Stimulus Package Checks
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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: anon on Sep 3, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Ive already got mine charlene. havent you received yours yet. Mine came Sept 2 in mail.
Posted by: charlene on Jul 28, 2008 at 11:39 AM
have any one heard about we suppose to be getting some more money from the govt
Posted by: debra rodewig on Jul 23, 2008 at 06:46 AM
i have not received my stimulas pay and it has been 3 months
Posted by: Yee Haw Y'all on Jul 21, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Wv stimulus check = Wal*Mart Windfall
Posted by: anon on Jul 16, 2008 at 09:19 AM
If he is entitled to a stimulus check, they should keep it to pay on his back child support. I sincerely hope you get it and all you deserve. Please use some of the money to go to school and learn how to spell. Thanks
Posted by: Margaret on Jul 15, 2008 at 12:32 PM
I ame owed over 50,000.00 in back child support and have been told by the judge in my case that i will never see this money. I want to know why wouldnt i get his stimulus check as part of a payment? It's a start,It's like no one cares because it's not owed to walfaire. I want to live too.
Posted by: sheryl mclain on Jul 8, 2008 at 11:40 AM
address for my stimuless payment to be sent
Posted by: anon on Jul 7, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Hey everyone, I got my check in the mail today. Hope you all got yours. Good luck.
Posted by: blue on Jul 7, 2008 at 05:17 PM
well mr anon we got our check today!!! i was very happy..and it was for the amount that we thought. so to everyone who hasnt got theirs yet hold out hope they are still commin.. it just takes awhile.
Posted by: cain on Jul 7, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Anon, did you get your check today?? I know you were in the bracket for july 4 mailings, just wondering.
Posted by: michelle on Jul 7, 2008 at 04:35 PM
I got my Stimulus check today Monday July 7th! Yeah! Despite what the Irs rep said about they were mailing it out on the 7th! I swear I think you could talk to 25 Irs reps and they would all say something differant! Yeah now I get to go spend some money and pay some bills! Hope everyone else received theirs!
Posted by: mICHELLE on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I got the same letter....and it's the 5th and nothing...I talked to the IRS and she told me that mine won't be mailed until JULY 7th (monday) I would have thought they would have at least tried to mail them out the day before... Idiot Jerks...oh well...so maybe wednesday or thursday...who knows...........
Posted by: Madison on Jul 4, 2008 at 06:15 PM
My last 2 dig are 84 and I have the letter saying I can EXPECT my payment BY July 5th..LOL..I'll post tomorrow the 5th as soon as the mail comes to let you all know if it's true.
Posted by: Michelle on Jul 3, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Just talked to Irs representative and she said the July 4th checks are do to go out tomorrow July 4th...I asked her how will they go out on a holiday and she wasn't sure if it would be mailed out today or the following saturday or monday..sounded like everything is computer generated... so darn I thought maybe I'd get mine early, but i called to check the status because this morning my mailman gave me my neighbors mail, and I had no mail! So hopefully we will get them by next week, and she did state "it can take up to two weeks to receive it" anyone with ending numbers in the 80's get theirs yet?????
Posted by: audrey on Jul 3, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I'm paying back taxes on an audit for the past couple of months, will i get a stimulus refund or not?
Posted by: michelle on Jul 1, 2008 at 04:44 PM
My info showed up on the Irs website on June 22nd... I received the letter yesterday june 30th..I am in with the group of people with ss#'s in the 80's to be mailed out July 4th...I didn't get my check today, but was thinking maybe I will get it early since my info was on the irs website 10 days ago...I will keep you posted... Has anyone in the 80's received their check early???? Just curious..
Posted by: candeecainland on Jun 30, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Will do Anon!! I checked over the weekend I didn't recieve anything. However, I will keep my fingers, toes, and everything else that we all get our checks soon. If I do not get it by the Fourth of July then @ least I will have money for later on. I will most definitely keep everyone posted on my end. You all have a safe and wonderful holiday if we all don't chat again!
