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Posted: 6:43 AM Apr 18, 2008
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The federal government will start sending out the checks for the President's stimulus plan next month.

Many businesses have been coming up with ways to lure you into spending your money at their store.

Three companies will give an additional ten percent if you use your stimulus check to by a gift card. One of those is Kroger.

So when can you expect your money?

If your refund is being directly deposited into the bank, it will appear in your account sometime between May 2nd and 16th.

If your Social Security number ends between 00 and 09, the check is scheduled to be mailed by May 16th. Checks will continue to be mailed each week until the final allotment goes out by July 11th.
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Posted by: Just me N WW on May 13, 2008 at 11:16 AM
I would just like to know who this smart person is giving out all this valuable info, cause I agree you have been right!! Listen to ANON people!!Are you in the "tax" profession?
Posted by: anon on May 12, 2008 at 10:50 PM
What would my real name help Just me N WW? If the people on here whining about not knowing about how things work would have read my comments from the beginning, they wouldnt be so ignorant about when they should be receiving their money. Also, JPG, go back and read my comments. I have explained in great detail how it is working. Heather, there must be some reason that you havent gotten your check yet. When you figure that out, it will make perfect sense to you.
Posted by: JERRY on May 12, 2008 at 08:50 PM
I think these checks are joke,at least the gov. is we had ou're tax's direct deposit but never got ou're stmilus they said they are going to mail it,they are nothing but a joke
Posted by: Nikki on May 12, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Hey Charles yeah it is tax free money next year you do not have to claim it as income if you read the papers they send you...
Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Not even going to lower myself to respond to some of these comments. I don't think the government even knows what it's doing.
Posted by: Just me N WW on May 12, 2008 at 06:34 PM
to ANON: I would love for you to give your real name you have left so many comments, and seem to know all the answers,I am not getting a rebate but this board has me reading!
Posted by: Heather on May 12, 2008 at 01:41 PM
I should've gotten mine of Fri(my last 2 ss# being 75). I did mine through direct deposit, which I paid for out of pocket, btw. If they say I should be getting it on a certain day, then I expect it on that exact day. But why rely on the government anyway, right?
Posted by: jpg on May 12, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Did not recieve my direct deposite. Went on line and check Soc. # and called IRS. Both said tech. difficulties and showed no record of my filing or stimulus. I could use the $$ but will not kill me. It would just be nice to see something posted on the issues going on so I can plan. A friend told me that if you filed with H&R that it would be a hard check even with a deposited return. Something with how H&R reports the yearly files. Sitting in limbo
Posted by: Dave on May 12, 2008 at 10:13 AM
I got mine saturday so its like over a week early
Posted by: ty on May 12, 2008 at 08:42 AM
well for everyone upset that their checks haven't been deposited yet, is there a possibility that when you filed your taxes that you filed a Rapid Refund, RAL, or their were f8iling fees removed from your check?? That is what happened to me.I was suppose to have my check deposited and it wasn't so I called the IRS and they informed me that because I had filing fees deducted from my 07 tax return, that my check would be mailed to me. Which is really ridiculous because that wasn't made clear. But it is posted now on www.irs.gov, so you can check that out. Also, there is a link called Where is my Stimulus Check where you can enter all your info and you will be given info on your check and when you can expect it!! Good luck!!
Posted by: PATRICIA on May 12, 2008 at 08:38 AM
We were told that our direct deposit rebates were to be in may,mine was supposed to be by may 9th,now they are saying if you paid to have then done that checks will be mailed well it sucks,they should have stated that instead of uping peoples morales,now I spent the money hoping I would have received it by now,concidering my ss# was in the top 50
Posted by: anon on May 12, 2008 at 07:32 AM
you people cant spell and yet you know so much about the irs tax law!!!!!
Posted by: wonderin on May 12, 2008 at 07:15 AM
what isthis all about?i just heard about it.ive been away takin care of a sick family member..everyone seems so upset about it..but i think people need to wake up and take a look at our country,its in very bad shape!!!!the gas and food prices are awful. maybe this money will help but its not gonna bring those prices down! mr anon i read some of your comments on here,and you said you could tell people how much to expect,did you work in the tax services? you seem to know alot about it.and i thank you for helping out.. well we made 31,910 last year how much will we get back? thanks for your help..
Posted by: ticked off on May 12, 2008 at 02:44 AM
i stillhavent recieved mine either it wass uppose been in my account by the 9th but havent seen it yet im wondering if im going to get it if not then busch isnt nothing but a liar ah we done figured that out
Posted by: Andrea on May 12, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Got ours on the 9th...the ORIGINAL day we were to get it.
Posted by: another hick on May 11, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Cant wait for my monies. Gonna buy 5 golden rings 4 calling birds three french hens 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree yipeee! Free goverment money yoo hoo. Cant come off no food stamps thats fo sho!!!
Posted by: anon on May 11, 2008 at 11:33 PM
It wont be taxable next year. Also, there must be a reason they didnt get money for the kids. Are they 17 or older? Did someone else claim the kids?
