHAHA !


;) ;) I know what ya mean, of course I'll share with you:)

[gatito]

;) ;) I know what ya mean, of course I'll share with you:)

HAHAHA !! THANKS !!!!

[momsangel]

HAHAHA !! THANKS !!!!


you are soooooooo welcome

[Motherofthree]

OF COURSE !! AFTER ALL....I HAVE GOTTEN SO MANY "SPEEDING TICKETS" IN MY LIFE.....IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN !! HAHAHA !

What do you mean Wanda?? How many "speeding tickets" have you gotten??LOL

[gatito]

you are soooooooo welcome

AWW !!!! I AM HAVING A HARD TIME KEEPING UP WITH ALL THE POSTS HAHAHA !

[gatito]

What do you mean Wanda?? How many "speeding tickets" have you gotten??LOL

UFF !! YOU DON;T WANNA KNOW !! REALLY !!

[Motherofthree]

UFF !! YOU DON;T WANNA KNOW !! REALLY !!

Why?? did you get one also??

[gatito]

Why?? did you get one also??

MANY !!!!!!!!!!!!!:o

[messajarjar]

I think it is both Fed & state - Why would they need the copy of last years taxes when you get them done if it was not earned income????


Because people who only receive goverment payments from social security and the veterans are also eligible to get $300. However, in most cases they don't need to file a return. So, since the rebates are being given based on the tax records for 2007, they need to file a return anyway even if they don't owe anything or get anything back. :)

[Borinquen]

My sons are both over 17 so I don't get one...:(

[momsangel]

I wonder if both my parents qualify:confused: cant wait for ours:)

[ibeapoet]

we're paying off medical bills and credit cards. IT will save us about 200 a month. And if everything keeps going on...my sat service is the next to go. 70 a month. My internet has to stay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[Nannette29]

I'll be using my money towards some long overdue medical bills! I'm sure hubby has some other plans, but too bad! :D

FYI~If a child didn't qualify for the "Child Tax Credit" ($1,000) because they turned "17" during 2007, you won't get the additional $300 for the child for this either! Boo Hiss! :( I LOST OUT ON $1,300 because my son just turned 17!!! He's a junior in high school! Geez!!! :eek: Never mind the $2,400 it just cost me for his CAR INSURANCE! OMG!

[momsangel]

I'll be using my money towards some long overdue medical bills! I'm sure hubby has some other plans, but too bad! :D

FYI~If a child didn't qualify for the "Child Tax Credit" ($1,000) because they turned "17" during 2007, you won't get the additional $300 for the child for this either! Boo Hiss! :( I LOST OUT ON $1,300 because my son just turned 17!!! He's a junior in high school! Geez!!! :eek: Never mind the $2,400 it just cost me for his CAR INSURANCE! OMG!


I was talking to my sister and she doesnt get her for her daughter either,she was not happy!

Mine will cover medical bills as well:rolleyes:

[bunny]

I just read that they are sending out the refunds earlyer that first said.

[bvanpeltsw]

http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/tax-rebates-to-start-arriving-monday/20080425090009990001?icid=100214839x1200764567x120 0027880

There yah go! Confirms we are getting them earlier.

[Estelle55]

I broke a tooth and due to the fact that it was a front tooth, the rebate check will be paying for part of my implant.

Oh well, I guess it was just meant I will never be rich but my dental surgeon will.

[KimberN]

I'll be using my money towards some long overdue medical bills! I'm sure hubby has some other plans, but too bad! :D

FYI~If a child didn't qualify for the "Child Tax Credit" ($1,000) because they turned "17" during 2007, you won't get the additional $300 for the child for this either! Boo Hiss! :( I LOST OUT ON $1,300 because my son just turned 17!!! He's a junior in high school! Geez!!! :eek: Never mind the $2,400 it just cost me for his CAR INSURANCE! OMG!