Posted by: anon on Jun 30, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Jackie, where did you go to school? Anyway, your check should be sent to my house because I deserve it more than you. LOL. Jackie, what address did you use when you filed your tax return? That is the address you gave the IRS and that is where it will be sent unless you contacted them and gave a new address. All this info is on www.irs.gov if you were not too lazy to look it up. If you have moved since filing your return and have not informed them then your check will be sent back to IRS and they will have no way of knowing where you are.
Posted by: jackie on Jun 30, 2008 at 01:00 PM
all i want to know is wat address is my rebate will sent 2
Posted by: anon on Jun 28, 2008 at 08:13 PM
My best guess is that they will be mailed out by the third. That way we can still get them on Monday or Tuesday. This is also the week that I should be getting mine mailed out. Let us all know candee when yours comes. I will let you know when I get mine.
Posted by: blue on Jun 28, 2008 at 06:44 PM
i was wondering that myself because mine is supposed to be mailed out at the same time..im betting that it will be the monday or tuesday after the fourth..or hopefully we will get lucky and get sometime next week.. lets keep our fingers crossed.
Posted by: candeecainland on Jun 27, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I wanted to know has anyone recieved a paper check that were suppose to get them on the fourth? Anon-how does that work out? Checks scheduled to be mailed out on the holiday (07/04/08)? Have you heard anything in regards to getting them early?
Posted by: anon on Jun 27, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Thanks, Blue. Glad I could help you. I know they have been mad at me and thats what Ive been trying to do. This comment section would have ended along time ago if I hadn't gotten people stirred up.
Posted by: blue on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:42 PM
hey mr anon, igot onto the irs website today and our informatoin was there.. and it told us we would get our check around the fourth.. and it also said it would be for the amount that we thought.. im really happy about that.. thanks again for everything..keep on giving out the good advice.. i thought it was great.. i know some people have been giving you a hard time,but i found out you really know what you are talking about!!!! again thanks so much...
Posted by: anon on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:49 AM
it takes at least 12 weeks for an amended return to get your extra refund. maybe longer for the stimulus money.
Posted by: Michelle on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Hi my name is michelle and i mailed out an amended return to add my kids and its been 8 weeks and have not got any thing yet
Posted by: anon on Jun 23, 2008 at 07:00 PM
your very welcome blue. it will come if you are entitled to it. If you are not sure if you are, call your tax professional and they should be happy to help you figure it out. Hi Shannon hows it going with you? ttyl
Posted by: blue on Jun 22, 2008 at 06:43 PM
thank you mr anon and shannon for the information..it reaaly helped me to understand how to look for and when to expect our check..i know that it probally will be late for the fact the 4th is on a friday..ill have to look on the 30th to see how much it will be.. but how ever much anything is better than nothing at all.. some people are getting letters before they come and some arent why is that? i just wonder if we will get one..well anyway it will be good when it gets here.. again thanks to both of you for all the helpful information..and good luck to every one who is still watin,give it time and it will come.
Posted by: Carol on Jun 20, 2008 at 01:40 PM
There are many reason why your check didn't show up on time, besides owing back taxes, student loans or back child support. Even if you got your taxes in before April 15th, if the IRS didn't complete them by April 15th, they'll be late. Also, the IRS has admitted that thousands of checks were mailed to wrong addresses, and paper checks are taking longer than expected.
Posted by: anon on Jun 19, 2008 at 03:47 PM
To fed up: shut up they put out a schedule and they have stuck to it. If you have not got your check when you thought you were suppose to then there is some other reason for it. Probably your fault.
Posted by: fed up on Jun 18, 2008 at 08:10 PM
this is why i don't want anything to do with the @#$%%^^&*%!@ goverment. nothing but a bunch of )#^%&*(@ liars. if you are going to put out a schedule for people to follow then stick to it. you wonder why american don't give a flyin ^*%$ anymore. bunch of *&$^*# !@#holes
Posted by: SHANNON on Jun 18, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Blue: information won't be given on the website about your check until one week before it's due to be mailed. So if the site says it will be mailed on July 4th, information won't be available until maybe around June 30th, then it will say something. That's how it was with mine on June 6th, i found info. on it around June 1st. And, it was quick to be mailed. I received mine on the 9th. Good luck.