Posted by: anonymous on May 11, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Judy-Does your daughter and son-in-law work? If not then they are not entitled to 600 a piece. Therefore, the kids would have just gotten 300 a piece, making that a total of 600. As for you are you retired? If so, that is why you only got 300. Just curious. Just a little information for you and according to the stub it does not have to be claimed on the 2008 taxes. Just thought you would like to know.
Posted by: Charles on May 11, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Its not free money and it's not tax free money. don't forget you have to claim this money as part of your income for 2008 and it will be taxed.
Posted by: Judy on May 11, 2008 at 07:06 PM
I never got a letter, but mine was in the bank on Thursday. Also we are not getting what we were told. My daughter got her's back and she only got $600 for her, her husband, and 2 kids. I got $300 for myself.
Posted by: Melinda on May 11, 2008 at 11:12 AM
I agree it has been a lie a big hoax and I will be contacting the appropriate party, they lied about how much and then they say when you get it will come with an explaination letter and then my deposit was suppose to be in the bank on may 9th and still haven't seen it. I wonder if bush knows what he voted for all states to do someone has figured out how to take it from us?
Posted by: Nikki on May 11, 2008 at 11:10 AM
anon I dont think anybody owes me anything i have worked for what i have and will continue to do so. If you think about it no its not free money it is what all of us working people have paid to the government for taxes over the years.. I think it is great they finally have decided to help us out for a change.. what i think sucks is that the people like you want to get on here and judge everyone because they say that they need this money.. BY THE WAY I HAVE WORKED AND TAKEN CARE OF MY CHILDREN ALONE FOR 15 YEARS AND HAVE DONE A HECK OF A JOB WITHOUT THIS PAYMENT SO IF SOMETHING HAPPENS AND WE DONT GET IT THEN WE WILL KEEP ON GOING AND KEEP OUR HEADS UP Life is what you make of it..So my advise to you is stop calling people names you dont know what life has thrown at them
Posted by: over it on May 11, 2008 at 10:09 AM
it takes more than 600 bucks in may to help out til "the bushwhacker" is out of office. looking forward to january
Posted by: 4_the_whiners on May 11, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Poor people on a fied income. we are all on a fixed income. we don't have the choice to make as much as we want. the tax rebate is for people with up to $150,000 yearly income, although that may be comfortable they are by no means rich. have you seen what higher incomed workers pay in taxes? the rebates should be distributed proportionately throughout the tax base. and to those who get an earned income credit but don't contribute a dime. shut up! you are stealing my money. the money will get there when it gets there. suck it up and learn to manage your money instead of relying on a gift to get you by. you dont need cable, you dont need multiple phones or a new car. for your own sake learn to be responsible
Posted by: JK on May 11, 2008 at 02:14 AM
Efiled and direct deposited my income tax check, stimulus check was supposed to be in Fri. and has not shown up yet. Tell the Republicans Its my money and I need it NOW!
Posted by: Sonja on May 10, 2008 at 10:52 PM
I just wanted to say that what the news and people are posting on what people are gonna get back is wrong. Everyone that is getting them are NOT getting 1200 a couple and 300 per child, its coming out to be 300 per person you claimed.
Posted by: fed up on May 10, 2008 at 09:33 PM
i think people should just relax the checks are comming.it just takes time..i know how the gas prices are and its crazy..just the same as food prices,if you really stop and look at how things are going,the average working class people just dont stand a chance.. but the people who have high paying jobs do..its a shame our world has to be this way but thats how it is.. so just hang in there,things will get better..i for one found a good solution for the gas prices, i walk to work everyday!!!!!
Posted by: anon on May 10, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Nikki, it sounds to me like you think someone owes you something. I'm just saying to some of the cry babies on here that its free money and it will be nice when they get it. Im also offering to help anyone who would like more information about the process. And no I probably dont make more than everyone else. I am currently layed off myself and looking for a job. Im saying the money will be nice when we get it but we cant depend on this to survive.
Posted by: Someone on May 10, 2008 at 07:55 PM
We haven't got our check either
Posted by: Travis on May 10, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Is it really that hard to go to this link and use the tool? http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=181665,00.html For people like myself receiving paper checks, it even has the amount and date it's sched to be mailed on. Hope this helps
Posted by: So much for an update on May 10, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Like others here, I didn't get my check either. I'm not in desperate need of it, but an honest update about WHERE THE HECK IT IS would be nice from the IRS. There is not a lick of mention anywhere.