Ditto for us, right down to our son being a Junior in HS (turned 17 at the end of 2007). Ours will be covering medical bills as well... and what is left (if any)will go towards a vaction fund.

[messajarjar]

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/Advice/SeeWhenYouWillGetATaxRebateCheck.aspx

...and it says it's not income that taxes will have to be paid on next year! :D

[bvanpeltsw]

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/Advice/SeeWhenYouWillGetATaxRebateCheck.aspx

...and it says it's not income that taxes will have to be paid on next year! :D

Thank god! I heard it was a pre-bate and we would have to pay it back.

[messajarjar]

Thank god! I heard it was a pre-bate and we would have to pay it back.

My social sec. number's in that first set of rebates, but it didn't show up!:eek: Did anybody get theirs?

[VanillaBean]

Ours ends in 09 and we didn't get ours either :( ....so much for early....maybe the richest people got theirs first? LOL

[messajarjar]

Here's a thought. The direct deposits were originally set to go out over a three week period every Friday. They are now going out over a 4 day period. So maybe the people in the first group will get theirs tommorrow?:confused:

I called the bank and they said some people got theirs today, but they were actually sent over the weekend to the bank.

Let's hope I'm a bit richer in the morning!:rolleyes:

[bvanpeltsw]

I would not depend on that money at all. Hard to tell when things will get rolling and people will get their rebates.

[momsangel]

I would not depend on that money at all. Hard to tell when things will get rolling and people will get their rebates.


Sadly Brandy I agree with you, I am still annoyed to find out mine has to be mailed,so I will not believe it till it actually arrives in the mailbox:rolleyes:

[parakeet]

I haven't gotten mine (I'm 72) but my Grandmother got hers on Saturday! Hers is 02, so....

[momsangel]

direct deposit is up and moving

but for us getting paper checks who knows:rolleyes:

[VanillaBean]

We got our direct deposit this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bunny]

oh good!! now you can get gas.

[Nannette29]

Ditto for us, right down to our son being a Junior in HS (turned 17 at the end of 2007). Ours will be covering medical bills as well... and what is left (if any)will go towards a vaction fund.

Looks like mine will go towards the $1,000 deductible for the CAT scan I had to have yesterday! :( It's always something!!! :eek:

[Chelle]

If I've only learned one thing my whole life it's that "they" get you coming and going!!! I will get the bare minimum...because I didn't make enough!!! The ones that don't make enough BUT TRY should get more!!! I worked 3 jobs last year and have 4 kids....but didn't make enough!!!!!
:mad:

[Jess0587]

People have started getting there Rebate checks today, already!! This is going to drive me crazy, working at the bank!!!

[utkd29]

People have started getting there Rebate checks today, already!! This is going to drive me crazy, working at the bank!!!

The sad thing is that some people spend it as fast as they get it, then they wonder why they are in debt and cant save a dime! (just know that from working at a bank for so longgggggggg! You are never going to hear the end of people coming in asking if they had a deposit last night!)

[Jess0587]

The sad thing is that some people spend it as fast as they get it, then they wonder why they are in debt and cant save a dime! (just know that from working at a bank for so longgggggggg! You are never going to hear the end of people coming in asking if they had a deposit last night!)

That's exactly why I'm not looking forward to this... People are like flies on crap with this stuff! "Is it in yet... well how much was it? I thought it was supposed to be more, well why isn't it...?" I can just hear it all now!!

[Chelle]

I wish I was in a position to save mine....I am so far behind with my bills I have to pay my house and car payment with mine....and POOF it's gone//// 2 freakin checks and it is TOTALLY gone!!!

[utkd29]

That's exactly why I'm not looking forward to this... People are like flies on crap with this stuff! "Is it in yet... well how much was it? I thought it was supposed to be more, well why isn't it...?" I can just hear it all now!!

hahahah! Just tell them to call Mr. Bush if they have any questions!:D

[Chelle]

don't ya'll have an automated teller they can call

[Chelle]

My mom is haggling me and I have no clue about it at all....she was in the first group and didn't get hers last night and is calling me to find out why...UH....I DUNNO....