Posted by: anon on Jun 17, 2008 at 11:43 PM
probably the first of that week. nothing is going to actually pop up in the air or anything but it will just say on there when it will be mailed and how much. dont be suprised if its only six hundred instead of twelve hundred. alot of people are confused about that.
Posted by: blue on Jun 17, 2008 at 07:40 PM
thank you mr anon thank you for getting back so quick,i was worried that maybe we wasnt going to get a check but then when i looked at the ss#s i seen it should be around the fourth of july,we have filed taxes every year..so i can wait until then for mine... when should i check the site again?? and again thank you mr anon for being so nice and answering my question...some of the people on here are being so cruel,because they want answers but they need to be just a little bit nicer.the pop thing didnt come up the only thing that it said was no information was there yet..i put in my husbands because hes first on the taxes.
Posted by: anon on Jun 17, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Hey Blue, it usually means that its not time for your check yet. You need to go to irs.gov and look at the chart. It goes by the last two digits of the persons SS # whose name is on the return first. It will usually pop up and give you the amount you are due the week of your due date. Good Luck. How's that people? Anon was nice and didn't give Blue a smart *ss answer.
Posted by: blue on Jun 17, 2008 at 12:54 PM
mr anon,i just got on to the web site and typed in the ss# and they said no info was avabile for our check why?is it because its not time for ours yet.. his number ends in7or does it mean we dont get a check? please help id like to know...
Posted by: SHANNON on Jun 16, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Anon: i have no ties to the area. Was just searching the web for stimulus information and came across this website. It has been very entertaining reading others "stupid" questions! Ha Ha. And i agree with you, let it out sometimes! and my kids know better, i just don't show it in front of them (well, not all the time)! I was trying so hard to save my $1200 i received on June 9th, but now only have about 90 left of it. I paid some bills i was behind on, thanks to my lazy ex-husband quitting his job after only 1 month! Good luck everyone else!
Posted by: anon on Jun 15, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Well, its because I can. I spend day after day being polite to everyone, as I'm sure you do, biting your tongue as you try to keep from screaming at them or laughing in their ear/face. But the biggest reason I'm doing it is to just have fun and get people fired up. I've had a blast getting on here to see whats been said to my latest rambing. Good luck all on the checks.
Posted by: Tam on Jun 15, 2008 at 12:40 PM
e got our check on the 13th of this month.The reason it was so late was that we filled it out ourselves and sent it in by mail
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 15, 2008 at 12:48 AM
anon, I just love how you call people stupid, ignorant and lazy all the time. Did you grow up hearing this from your mom or dad? Did they not hug you? Tell you that they love you? Please tell me why you are so mean to someone who asked a stupid question. I deal with stupidity everyday but you don't hear me calling someone stupid. I am trying to teach my child to be nice and not call people names.
Posted by: Jolene on Jun 14, 2008 at 05:36 PM
if your still looking for your check you should call because i've had a few friends that didn't get there's and they called and there was a hold for different reason mine came on time
Posted by: still lookin on Jun 12, 2008 at 07:12 AM
some of my family has already gotten their checks but im still watin on mine.. they got letters a couple of days before they got theirs..the govt also said they are goin by ss# but that isnt true a few friends got theirs,and they had high #slike in the 8,&9s so i think they are just sendin them out how they feel like it..i also heard that all the checks are supposed to be out by the 25th of this month.. who knows the govt will send them when they feel like it.. so ill just hold out hope that mine will be here soon.. and just keep walkin to save on gas.
Posted by: anon on Jun 11, 2008 at 09:16 AM
that is very funny!!!! but dont tell everyone that or you will be the outcast on here for getting your money early, when everyone elses is late or not the right amount. lol. congrats to you.