Posted by: james on May 10, 2008 at 03:01 PM
wat about the pepole that are on a fixed income are they going to get a check or are they going to be left out in the cold too like the pepole that are out on the streets or is our goverment going too just give it too the rich pepole and say the heck with the pepole that really need it our goverment is so worried about other countries and forget about our own pepole that need help. its not fare too the american pepole. its ok that our goverment spends billons of dollares and they cannt suport our own pepole the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. then when you say some thing they think that you are against the goverment .all of these companies that take their jobs too other countrys should not be aloud too stay in this country they should have too give up their citzen ship too the usa
Posted by: Disappointed but grateful! on May 10, 2008 at 01:13 PM
We are grateful for the money we received but we do not think it is fair that we did not receive anyting for our 17 year old? Does the Govt. think that these kids are cheaper to raise? Also, we claimed our 18 year old who is in college, because she still lives at home. She did not get anything although she made over $3000. We were hoping either we would get $$ for her (we told her if we received anything for her we would give it to her)or she would get it for herself. She doesn't get money either way. Hmmmmmmmm... We are grateful for our $1200.
Posted by: sherry on May 10, 2008 at 12:48 PM
people that gets a check going to their banks give it a few days then check & if nothing happens try to call some one & find out what's going on & when u call the right no. put it on comments for others to use if they need it. but at least wait 2 or 3 days just to be sure & don't jump the gun.
Posted by: SHANNON on May 10, 2008 at 10:13 AM
PEOPLE!, this is what you do. CALL the irs - 1-800-829-1040. OR -------- https://sa1.www4.irs.gov/irfof/IRServlet?app=IRACTC. Put that in your address box, that should take you there directly. It should tell you everything you need to know. Everyone in my dept. at my work (CCH-WOLTERSKLUWER)(WICHITA, KS)used our software (complete tax) did direct deposit, and they all received their money anywhere from MAY 7TH to MAY 9TH. Except for me, i did do dir. dep. on my taxes but applied for a RAL (got denied) but still my stim. will be MAILED on June 6th. I have made other comments, read if you will for more info. Gas (ks) went up to 3.55. If you are having a financially hard time, get rid of something, or lower something on it, bare minumum (phone, cable, etc.) i did. hang in there!
Posted by: Nikki on May 10, 2008 at 09:31 AM
I think that anon needs to keep his/her comments to themselve.. You do not know what everyones situation is.. Maybe some people are depending on this money to not starve or pay bills.. No maybe they didnt know they were getting it three months ago but maybe something changed in there lives and now it is what they are depending on to survive.. I know I work everyday have three children and a house payment of over four hundred dollars and I don't get child support for my kids it will be nice when it gets here and yes it will help with food and this crazy gas price.. yes I would make it with out it but it makes life a little easier and less stressful. Also, apparently you make a little more than the rest of us who are depending on it so get off your high horse and shut your mouth..
Posted by: Got Mine on May 9, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Last 2 digits under 39 and got ours today and it was the amount they told us on irs.gov. Was told we would get it by today and did. It was not this morning, it was later in the day. Good luck to those getting one.
Posted by: monica on May 9, 2008 at 11:02 PM
i was supposed to get my check deposited today but i did not my check getting mailed on june 16 whats up with that well by that time gas will be 6.00 a gallon
Posted by: JERRY on May 9, 2008 at 09:01 PM
They lied again my check never showed up today and we had direct deposit,I would like to get a gov. that didn't tell lies
Posted by: subrina adams on May 9, 2008 at 08:29 PM
I just would like to say to the comment about God. I believe in God and I am like everyone else without God's help the money would not be coming. It is nice to have x-tra money especially since gas and food has hit the high mark. To those of you who recieved yours congratulations.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 9, 2008 at 07:42 PM
THIS WHOLE THING WAS A SWIFT KICK FROM THE GOVERNMENT!!!!! THEY STATED THAT ANYONE WHO FILED A TAX RETURN AND WITH AT LEAST 3000 DOLLARS INCOME NET WOULD REICEVE THE MONEY.....WELL I AM HERE TO TELL YOU THAT WE DID AND WE DIDNT GET ANY MONEY AND WONT BECAUSE OF THIS AN THAT....THERE ARE TOO MANY IF'S AND MAYBE'S THAT FOLLOWED....15-20 PEOPLE I HAVE SPOKEN WITH DID NOT GET WHAT THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO IF ANY AT ALL....BUT ALL THE HIGHER CLASS PEOPLE WHO GROSS 75,000 PLUS A YEAR...ALL GOT WHAT THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO....IMAGINE THAT!!!! I AM CONTACTING OUR REPRESENANTIVES AND I SUGGEST EVERYONE DO SO.....THEY SCAMMED US ALL.....
Posted by: anon on May 9, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Someone who cares: I have worked in the income tax industry for many years. Look at line 37 on the 1040A form or line 63 on the 1040. That will give you the info for figuring what you will receive. If any of you want to post your numbers on here I will tell you what you should get. Everything that has been published has said a that couple would receive up to $1200 bucks. Anywhere from $600-$1200 per couple and $300 per qualifying child. A qualifying child is one who was under the age of 17 at the end of 2007. For people who take turns claiming their kids, like divorced people, they may be eligible to receive 300 more next year for the child that the ex spouse claimed this year. I know it is very confusing. It isnt the easiest thing to figure out. But if you want to know more about it contact your local income tax office of your choice and they should be able to help explain it.