[utkd29]

My mom is haggling me and I have no clue about it at all....she was in the first group and didn't get hers last night and is calling me to find out why...UH....I DUNNO....

Does the government ever do anything right? NOPE, so hopefully she will get it soon. I was looking forward to putting mine in savings but now I have to give it to the vet:mad: , hopefully not all of it though or I will fall over dead!

[Jess0587]

don't ya'll have an automated teller they can call

We have some automated numbers they can call to check there account balance and stuff....

[Chelle]

My parents stole my son's dog so I talked them into letting me breed her so he could have a dog...they did...puppies were born...I was suppose to get 2 and they were gonna give one to a friend....INSTEAD...they kept one, I got 1 and the friend got one....Mine is fine...the friends is fine and they paid $400 to have theirs die from parvo......KARMA BABY

[Chelle]

tell them to call that #.....and if they aren't happy....call the gov't!!!;)

[utkd29]

My parents stole my son's dog so I talked them into letting me breed her so he could have a dog...they did...puppies were born...I was suppose to get 2 and they were gonna give one to a friend....INSTEAD...they kept one, I got 1 and the friend got one....Mine is fine...the friends is fine and they paid $400 to have theirs die from parvo......KARMA BABY

My little yorkie about blead to death before we could get him to the vet yesterday. It's so sad. He is like my baby. Isn't it weird how attached you can get to an animal?:(

[Chelle]

OH YES....bled to death??? what happened??? I was 16 when my FIRST DOG passed away...we had been through EVERYTHING together...I was 4 when I got her and I didn't understand the play bite thing so when she tried to play with me in the back yard and bit me I threw her and broke her leg....a little later I accidentally slammed her tail in the door coming inside from the rain...the day I had to have her put to sleep ( She had cancer and was suffering REAL BAD) I sat with her when they injected her and cried my eyes out...I sat holding her dead for like 10 mins...they finally made me give her back....Still crying in the car my dad yells at me...."If you don't shut up I'll give you something to cry about."

[utkd29]

OH YES....bled to death??? what happened??? I was 16 when my FIRST DOG passed away...we had been through EVERYTHING together...I was 4 when I got her and I didn't understand the play bite thing so when she tried to play with me in the back yard and bit me I threw her and broke her leg....a little later I accidentally slammed her tail in the door coming inside from the rain...the day I had to have her put to sleep ( She had cancer and was suffering REAL BAD) I sat with her when they injected her and cried my eyes out...I sat holding her dead for like 10 mins...they finally made me give her back....Still crying in the car my dad yells at me...."If you don't shut up I'll give you something to cry about."

Ok now I am crying again. I have been a basket case all night long. Sunday when we came home there were about 5 really small piles of poop with blood in them. It was strange becasue he doesnt poop in the house. But at that point I didnt think it was that bad becasue he was still pretty normal acting. We watched him for the rest of the night and no more blood. Even the next morning no blood in the poop. When my hubby got home yesterday there were about 15 piles of pure blood. Huge piles and it looked like they were blood clots. He rushed him to the animal hospital, he had lost so much blood they put him on an IV and put more blood in his body. They though it may have been a gastro dieseae but that came back negative. So now it is a waiting game. When we took him in they told us he had a 50/50 chance becasue the amount of blood loss. This morning when I called to check on him there has been no more vomiting or pooping blood since last night. They vet is still waiting on a lab test for one other thing. They did x-rays and found nothing. I just want him to get better and come home. They have pain meds in his IV so they said he is just relaxing and sleeping.