Posted by: hey on Jun 10, 2008 at 04:52 PM
my check was to be sent out on june 6th and i checked my mail on the 2nd and it had been mailed out on the 29th and early surprise for me then i got the letter in the mail on the 3rd to tell me that my check would be mailed out on the 6th how funny is that
Posted by: anon on Jun 10, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Congrats Shannon!!! Do you have ties to this area? Gail please read.. There are comments on here that will answer your question or go to www.irs.gov. Dont be so lazy!!
Posted by: SHANNON on Jun 9, 2008 at 09:42 PM
What does the county have to do with the checks the Government is issuing. I don't think it's up to the county, or city, or state to give you your money, unless you know something i don't. IT'S FROM THE GOVERNMENT!!!!!!!!!!! Anyways, i received my money today (June 9th) 1200.00 like i was promised, like what was said in my letter, like what was said on the website, because i checked. It was mailed (i believe) on the 6th of June, like what was said on the website. That was pretty fast to get to me (i'm in KS) and the check came from Texas. THANK GOD! I took my boys out for a well deserved meal. Good luck to the rest of you!
Posted by: Gail Mahran on Jun 9, 2008 at 08:31 PM
its now june 9th, when are we getting these socalled checks from the govt. i have friends who have them by direct deposit. so when are the others get theirs?
Posted by: anon on Jun 8, 2008 at 04:04 PM
way to go shannon. you tell them.
Posted by: SHANNON on Jun 8, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Do any of you look at the IRS website to see how much you are getting. It's right there! Tells you how much and when. Look at the posts, somewhere down the line the web address is there. Don't be griping, read the website. It tells you if you owe on back anything, the gov. will take it! Plus the IRS sends you a letter telling you how much to expect and when to get it!
Posted by: fish on Jun 8, 2008 at 03:54 AM
I spent mine on a tank of gas.
Posted by: GARY on Jun 7, 2008 at 05:55 PM
YEH WATCH OUT BOYD COUNTY,,,,THEY WILL ROB YOU BLIND IN TAXES AND EVERYTHING ELSE BOYD COUNTY SUCKS AND I LIVE HERE,,,THERE ALL A BUNCH OF MONEY HUNGRY PIGS
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 6, 2008 at 03:21 PM
WATCH OUT YOU MAY NOT GET A CHECK AT ALL, I HAVE A FRIEND AT WORK, AND HE OWED SCHOOL LOAN AND THEY TOOK IT ALL, BUT 17.00 DOLLARS, AND ALSO, THERE WAS ANOTHER ONE THAT DID INJURED SPOUSE, AND THE GOV TOOK IT TO. SO DO NOT EXPECT IT . WAIT AND SEE IT RIGHT IN YOUR HANDS
Posted by: kENTUCKY on Jun 6, 2008 at 03:17 PM
To Anon Yes he is a joke, i tell him all the time that how much I hate dead beats.But there is a little more to that, he gives her money every week ,pays for all school clothes, all books, and shoes, needing at school, every thing that a child would need, and boy does she need alot, she is now 18, but he owes back pay now. it just makes me so mad, that I have to give up things for my kids, for another one,and yes the mother of her is very well off , i know that it does not matter, about her money, but , my kids do without so much and i have a 16 year old, and an 19 year old, never have seen child support myself, and that is what I bring up to him all the time, see what I go through. Maybe it is time to pack it up, and me and my kids go elese where, he really does not care that I have put my kids off, so many times for her, it seems like the more she gets the more she wants.Its not her fault, but she is old enough to know, hay enough is enough, we have bought her 2 cars already.
Posted by: SHANNON on Jun 4, 2008 at 06:02 PM
TO ANON: Good one! Some people also need to proofread what they have typed, and use proper english and puncuation. Now, where's my money!