Posted by: someone who cares on May 9, 2008 at 04:46 PM
mr anon im just like everyone else here how do you know so much?in the letter we got from the irs it said a two family income would get twelve hun dollars toghter we didnt make that much money last year.. we were gone by that letter.. is all im saying..and we are hoping we will due to the fact we are now a one income family because my husband lost his job to overseas work... i guess we will see when it gets here in a few weeks... like i said holdin out hope
Posted by: anon on May 9, 2008 at 03:07 PM
someonewhocares, you may get anywhere from 300-600 per person depending on your tax liability minus any credits you received. No one has said you WILL get 1200 bucks.
Posted by: Nadine on May 9, 2008 at 01:45 PM
How did this become a political debate?? Everyone is claming to be so "American" yet everyone immediately puts each other down because you disagree on certain issues. Isn't that what makes American so strong and appealing is our right to FREEDOM OF SPEECH and FREEDOM TO BELIEVE WHAT WE WANT!!!??
Posted by: SOMEONE WHO CARES on May 9, 2008 at 12:57 PM
we have not received our check yet either but reading some of the comments on here i just wonder how much my husband and i will get?we filed ours toghter but ive seen some who done that only got 600.00 dollars we are hoppin to get the twelve hun they said we would get for food and gas just to gte to work..but im sure we wont thanks to our wonderful gov... heres to holdin out hope...
Posted by: Pierre Cromartie on May 9, 2008 at 11:37 AM
they might as well be lying to us because friends of mine who were supposed to get theres direct deposit are still waiting!!!! and they're last 2 digits show they should of had it last week! more lies and false hope from a government not to be trusted.
Posted by: Debbie on May 9, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Funny the posts on April 18 anout 3.69 gas, now that's a bargain of sorts. I don't look for these "stimulus" checks to do anything besides put the country furthur in debt. But I'll take mine just like everyone else.
Posted by: Yippy Skippy on May 9, 2008 at 10:49 AM
I got my refund today!!! Thank god. Between gas and food prices, this will be a big help. I'm a single mom w/2 kids and no child support. So yeah, I'm a little excited. Every little bit helps!
Posted by: Kim on May 9, 2008 at 08:45 AM
YEAH!!!! Just checked the bank on-line again and guess what?!?!?!?!? Our rebate check ACTUAL CAME and for the correct amount (1800.00)!!!! So hang in there people....there is hope!!!!! This little piece of info might help...we had H&R Block do our taxes and we had direct deposit and we paid our fees right then....so I'm guessing IF you did all that, then your check should be on time. Again, hang in there people, at least now we know they did do some direct deposits today!
Posted by: DAUGHTER OF A KING on May 9, 2008 at 08:19 AM
THIS IS SO CHILDISH! ALL THESE PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THERE CHECKS. YOU KNOW IF THIS MANY PEOPLE WAS AS ANXIOUS ABOUT GOD AS THEY ARE THERE CHECKS IT WOULD BE A BETTER WORLD!!! IT'S HIS MONEY ANY-WAY!!
Posted by: Kim on May 9, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Well, todays Friday May 9, the big PAYDAY. just checked on-line and so far.....NO DEPOSIT. I'll keep checking and if I do get it today, I'll post back and let ya know....that way maybe it will help others from panicking to know at least SOME is getting deposited today and there is hope. My niece is suppose to get hers today too so, I'll let you know about that as well.
Posted by: brandi on May 8, 2008 at 07:14 PM
For me I can say that friday i am supposed to get my deposite in the bank. but i can say that my bro was supposed to get his on the second deposited and hasn't yet so for the ones sweating bullets on waiting to get theirs what about the ones whos hopes are up to get theres, the ones who have got so excited that they promised plans to children which he shouldn't have said n e thing till he got the money i know but what if u was he whos date has already passed for him to get his deposite and hasnt yet!! yeah then i would worry then!! i have twin girls and 1 on the way wednesday and i am a single mother, going to school and trying to make it good for my babies, and metioning their dad pays 0 to help for them but i am just hoping i will get my money soon just like the rest but i will really worry when i get up to call in the morning and see that its not been deposited.i thought i would add my input bout my bro. who hasn't got his & was to have already been spending it. LOL!!
Posted by: anon on May 8, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Get over it Zach!! I am not waiting impatiently for my check. I was referring to the people in general who are waiting, not myself, when I said the rest of us and ours. Sorry for the confusion. I know its hard for you to understand. Also, Did I say that I am a he? Well, anyway, I just heard that the treasury will have the problem fixed by May 19 if everything goes well. So, dont everyone panic, the checks should start being mailed again shortly after. I will try to keep you all updated on any further developements from the Dept.