[Jess0587]

Ok now I am crying again. I have been a basket case all night long. Sunday when we came home there were about 5 really small piles of poop with blood in them. It was strange becasue he doesnt poop in the house. But at that point I didnt think it was that bad becasue he was still pretty normal acting. We watched him for the rest of the night and no more blood. Even the next morning no blood in the poop. When my hubby got home yesterday there were about 15 piles of pure blood. Huge piles and it looked like they were blood clots. He rushed him to the animal hospital, he had lost so much blood they put him on an IV and put more blood in his body. They though it may have been a gastro dieseae but that came back negative. So now it is a waiting game. When we took him in they told us he had a 50/50 chance becasue the amount of blood loss. This morning when I called to check on him there has been no more vomiting or pooping blood since last night. They vet is still waiting on a lab test for one other thing. They did x-rays and found nothing. I just want him to get better and come home. They have pain meds in his IV so they said he is just relaxing and sleeping.

:( :( Poor Lil' Bear, I wonder how this happened to him. You and Josh have already prolonged his life, by getting him to the Animal Hospital that quick! He's going to be just fine, I know it!!

[Chelle]

AWE...how awful...We should all pray for him right now....power of a prayer group!!!! I will start now!!!

[utkd29]

AWE...how awful...We should all pray for him right now....power of a prayer group!!!! I will start now!!!

I feel like when it rains it pours with me!

[Cpogie]

I'm going to ask you girls to take your conversation to this thread, thanks!

http://forums.startsampling.com/showthread.php?t=17033

[Jess0587]

I feel like when it rains it pours with me!

You and me both! It's calm for me right now, so I'm just waiting for the storm to roll in! But, I have to be positive and not think about it, cause if I'm thinking about things happen, then things WILL happen!

[utkd29]

I'm going to ask you girls to take your conversation to this thread, thanks!

http://forums.startsampling.com/showthread.php?t=17033

I'm sorry, we didn't mean to get off track in the thread, it just sorta happened that way. I think it happens with everyone.

[Chelle]

me too....sorry....I did the caculator thingy and it said 1,500 I thought the cap was 1,200

[Jess0587]

oops! got off track! anyone else with rebate check comments, questions or concerns at the moment??? :o

[jjagsmama]

Anyone get theirs yet? I heard they were going to start depositing them yesterday.

[Jess0587]

They have started!! I haven't personally got mine, but I work at a bank, and know some people have!

[utkd29]

They have started!! I haven't personally got mine, but I work at a bank, and know some people have!

I checked my account, nothing for me yet either.

[Jess0587]

I checked my account, nothing for me yet either.

I'm in the second set of numbers, so I won't get min ill the latest, May 9th.

[gatito]

I Hope To Get Something And If I Do I Will Get It For May 5th !!

[Jess0587]

I Hope To Get Something And If I Do I Will Get It For May 5th !!

for Cinco De Mayo???!!!

[messajarjar]

me too....sorry....I did the caculator thingy and it said 1,500 I thought the cap was 1,200

the cap is up to $600 per individual, $1200 per married filing joint couples. If you qualify and your tax liabilty for 2007 was as much as or more than the cap, then you get the max. Then, if you have qualifying children (i. e. they are under 17 as of the end of 2007 and qualify for the child tax credit otherwise), then you also get $300 per child. :D

[bvanpeltsw]

Why in the world would I only receive $300???? Shouldn't I receive $600???

[VanillaBean]

We only got the $300 as well and I thought for sure we would get the $600...but I am happy with whatever we had gotten because it will help with the honeymoon!!

[messajarjar]

Why in the world would I only receive $300???? Shouldn't I receive $600???