Posted by: anon on Jun 4, 2008 at 09:09 AM
I am the one and only judge, Moron. Just kidding!!! Dont get your panties in a bunch. Its just that some of the people on here would not have to ask such stupid questions if they would read and/or listen to what has already been posted. There is over 250 posts, so start reading. And I'm just doing it to P*SS Off the stupid ones. Well, I guess it works!!!! LMAO
Posted by: Miranda on Jun 3, 2008 at 09:54 PM
I was supposed to have received my check on May 23rd which was a Friday and it came on May 27th (delayed because of Memorial Day). If you are wondering where the heck your money is, call this number, 1-866-234-2942 and be prepared to wait on hold for half an hour.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 3, 2008 at 06:27 PM
ANON1 SORRY YOU HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO WITH YOUR TIME EXCEPT MAKE RUDE AND UNFORGIVABLE COMMENTS. WHO MADE YOU JUDGE OF ALL PEOPLE. I THOUGHT WE HAD ONE JUDGE AND THAT SURE ISN'T YOU.
Posted by: vannah on Jun 3, 2008 at 04:41 PM
I got my stumulus check for the full amount promised . Last two were 23 , and it was sent may 30 , so i received it pretty quickly.
Posted by: B.J. on Jun 3, 2008 at 01:28 PM
I should have got mine on or around the 16th,for the direct deposit.And Im still waiting.
Posted by: SHANNON on Jun 3, 2008 at 10:16 AM
HEY "GOT MINE"! How did you get your stimulus already!? My last 2 of my social are 33, (you said yours is 38!)and the website says mine won't be MAILED and ISSUED until June 6th! Not fair, how does that work!? SO NOT RIGHT! Plus, i have not received a letter in the mail telling me what my amount is supposed to be. But, it does say on the website $1200 will be issued on June 6th. I need gas and food NOW! My boys eat alot, i can't keep up, and with them out of school for the summer, it's ridiculous. They eat contantly. At least during the school year they get the free lunches and breakfast, so i don't buy as much food. The gas here (KS) just went down to 3.62! COOL! and i don't have enough money to fill up, and i bet when i do have enough to fill up, the price will skyrocket!!!!!!! crazy how that works!
Posted by: COAL GROVE on Jun 2, 2008 at 09:37 PM
WATCH OUT IF YOU LIVE IN COAL GROVE, THEY WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY ! NASTY VILLAGE !
Posted by: jim on Jun 2, 2008 at 07:05 PM
i read the leter from the mom who was on foodstamps after her hubsand had heart atach she ha dto stay home i got hurt at work i cannot go bac to my job now i have a lung diease i can not go around any one sick i got a cold and it goes in to pnemonia i do not want to stay home i would rather work but i am to sick to do so i get foodstamps and anm on socialsecurity it is enought barley to pay bills but i manage church is a big part of my life i can go when my back will let me i have to get up and walk around at church can not sit to long do not judge everyone the same there are good people out there down on ther luck
Posted by: got mine on Jun 2, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Got my "BUSH MONEY" today by snail mail!!!last 2 digits was 38! YIPEEE now I can go fill my tank with gas and buy some milk and eggs!
Posted by: anon on Jun 2, 2008 at 05:18 PM
Dear Worried, I think your husband is a joke. Why isnt he paying child support to his ex-wife for his kid? I hope you never have any kids with him and expect to see child support payments, cause you know it aint gonna happen sister. And yes, you should recieve the money for you and your two kids.
Posted by: WORRIED on Jun 2, 2008 at 01:33 PM
I filed jointly, and claimed 2 kids. but I had to do an Injured Spouse, will I still get my money, I have worked to hard, for fork it over, to an ex wife, I was not the one that layed down to have her, I know that sounded mean, but hay it is the truth, I have my own 2 kids to worry about, I never even see child support, I have as far as went and got a Lawyer, and he even said that the State was a joke, but do I get my mopney...I worked to hard for my money
Posted by: Mary on Jun 2, 2008 at 09:55 AM
My last two digits were 21 and I got a letter stating that it would be deposited on May 30, huge let down. What going on with the checks were is our MONEY?