Posted by: SHANNON on May 7, 2008 at 09:25 PM
I work for the company that produces the "Complete Tax" software so i do my own taxes for free. Also, i did not pay to get the rapid refund, i was denied that, so all it cost me was 19.99 for "the bank" to direct deposit my money and that took about 14 days, and also, i have used the "Advanced Earned Income Credit", and you don't get much out of that. The total amount you can get for the year i believe is based on your yearly income which, divided by 12 months, can be not much, but it can help somewhat. And, once again, I WILL NOT use the rapid refund next year, REPUBLIC BANK SUCKS! But, some of us have ex-husbands that owe $45,000 in BACK child support, and will take what we can get, and do get excited about a little extra money coming to us. It's pretty much X-mas for us! So, i guess we get a little pi**ed off when the gov. says things that brighten our spirits, and then are let down when we don't understand it all. I guess, I wait.
Posted by: anon on May 7, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Well patient girl, im on here trying to educate the poor and ignorant people of appalachia. For one, if you hadnt paid an extra $100-$200 for rapid refund then that would be extra money in your pocket. But, people think, oh why not its free money i'll do it and get my money back tomorrow. If people would plan their withholding properly they would get more money back with each paycheck to pay monthly bills. There is also a thing called advanced earned income credit that almost no one ever uses. I realize that getting your return prepared isnt cheap, but you are paying for knowledge. Be smart with your money and keep more of it by not using bank products.
Posted by: IRS.GOV on May 7, 2008 at 03:11 PM
If filing or preparation fees were deducted from your 2007 Refund or you received a rapid refund, you will be receiving a check instead of a direct deposit. Please see the Paper Check section of the Payment Schedule. This came straight from the IRS.gov website. You can check on "where's my stimulus payment". Hey, you can call too! 1-800-829-1040, don't press the option for the stimulus payment, it is just a recording. I just kept pressing 0, someone will eventually answer and then you will be on hold listening to the "Nutcracker Suite" for around 20 mins. Kind of ironic huh!? Nutcracker! aren't they!?
Posted by: SHANNON on May 7, 2008 at 03:05 PM
I bring home around 1500 a month and with my rent close to 600 there isn't much left over for a single mom of two teen boys with no child support. I was truly needing the xtra 1200, but my home phone got shut off and next will be my internet and basic cable. I did apply for rapid refund but got denied because of the "banks terms" not because i owed anybody anything! Republic Bank is horrible! I was denied because of the ratio of my AGI (27,000) to the refund (5,000) i was getting back was too high! Of course it's going to be high. I make a small amount of money and i get a large amount back. Everyone in that siuation will get denied! My stimulus check will be mailed on June 6th, untill then i will continue to go to the food bank, have no home phone, internet or cable. Yes it sucks, but have to deal with it. I used COMPLETE TAX software, applied for and got denied the RAL. You will get screwed this way. I was hoping my son would have a great 14th B-day this year, he will just have 2 wait
Posted by: patient girl on May 7, 2008 at 01:58 PM
hey anon, if you're tired of seeing people freak out over money, stop reading the post. people freak out over money - that's what happens. you trying to make them feel worse about it isn't helping.
Posted by: me on May 7, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Mine says tax fin serv also and they told me a paper check would be in the mail! guess that is life It will be good for a trip when it gets here by that time gas shouldn't be over 7.00 a gallon!!!
Posted by: anon on May 7, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Does anyone read what I have posted? I've been telling you all for days how it works. You are correct tjordan.
Posted by: zach on May 7, 2008 at 09:48 AM
how many people are tired of anon yet? i for one am. He sits there and says for everyone to stop whining and crying about the money and then in the same paragraph talks about not having his check and he will be " sweating bullets" till he gets it. Hey anon shut the @#$^% up and grow up. Maybe you dont need it like every one else but why dont you find something else to be talking about and quit wasting space on this page. Most of these qestions are people trying to find out things and they dont need your stupid comments about THERE money. Immaturity will get you no where in life.
Posted by: tjordan on May 6, 2008 at 11:25 PM
this really sucks. so basically if you got ur refund rapid you will be getting the check in the mail? I usually don't care about such things because I never trust the government, but with gas being $4 a gallon and food costs rising, it has been terribly diificult for my husband and I. We make a decent living, but there seems to never be enough. we need this money, can anyone confirm this? the deposit I received for the RAL actually says: Deposit Credit from TAX FIN SERVICES.
Posted by: anon on May 6, 2008 at 11:00 PM
thats what I been trying to tell you all. that account is considered a temporary account and cannont be used again for the stimulus money. The rules havent changed, you people just arent understanding them. you are seeing what you want to see. check anon comment on may 3, 2008 7:47 pm
Posted by: charlene on May 6, 2008 at 02:20 PM
hello just got some more news on rebate checks. you know when h&r block do your tax and you get the direct deposit well come to find out h&r block put their account first. irs deposit it to them than H&r block will send you the direct deposit. so if you look at your bank statement you we see it was not deposit from irs it will say h&r block. so i was suppose to get my check friday 9, 2008 but because their was a third party involved i will get it in the mial. so people this is why some of your checks is running late. check it out with you direct deposit from h&r block. on your bank statements.