Well, for example. I normally would have received the $600 just for me as well. However, I was laid off for several months last year and my income was wiped out just with my standard deduction and exemptions for myself and my son. I never even got to use the child tax credit because I didn't need it, and then I couldn't use the additional child tax credit because I didn't make enough to qualify for it. So I had no tax liability but made more than $3000. That gets me $300 for me and $300 for my son....but I still don't have it even though I electronically filed and got my refund direct deposit in January 08. Plus my last two digits of my social fall into the first category for payments. Go figure!:eek:

[messajarjar]

Okay ladies...here's the skinny of the direct deposits this week. Although the IRS did start sending the deposits out on April 28th, they are only guaranteeing that all rebates by direct deposit will be in your account by May 2nd. It is still roughly following the original payment schedule set up by the last two digits of your social, but it may not be necessarily so in every case-such as myself. How do I know this? I called the IRS, and got a very nice woman. She has her social in the first group like mine but didn't get hers yet either-and she works for them!!!!! Anyway, the media is not telling the whole story and it's getting everyone into a tizzy!!!:confused:

[Chelle]

SO...are you saying that all the direct deposits are already made and those of us who do not get one by May 2nd get a hard check???

[utkd29]

SO...are you saying that all the direct deposits are already made and those of us who do not get one by May 2nd get a hard check???

No that's not true. I was just reading up on the IRS website. It all depends on the last 2 digits of your social.
If you sign up for direct deposit on your tax return, find the last two digits of your Social Security number to determine when the tax rebate will be deposited into your account:
00 - 20, no later than May 2
21 - 75, no later than May 9
76 - 99, no later than May 16

[Chelle]

My moms/dads is 15 and they still did not get theirs... Mine is 74 Henry's is 70...I am hoping for May 9th but with mom not getting hers and it being the 1st I am doubtful...

[Chelle]

And today is the IRS's Sunday....like God, they are resting...LOL they decided that they were not sending out anything today!!!

[utkd29]

And today is the IRS's Sunday....like God, they are resting...LOL they decided that they were not sending out anything today!!!

did your mom do direct deposit? It could show up tonight

[Chelle]

Yes, she did, and so did we!!!

[utkd29]

Yes, she did, and so did we!!!

Well it did say tomorrow was the latest so hopefully it goes in tonight for her! But ya know the government is all messed up. Do they ever get it right?:eek:

[Chelle]

The pure thought of the IRS doing ANYTHING right has me ROTFLMAO

[VanillaBean]

I am telling ya girls...I, too, was skeptical...but we got ours.......and our number was 09!! Just keep the faith!!!!!

[messajarjar]

No that's not true. I was just reading up on the IRS website. It all depends on the last 2 digits of your social.
If you sign up for direct deposit on your tax return, find the last two digits of your Social Security number to determine when the tax rebate will be deposited into your account:
00 - 20, no later than May 2
21 - 75, no later than May 9
76 - 99, no later than May 16


yes...that was the original schedule...but now it says that all direct deposits will be in by May 2nd!

scroll down to the table...it shows all direct deposits in by May 2nd. This was backed up by both people I spoke with at the IRS on different days.:)

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/Advice/SeeWhenYouWillGetATaxRebateCheck.aspx

[Borinquen]

Make extra payment on my bills

[messajarjar]

yeah....the day has FINALLY arrived!!!! :)

[bvanpeltsw]

It is a waiting game for me! I get a paper check in June.:eek:

[utkd29]

yes...that was the original schedule...but now it says that all direct deposits will be in by May 2nd!

scroll down to the table...it shows all direct deposits in by May 2nd. This was backed up by both people I spoke with at the IRS on different days.:)

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/Advice/SeeWhenYouWillGetATaxRebateCheck.aspx

It also says this
The "vast majority of people" will receive stimulus payments according to the posted schedule, Burke said, "but it's a big system, a lot of returns go through our pipeline," so some returns may not go exactly according to schedule.

I know I am getting a rebate and I havent gotten it yet, so I think the May 2nd thing isn't exactly going to happen.

[shopsforsix]

[00 - 20, no later than May 2
21 - 75, no later than May 9
76 - 99, no later than May 16
This is still the correct schedule for the deposits. I have several family members that work for IRS and though payments have started early, direct deposit will still follow the above schedule. We have 94 as last number and we won't have ours until the 16th. Be patient as you will get them. My son got his this week!!!

