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Don’t let Uncle Sam pocket your stimulus check

Posted August 19th, 2008 by Laura Impastato

Recent news reports indicate that some retirees, disabled veterans and others, who do not normally file a tax return, may miss out on receiving their economic stimulus check if they do not file a tax return by October 15^th.

Persons who normally ARE NOT required to file a return -- because their income is too low or nontaxable -- MUST file a tax return this year to obtain their stimulus payment approved by Congress. The legislation provides a minimum payment of $300 for individuals ($600 for married couples). It also provides a payment of $300 for each qualifying child younger than 17. The married couple or individual must have qualifying income of at least $3000 to be eligible for the payment.

Various types of Social Security and veterans benefits may qualify you -- but not all.

The IRS has Taxpayer Assistance Centers to help with filing for individuals whose income is $40,000 or less. More information about how to file and eligibility is available by going to this link http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=177937,00.html at IRS.gov or call 1-800-906-9887 for a taxpayer assistance site near you.

If you have friends or relatives who might qualify, remind them that this payment may be available to them by filing a return by the October 15^th deadline. This will put the money in their pockets instead of Uncle Sam’s.

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good luck

On February 4th, 2009 bfire52 (not verified) says:

good article, well done

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good luck

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