Posted by: Kim on May 6, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Guess everyone got their checks already (Not much talk about it now)....Not that I have...still waiting.
Posted by: Kim on May 6, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Was all the direct deposit checks suppose to be sent out a week early? Or just the ones that the social was 00-20?
Posted by: Jerry on May 6, 2008 at 08:12 AM
We had ou'res direct deposited but they are saying it will be mailed on june 6,whats up with that,the gov changes things way too much
Posted by: anon on May 4, 2008 at 08:06 PM
yes ellen they can and will keep this money if you owe any back taxes or govt loans.
Posted by: anon on May 4, 2008 at 06:01 PM
what happened? everyone stopped worrying about there money. I left a comment yesterday and it hasnt showed up yet.
Posted by: ellen owen on May 4, 2008 at 04:28 PM
can the stare or the fed,gov.keep our rebate checks if we owe
Posted by: Anonymous on May 4, 2008 at 05:28 AM
There is better coverage on WTAP.com they tell the stores and all the dates
Posted by: Debbie on May 3, 2008 at 11:48 PM
I for one love the stimulus package. Need the extra money to pay for the ever rising cost of gas. Wish the president would step up and put a stop the oil companies robbing the working people of America, but that will not happen because he is profiting also...
Posted by: Me on May 3, 2008 at 10:40 PM
YEAH!! i finally got my money on Friday....i went that evening and used it as the down payment on a new car....i had to have something cheaper on gas....soooo Thanks George Bush for my new car!....LOL
Posted by: taxman on May 3, 2008 at 10:26 PM
To Evelyn and Allie: First Evelyn, if they are saying you didnt file and owe them money, then you may not get any of the money, they will keep it to pay that bill. You need to call the IRS asap and do what they tell you to prove that you filed in 1992. If you are getting any money it will be sent to you by mail. Good luck. Now, Allie, If you can claim the other two on next years taxes, then we are being told that you will get the money for those two then. Hope you still got the EIC for two of them this year. If thats the case, make sure you check with your paid preparer for advice. Good luck to you as well.
Posted by: anon on May 3, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Lost, that is all you are getting. Nothing else, sorry.
Posted by: anon on May 3, 2008 at 07:47 PM
come on people, quit your crying the blues. when you get the money, it will be nice to have. three months ago, you didnt even know you were going to get it. some of you are acting like you are counting on this money to get by the next few days or you are going to starve to death. what would you be doing if this money wasnt coming. I realize $300 is going to be nice, but it sure isnt life changing. PS. I just heard the treasury is having technical difficulty and checks will be delayed for about 2 weeks. If you already got yours then you can count your lucky stars. the rest of us are going to be sweating bullets until ours come.
Posted by: Allie on May 3, 2008 at 06:33 PM
Well I got my check and it was only for five hundred dollars. I am a single mom of 3 but can only claim one of my kids. Thought I would have gotten more!
Posted by: Evelyn Bermudez on May 3, 2008 at 01:31 PM
I filed through HR Block Rapid Refund...I received a portion and then IRS said I did not file in 1992...(not true I have my paperwork from IRS. Anyhow...will I be getting a check thru mail? If so, when?
Posted by: anon on May 3, 2008 at 11:17 AM
sniffle, sniffle, waaa, waaaa. you are all a bunch of babies.
Posted by: lost on May 3, 2008 at 10:39 AM
My husband and I filed jointly and today we got our rebate and it was only $600. Do we get our halves separately? His SSN comes up earlier than mine. Do I just need to be patient? please answer
Posted by: Still Waiting/NOT ANY MORE! on May 3, 2008 at 07:04 AM
"tammy," I used TAXACT and mine was in there Friday. The regular day I was supposed to get it. I guess if you used Direct deposit, it should work.
Posted by: james on May 3, 2008 at 06:20 AM
I was told by the irs that my check was to be in my bank on sat. well guess what no check well that is just another lie that they tell you just to get you going well ijust have to wait to see if there is going to be a check good luck remember this is are gov. speaking leting you know that vote for me and things will change
Posted by: To kyteacher on May 3, 2008 at 05:44 AM
That's exactly what the government did to us the last time. They make it look like they are helping when in fact it's just a loan of sorts. I think we should have the right to refuse it.
Posted by: kyteacher on May 2, 2008 at 07:06 PM
So I just found out that this is an ADVANCE refund for next year. I barely broke even this year, so I will be paying the whole thing back next spring. I guess it will have to go into the back so I can afford next year's tax bill.
Posted by: MONICA on May 2, 2008 at 06:26 PM
i thought they checks was going to be deposited a week earlier well today is friday and mine was not deposited in the bank acct the goverments lies again
Posted by: marge on May 2, 2008 at 04:54 PM
when am i gonna receive my stimulous check.