[shopsforsix]

And today is the IRS's Sunday....like God, they are resting...LOL they decided that they were not sending out anything today!!!

They did not make any deposits on Thursday because of the "mass" deposits to be made today!! It takes a lot to process millions of refunds in this manner! :D

[utkd29]

[00 - 20, no later than May 2
21 - 75, no later than May 9
76 - 99, no later than May 16
This is still the correct schedule for the deposits. I have several family members that work for IRS and though payments have started early, direct deposit will still follow the above schedule. We have 94 as last number and we won't have ours until the 16th. Be patient as you will get them. My son got his this week!!!

Thanks for the info, that is exactly what I thought! There are several people in my family that haven't recieved theirs yet either.

[momsangel]

im still waiting on the mail lady, LOL;)

[shopsforsix]

im still waiting on the mail lady, LOL;)

sorry to hear that!!! :(

[jones10021]

If I actually get one, I'll save it. This isn't free money after all. This money is taken out of your taxes in 2009, so you'll be paying more in taxes next your. Thanks, but no thanks! :)

[VanillaBean]

I don't think it is taken our of anything for next year...correct me if I am wrong...but earlier posts in this thread verified that fact.

[utkd29]

I don't think it is taken our of anything for next year...correct me if I am wrong...but earlier posts in this thread verified that fact.

You are RIGHT! It has nothing to do with our taxes next year!

[VanillaBean]

And even though it is supposed to stimulate the economy...the way the gas prices are sky-rocketing...we will have to use it to help with gas which means it goes right back into the oil companies pockets!!! So much for helping our own economy!!!!

[mkrebecca]

Nothing for me today!! We should have gotten direct deposit, I wonder is there still a chance for it to be mailed????

[momsangel]

Nothing for me today!! We should have gotten direct deposit, I wonder is there still a chance for it to be mailed????


if you used a credit card or debit card to pay the fees you'll get it direct deposit

if you had the fees deducted from the return third party it will be a paper check like mine:( :rolleyes:

can't seem to win for losing these days

[mkrebecca]

I paid with a check.

[VanillaBean]

I did TurboTax online and paid for the fees with a bank card/CC and had the tax refund direct deposited....And i got the rebate check direct deposited as well already!!

[Sandine]

Mine was deposited yesterday morning.

[momsangel]

There Is A Link Now On The Irs Website To Check The Status Of Your Rebate Check;) :)

[bvanpeltsw]

There Is A Link Now On The Irs Website To Check The Status Of Your Rebate Check;) :)

Thanks for the link Mary.

It doesn't help me since I am getting a paper check.:(

[shopsforsix]

There Is A Link Now On The Irs Website To Check The Status Of Your Rebate Check;) :)

I checked it out. Just to let everyone know, you have to wait two weeks from the date it was anticipated to check the status. :(

[messajarjar]

I checked with the IRS again today and they said that all direct deposits are to be done no later than the original deposit schedule...May 2nd, 9th, and 16th. However, alot of people will get them earlier. I got mine today, which was the date on the original schedule.

[momsangel]

Thanks for the link Mary.

It doesn't help me since I am getting a paper check.:(


I know how ya feel,Brandy mine is a paper check as well and not till july 4th,oh well thats ok to.I can wait:) I have plenty of time,LOL

[Chelle]

Mom paid with a credit card on-line and hers was in the first #'s....she still has not received hers. :( I was gonna borrow hers til mine came in too... Guess the house payment will still be waiting when I get mine!!!

[shopsforsix]

Mom paid with a credit card on-line and hers was in the first #'s....she still has not received hers. :( I was gonna borrow hers til mine came in too... Guess the house payment will still be waiting when I get mine!!!

did you try the section on irs.gov "where's my stimulus rebate"? she may be able to see on there what's up.

[Chelle]

It says the info isn't valid

[shopsforsix]

It says the info isn't valid

not sure what info is invalid but here's the website. this is the "stimulus payment calculator"
http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/
you'll have to enter the information from the tax return to determine the amount, if any, that you will receive.