Posted by: anon on May 31, 2008 at 05:08 PM
your neighbor has got direct deposit and your will be mailed to you. dont get shook up it will be there.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 31, 2008 at 02:58 PM
My neighbor's last two SS# digits are 98 or 89, he got his stimulus check two weeks ago my last SS# is 02. I haven't got mine yet, why?
Posted by: confused for ANON on May 31, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I guess ANON we are not as "smart" as you!
Posted by: anon on May 30, 2008 at 11:57 PM
what a bunch of whiners, losers, and ignorant people. cant any of you read plain english?
Posted by: confused on May 30, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Okay it says to keep the letter you get beofre your check as we will need it for next years taxes....thought this was "free" money....whatever I knew there was a catch!
Posted by: Sharon on May 30, 2008 at 05:12 PM
I would like to let everyone know if you were due to receive your rebate already. It may pay to call and check on it.We filed jointly and my husbands last 2# of SS# are 00. We had not received any information so I called the IRS and finally got through. They said we had to resubmit our tax copies because they were seperated from they payment (lost). They show our payment but not the tax files. If I had not called it would be late in the year before they would have notified us. Now it is going to take 6-8 more weeks once they receive the copies.
Posted by: Let Down on May 30, 2008 at 10:55 AM
My husband and I filed joint tax return which I work full time and we only received 600.00. I know another couple who's spouse don't work and they received 1200.00, they also received a refund on their tax return. I would like to know how someone who didn't worked received more money. It was my understanding that if you didn't make at least 3,000.00 you wasn't intitled to any money and that included a stay at home spouse unless they were receiving a retirement or social security check...so what up...I think this whole deal is to catch the cheaters...
Posted by: cheryl on May 30, 2008 at 10:26 AM
My husband and I filed joint, I work full time and we only received $600.00. I know another couple who received $1200 and the wife didn't work and filed joint. I would like to know how she was intitled to it and I wasn't....
Posted by: to duh on May 28, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Um... we DON'T claim it on our taxes next year. That's the whole point. I can't believe you took the time to post that comment. Might want to use that time to pay a little attention to the world around you, duh!
Posted by: Truth on May 28, 2008 at 10:05 AM
We all know that there is something in this for Bush or we would'nt be receiving this little bit of money. Come on people you know when you are pumping that gas in your vehicles that money is going right back into the hands of George Bush. It's almost like he's giving everyone a loan and he gets his money back in gas. Because "WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" knows that we never get help unless there is something there for the Politics!!! I feel sorry for our Country it is going down hill. Everything is so expensive that we can't even afford gas and food. Is Bush going to send us all a check for some food to so we can feed our families. Well why not he sends it to other countries and takes care of them and what they need. What about our people and our homeless people!!! They are still on the streets being hungry while we're watching tv and watching Bush send in food and money for these other countries. Now what State is Bush for? The ones with all the Oil!! God Bless All!!
Posted by: duh on May 28, 2008 at 08:52 AM
the money will not be worth it next year when you have to claim it on your taxes
Posted by: anon on May 27, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Shannon, here it is $3.93-$4.19 and I have no idea about milk as I never go to store to buy it. It will come as one check Dee.
Posted by: SHANNON on May 27, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Gas here in Kansas is 3.73 and milk is around 3.78, what is it there!? It's getting ridiculous. I told my kids i was going to trade in my explorer for a YUGO or a motorcycle with a double sidecar! I live to far away from work to ride my bicycle (14 miles), or i would be doing that or walking.
Posted by: Dee on May 27, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Are the stimulus checks sent individually or as joint checks if you file jointly. My ss# was in group of first mailed checks to be issued and I have not received a check yet. In the notice from the IRS is said a letter would be sent prior to issuing the checks, we have not received the letter yet either. Please comment
Posted by: nightshade on May 27, 2008 at 04:13 AM
I think that I will spend mine on a tank of gas and maybe splurge on a gallon of milk if I have money left over! LOL
Posted by: just me on May 26, 2008 at 05:54 AM
I had my taxes filled out at an accountant and I did rapid refund, my check went to him. He called and let me know to come and pick it up.