Posted by: anon on May 2, 2008 at 03:53 PM
If you people would read, you would see the answers in front of you. If there is a bank product used, RAL or RAC, then your check is going to be mailed to you. And for you people whining about needing this money so bad and want it to hurry up, havent you thought that back in early january, you didnt even know about getting this money? Its free money people, take it when you get it, dont be complaining about having to wait a couple months.
Posted by: Just the facts, Ma'am on May 2, 2008 at 03:33 PM
To "short end of the stick" and everyone else concerned about their amount- Unfortunately, the media has not done a good job of properly disseminating the correct info. The amount you get is based on what you pay in taxes, and other such variables. I was curious and wondered if the media was telling the truth, so I checked out the irs.gov website. They have a calculator you can use. I used it just to make sure of our amount. The best thing the media could have done was to report it as such; that there are variables and it is not a cut and dry thing.
Posted by: david on May 2, 2008 at 02:51 PM
that all right people if you think you are getting 600.00 and only get 300.00 . you will pay back 600.00 to china for this loan . Do we really need to do this ?
Posted by: Leann on May 2, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Well I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old and for some reason I am not get the $300 for them I am only getting $600 for myself and my husband.. So good luck on getting the $300 for your children!
Posted by: tammy on May 2, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Still not rebate check and was suppose to be deposited today. I used Taxact ERD not a RAL (Taxact uses Republic Bank and Trust Company) and still have not received. Bank shows no pending deposit as of 12 noon. Has anyone else had this problem and used Tax Act?
Posted by: anon on May 2, 2008 at 12:04 PM
When you get a bank loan thru paid preparer, you are not charged those fees if you dont receive the one or two day loan. It is not their fault that you have bad credit or owe back taxes, child support, student loans, etc.. You will then owe your preparer for doing your return if the agency keeps your refund to pay off those past debts. However, as I said you will not be charged the loan fees or interest if you dont get it.
Posted by: Dee on May 2, 2008 at 11:06 AM
To Short end of the stick on May 1, 2008 at 08:08 PM. You are LUCKY you got $600.00. I ONLY RECEIVED $300.00 (with a 17 year old child--DEPENDENT). What does the government expect me to do with that in the economy? That amount would pay rent or utilities or a car payment (for 1-month). NOT INCLUDING gas, food.
Posted by: SHANNON on May 2, 2008 at 11:02 AM
If anyone has applied for a Rapid Refund anywhere, you will get a paper check. I have called the IRS 4 times in less than 2 wks, 2 ppl told me dir. dep. and 2 ppl said paper checks. Even though i received my tax refund dir. dep. and i filed in January. If you apply for a RAL you are SCREWED on dir. dep. Through the eyes of the IRS what they see on your return (if applied for RAL) is a made up account, even though my refund was dir. dep. with my checking acct. info. on the return. The IRS needs to say that on the website or anywhere else the news reports. I used Complete Tax to file my return online, applied for the RAL, got denied for the RAL, and still had my refund direct deposit. IT'S THE RAL THAT SCREWS IT ALL UP! I am a single mom of 2 boys and am having a financially difficult time with gas and food and IRS tells me they will mail a check JUNE 6TH! Ridiculous!!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on May 2, 2008 at 10:51 AM
hello i called the irs today about my check. i asked them when will i be receiving the check? she asked me what was the last two of ss# 34 and she said i will get it on the 9th. i a said to her i thought they were giving it out a little earlier and she said yes it is early. i told her this was the original date they said in the begining. i think bush and all the rest of the people lied to us. i think the checks are still going out on the original dates as stated in the begining.
Posted by: Confused on May 2, 2008 at 10:39 AM
We were expecting ours today, but havent gotten it yet. I called the number posted below by Dee, and it says they cannot give any specific info on our stimulus payment. And says if we are eligible our check will be mailed June 27th. But we did direct deposit?? And the new schedule they put out said we would get it today. I also know quite a few other people who were supposed to get theirs in their accounts today. Sounds screwed up to me.
Posted by: Allison on May 2, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Got my check today, My husband and I file jointly and we have a 2 & 3 year old but only got $1200 rather than $1800. Any clue????
Posted by: Anita on May 2, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Hey guys, if you received the EIC (earned income credit) on your 2007 taxes it reduces the amount that you will get on this rebate. You would think that the government would have told people this, but I guess they didn't think that it was important.
Posted by: Dee on May 2, 2008 at 08:13 AM
STIMULUS CHECK: (HOGWASH) For those individuals whom are looking to receive that extra $300.00 per child. Good Luck if your child is 17. Government sees them as to OLD. But qualified on federal yearly taxes. "Qualify for the basic amount, you may receive an additional $300 for each qualifying child. BUT THE KICKER IS... "To qualify, a child must be younger than age 17" -- "BORN AFTER Dec. 31, 1990. That knocks out MOST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. I was really disappointed! Leave to our government AGAIN!!!