[momsangel]

:mad: i'm still annoyed with the whole process on the checks:mad:

[Chelle]

I am starting to feel so much better....I checked mine even though it said you had to wait...I get mine on the 9th....1,500 and Henry gets his on the 9th too....$600....we were expecting 900 and 300 we are getting almost double!!!!

My mom on the other hand was suppose to get hers on the 2nd and never got it...looked it up and it said that the information was incorrect....but they took the money she owed them from her account and the taxes went through just fine! She's pretty worried about it!

I just hope I can stay caught up now...I'm not as depressed now!!!

[utkd29]

I am starting to feel so much better....I checked mine even though it said you had to wait...I get mine on the 9th....1,500 and Henry gets his on the 9th too....$600....we were expecting 900 and 300 we are getting almost double!!!!

My mom on the other hand was suppose to get hers on the 2nd and never got it...looked it up and it said that the information was incorrect....but they took the money she owed them from her account and the taxes went through just fine! She's pretty worried about it!

I just hope I can stay caught up now...I'm not as depressed now!!!

YAY I am glad for you:)

[mkrebecca]

I am still waiting!!!!!!!!

[Mrs. Danger]

My mom on the other hand was suppose to get hers on the 2nd and never got it...looked it up and it said that the information was incorrect....but they took the money she owed them from her account and the taxes went through just fine! She's pretty worried about it!

Same here. We were supposed to have it on the 2nd too. My friend got hers and we still haven't gotten ours. What's up with that?

[momsangel]

Same here. We were supposed to have it on the 2nd too. My friend got hers and we still haven't gotten ours. What's up with that?


have you checked on the site in regards to yours? it should give you a date to call in regards to it if it wasnt recieved by a certain time frame,its weird how some people are getting theirs and others are not........:confused:

[rebate queen]

Still waiting on mine too-and I don't think I'm going to get it if I don't do my taxes:eek:

[utkd29]

Got my rebate today! WOO HOO:)

[Jess0587]

Got mine yesterday and it was more than I was expecting!!! :D Just in time for my birthday!! ;)

[mkrebecca]

are they depositing them? I thought they only did direct deposits on Friday.

[Jess0587]

I have no clue! I guess it's everyday!

[mkrebecca]

well, I guess I better be checking everyday!! I was just goning to wait until Friday to look! I wish they were sending a statement the week it was going out or something!! this guessing is killing me!!

[Jess0587]

haha!! yep, don't let the anticipation get ya! it will be in your account soon enough! ;)

[utkd29]

are they depositing them? I thought they only did direct deposits on Friday.

Back in the "old" days they did only come in on Fridays. But now I think they are Tuesdays and Thursdays. With the exception of these rebate checks. I am just glad we got the full amount, I was worried about that!:D

[mkrebecca]

I am just glad we are getting it, but not knowing for sure how much to expect!! I hate that! I have to know what is going on!! OCD!! I can't help it!

[Jess0587]

I know what you mean!! Mine was a nice surprise, even though it drove me crazy not knowing how much I was getting. :rolleyes:

[utkd29]

I am just glad we are getting it, but not knowing for sure how much to expect!! I hate that! I have to know what is going on!! OCD!! I can't help it!