Posted by: to RESA on May 25, 2008 at 08:08 PM
What have you done that says America owes you squat? Is it because your mom and dad (brother and sister) were able to procreate?
Posted by: RESA on May 25, 2008 at 03:25 AM
I HAVE NOT GOTTEN MY CHECK IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DIRECT DEPOSITED ON THE 9TH.WHEN THE GOVERMENT GIVES SOMETHING IT'S ALWAYS A HASSLE,ON ONE HAND I'M JUST GLAD TO BE GETTING A CHECK ON THE OTHER AMERICA OWES US THIS MONEY FOR ALLOWING FEW TO PROFIT AND MANY TO STARVE
Posted by: maddi on May 25, 2008 at 01:16 AM
Posted by: anon on May 22, 2008 at 11:41 AM Um no not everyone received theirs. Including me. The IRS told me that i had to resend in my taxs papers due to the fact that i surpassed the 6 week mark and my tax papers havn't even been processed yet. So yea I have to wait even longer which now im probably not going to be getting it. Oh and to your comment about If the shoe fits, No i don't know that half these people that you say are ignorant. I don't know them and so i don't judge them and neither should you.
Posted by: ironton on May 24, 2008 at 12:40 AM
i got my check it was mailed on the 16 of may i got it the 19 of may 1200 dollars
Posted by: anon on May 23, 2008 at 08:08 PM
no Sandy, they will or should keep this to pay back taxes for you.
Posted by: Juan on May 23, 2008 at 06:41 PM
I have been told that I am one of the lucky that will recieve it. I am also wondering how well was the information about when to exspect to see the money deposited into your account will be. I will definally be needing the money as that I am already behind on bills. Just want to say thanks to this I will be able to see my grand children in 3 years.
Posted by: tra on May 23, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Let me let you in on something..nobody was told.... If you let the filing or prep fees come out of your refund you will rec a paper check...You think someone would have said.
Posted by: Sandy McGarrah on May 23, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I forgot to put my email so I can recieve an answer
Posted by: Sdandy on May 23, 2008 at 01:18 PM
If you owe back taxes will you recieve a stimulus check.
Posted by: SHANNON on May 22, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Does anyone know how long it is taking from the time a paper check is scheduled to be mailed to actually get to you. I'm curious. Mine will be mailed June 6th. Should i expect it in 3-5 days like the IRS website says, or other places i have read "allow up to 2 weeks" to receive the check. Just wondering if anyone has gotten the paper check on time.
Posted by: anon on May 22, 2008 at 11:41 AM
well i guess everyone has received their money from uncle george. i havent seen anyone crying the blues now for two or three days. my work is done!!!
Posted by: Melinda on May 22, 2008 at 08:13 AM
HAHA TO THE PERSON WHO SAID WERE GETTING TAX BREAKS WERE NOT WERE SPENDING EVERY DIME WE HAVE ONTHE HIGH GAS PRICES AND HIGHER FOOD AND GOING TO OUR JOBS AND IT NOT MAKING UP FOR ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO CUT BACK ON WHERE YOU GO AND WHAT YOU BUY THE STIMULUS PACKAGE IS ONLY GOING TO COVER A LITTLE PERCENT OF WHAT WE HAVE ALREDY SPENT DUE TO THE PRICE HIKES ON EVERYTHING ELSE SO THIS WASN'T REALLY HELPFUL IF YOU ASK ME. NOT ONLY THAT OUR GREAT STATE DECIDES IF YOU WANT YOUR REFUNDS THAT YOU WORKED FOR BACK YOU HAVE TO PAY EXTRA WHICH I THINK IS BULL JUST TO HAVE IT DEPOSITED SO THAT'S WHY THE DIRECT DEPOSIT WENT IN SO FAST IS BECAUSE OF THAT. SINCE YOU WORKED FOR IT IT SHOULD BE YOUR DECISION AND YOU SHOULDN'T BE CHARGED BUT I KEEP FORGETTING OUR COUNTRY IS STARTING TO BE COMMUNISM, SO WHAT DOES MATTER WORKING PEOPLE DON'T HAVE A VOICE OR OPINION IN THE FILTHY RICH IDIOTS STEALING OUR MONEY. KARMA GOD WILL GET YOU BACK WHAT GOOD IS YOUR MONEY THAT YOU STOLE GOING TO BE GOOD WHEN UR GONE.