Posted by: Dawn on May 2, 2008 at 08:07 AM
If you are expecting Dirct deposit and have not gotten it yet call the IRS 866-234-2942 and you can check the status of the stimulus check. This happened to me (should have had it today) but when I called the IRS it told me the 7th. you will need your socila (or whoevers is listed first on your return) and the total exemptions. I hope this helps, Im frusterated at not having it today,Im sure others are too, but heck what can we do.
Posted by: dawn on May 2, 2008 at 07:24 AM
still no check in our account we are expecting 1800. I thought it was supposed to be in the account by today for people with 00-20????
Posted by: Still Waiting on May 2, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Changing name to NO LONGER WAITING!!!! GOT IT!!!! Thank you God!! Kris, I really hate that for you and all the other RAL victims. I used to do that until H & R Block ripped me off. I had paid for and was supposed to receive mine in two days........took two weeks. Paid the same. I will NEVER do that again. I file with TAXACT.COM. Have for years. It took a week to get mine back this year, didn't cost me a dime.
Posted by: so confused on May 2, 2008 at 06:25 AM
I checked by bank account this morning and I got 29.95 from H and R Block wonder if that is all I will get, it was just weird, I mean 29.95?? has anyone else had weird things happen like that?? I know of one couple whom got 886.00 and was expecting 1200, Oh well guess it was 29.95 I did not have! I can go get a few drops of gas with that!!
Posted by: Mason Co on May 2, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Got our chech today...it was what it was suppose to be..1500.00!!
Posted by: anon on May 1, 2008 at 09:53 PM
You didnt get the short end of the stick. If you would read the info put out by the irs, it said people would receive $300-$600 per individual and $300 per qualifying child. which means under the age of 17. Also, if you received a bank product thru your paid preparer like hrblock or jackson hewitt then you will receive your money by mail, not direct deposit or on the debit card.
Posted by: short end of the stick on May 1, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I just wanted to let every one know that I got the short end of the stick when it came to the amount I was to receive. I am a single mother with one child, so according to all the information I read and the information I received when I filed my taxes I was told and informed that I would get 900.00. Well, thats not the case. Because I only made 16,000.00 last year that makes me only qualified for 600.00 not 900.00 like I was made to believe I would get. I called the IRS and was told that since I did not make over a certain amount I would receive a lesser amount. I have not read anywhere that the stimulus amount was based on the amount of money you made last year. Has anyone else read this somewhere and I just did not look at the correct places or what. I know I shouldn't be upset over this, but when you think you're getting 900.00 and you only get 600.00 it is a disappointment. So word of advise get you tax returns out and look at the IRS website under stimulus calculator.
Posted by: david on May 1, 2008 at 06:16 PM
???????? Did any of you hear were this money is coming from and to whom it will have to be payed back to with interest. This is our kids furture and ours we are recieving
Posted by: Anonymous on May 1, 2008 at 04:49 PM
kris this is true my sister received hers on the card and she will get hers in the mail sorry
Posted by: Tim on May 1, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Kim just got mine today, Thursday May 1... Last two digits were 04.. GUESS IT WAS MY Federal Government MAYDAY GAS TANK need that got me my money :)
Posted by: To Susan on May 1, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Saving your check is not helping the economy. The only way to help the economy with this check is to spend it on American products. That means to toshiba or sony flat screens kids!!! I have to say though, I think the government could hav done a better job stirring the economy if they had not issued the checks, but started infastructure improvement projects (like they did during the great depression). That might actually have a chance because that money would turnover many many times. However, with this plan, our rebate checks will turnover once, twice if we are lucky. this was a bad idea!
Posted by: Kris on May 1, 2008 at 08:42 AM
I was reading online that if you filed your taxes and did a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) or had your taxes deposited onto the H&R Block Prepaid Card you would not recieve your check via direct deposit but would recieve it in the mail! Has anyone else heard this? I hope it's not true
Posted by: kim on May 1, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Has anyone received a Direct Dep. check yet? Everyone I talk to has not.
Posted by: Still Waiting on May 1, 2008 at 07:09 AM
I was supposed to be in the first batch. Still have not received anything. My daughter and boss (also in the first batch) have received theirs already. Boss got hers this weekend. This is the BEST comment in the bunch! "Posted by: david on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:13 AM down here in boone co. we r all excited about the checks, even the frogs are hollering REBATE-REBATE. LOL"
Posted by: Fed Up on Apr 30, 2008 at 11:17 PM
if you filed joint you should get back enough to file bankruptcy. What other choice do we have? Got to work to feed your kids, pay your utilites, have lunch money for the kids, and supplies for them to do homework and all the rest. Even with both people working and bringing a check home it just isn't enough. Charleston has great lawyers that would take your case.
Posted by: Chris M on Apr 30, 2008 at 09:12 PM
So let me get this straight. Oil companies heavily fund both of Bush's election campaigns. Then Bush gives them tax breaks that they don't need. However, this is not enough so Bush returns some of our tax dollars to us so we can give it to you know who at the gas pump. This sounds like capitalism out of control. I am not advocating socialism, but it's obvious who is running our country and it's not "the people".
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