Same here. My mil did our taxes so I was unable to do that caculator thingy to tell how much we were getting back. I HAVE TO KNOW!!!! It drives me nuts! Check your bank maybe it's already there!;)

[mkrebecca]

Not there today:( :confused:

[gatito]

I BETTER GET SOMETHING !! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[utkd29]

I BETTER GET SOMETHING !! :mad: :mad:

I got something for ya:eek:

[gatito]

I got something for ya:eek:

LIKE WHAT ?? :confused:

[utkd29]

LIKE WHAT ?? :confused:

HAHAH something out of a book perhaps:D

[gatito]

HAHAH something out of a book perhaps:D

I DON'T GET IT BUT LET'S GO TO THE MOJITO THREAD SO YOU CAN EXPLAIN ME BETTER.....:D

[shopsforsix]

Back in the "old" days they did only come in on Fridays. But now I think they are Tuesdays and Thursdays. With the exception of these rebate checks. I am just glad we got the full amount, I was worried about that!:D

I believe that the checks are going out most days, except Thursday. They prepare for the largest deposit on Fridays. Since this is not your "normal" refund and most people are getting them, they are sending them more frequently to alleviate a lot of issues with banks. :D

[messajarjar]

I believe that the checks are going out most days, except Thursday. They prepare for the largest deposit on Fridays. Since this is not your "normal" refund and most people are getting them, they are sending them more frequently to alleviate a lot of issues with banks. :D


that best explaination I've heard so far! kudos!:)

[messajarjar]

Mine already came and went. I paid off my computer before the no interest period expired. So it's like I got to use the computer for 5 months before I paid for it! Woo-hoo! :eek:

[shopsforsix]

that best explaination I've heard so far! kudos!:)

Thanks! glad I got something out of working there for 11 years!!! :D

[bugspost]

Got mine yesterday.........paid my Shell bill (almost $200) :eek:
Paid some other bills....including car insurance $250.
then I went out today and stimulated the economy by shopping at World Market ($100) Famous Dave's Barbq ($50)
will be giving $400 to Son & DIL for their 4 year anniversary ( I always give them $100 for every year they are married..........) Wait till their 20th ;)

Hubby's b-day today so taking him to casino tomorrow night........there goes another $200.

so my $1200 is spent...........wow,,,,,,just over 24 hours since I got it.:cool:

[GeorgiaMom]

I just checked my account and it's in there now! We're using some of it to pay our state taxes...we always owe the state since neither one of us pays state taxes...kinda sucks but we always get enough from federal to cover it so I guess I can't really complain. We don't know what we'll be doing with the rest of it though.

[mom2fussbudgets]

We got ours today! Just a little bit more money to get us through to hubby's college graduation! It's in December, by the way. It's been a long, broke four years!

[mkrebecca]

I just looked and ours was there!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy now!!! I am not sure what we are going to do....we need to do somethings to the house and I have a trip to Lansing next week and then I am going to FL in June, so I am sure I will need some of it for that!!

[VanillaBean]

YAY!!!!!....I am so glad people are getting theres now!!!!!

Can't wait to meet you!!!!

[mkrebecca]

I was starting to go crazy waiting!!!!!!!

Looking forward as well to meet you and help make your wedding day special!!

[bvanpeltsw]

I was starting to go crazy waiting!!!!!!!

Looking forward as well to meet you and help make your wedding day special!!

So you are going to visit Michelle, Becky? That is neat!;)

[VanillaBean]

Yes and come make me beautiful for the wedding!!!!!! She is such a terrific woman!! God Bless Her Dear Heart!! I can not wait to meet her!!!!

[gatito]

:mad: :mad: i hate the D A M N irs !! :mad: :mad:

[mom2fussbudgets]

Yes and come make me beautiful for the wedding!!!!!! She is such a terrific woman!! God Bless Her Dear Heart!! I can not wait to meet her!!!!

That's wonderful! Let us know how it goes. :)

[mkrebecca]

I went out today and did some shopping for myself!! I got new shoes, pants and shirt and two dresses just for me and not from the 2nd hand store this time and treated myself to lunch!! Thanks IRS!!

[mkrebecca]

So you are going to visit Michelle, Becky? That is neat!;)

Yep....I am goning to help her get ready for the big day!! She is only 4 hours away, so I thought it would be cool to help her out and get to meet one of my SS girlfriends!!

[shopsforsix]

:mad: :mad: i hate the D A M N irs !! :mad: :mad:

anything I can do to help?