Posted by: Tam on May 21, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Still waiting
Posted by: Anonymous on May 20, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Anyone bashing the IRS. I personally think the IRS has done a great job getting out as many checks as they have on time given the amount of time they have had to organize the whole thing.
Posted by: Nancy on May 20, 2008 at 11:10 AM
so many neg. comments! Thank God for the extra money. And thank you Bush for the tax breaks!
Posted by: Greg on May 19, 2008 at 08:04 PM
Excuses excuses, the IRS has more excuses than swiss cheese has holes....
Posted by: anon on May 19, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Were you required to file or only file to get the refund? If you were required to file then your mom is not entitled to claim you as a dependent. Go to your preparer and discuss the situation to see if maybe it should be amended. good luck
Posted by: charlene on May 19, 2008 at 11:42 AM
hello people i am writing to encourage you all on your finances. we all need some type of extra money and i look at this as just a little help. i am not going to complain but i pray that this money that you will be receiving will be used to help you all in any way as possible. some people will not be getting any money and they are wishing they are getting even one dollar. remember to pray when you receive it and ask God, how will you want me to spend this money? when we do not give back to the Lord than the money will just leave you hands and pockets quickly. there are a lot of hungry people truely needing food and shelter but we are screaming at each other about 100.00-1,200.00 that will be gone soon. i pray that we all can come to know that we need Jesus in our lves.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 18, 2008 at 10:44 PM
I am not getting a stimulus rebate. I got married in September of 2007, before the marriage I lived with my mom while she put me through college. I did work part time and filed my taxes jointly with my husband, he works full time, has a son who we have every other day and he also pays child support for but did not claim him. Now since my mom claimed me which is correct( I am not complaining about that) my husband or I will get nothing. That doesn't seem right to me, he wasn't claimed just me. I guess I'm just bummed out but not all that surprised since thats the way things usually go. It's hard to catch a break! We are both hard workers, Owell I guess I shouldn't complain too much at least we still have our jobs. I was just wandering if anybody else is in a similar situation.
Posted by: anon on May 18, 2008 at 09:10 PM
if the shoe fits wear it maddi. if it wasnt for me this comment page would have ended weeks ago. and you know as well as i do some of these people on here are ignorant.
Posted by: To those complaining on May 18, 2008 at 08:52 PM
If you want the gov't to control gas, food and the cost of everything, go live in a socialist republic like the USSR. Oh wait, they realized that socialism wasn't the way to go. Capitalism is a great thing. The gov't can no more regulate the price of gas as they can the price of your Starbucks Mochalatta double frapachino. Last year, a poll was done that asked if gas prices were too high. Guess what? The overwhelming majority said prices were ok, esp. since a gallon of milk was $3-4, a gallon of gas should be, too. Guess what, shortly after that poll, gas prices skyrocketed and so did the price of milk. It is no longer supply and demand, it is about how much the gas companies want to make off of you and how much you will pay. Don't like the high prices of gas, drive less or car pool. Personally, I have had enough of gov't in my life, and I don't want them to tell me what I will pay for a gallon of gas or a loaf of bread.
Posted by: To Working Man on May 18, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Get your wife off the street corner and your head out of your butt!!! I worked ever day, my Husband worked everyday untill he had two heart attacks followed by a massive stroke. My job now is taking care of him and my two young children. Yes I get food stamps and welfare. We are waiting for his social security to start. Should I let my children starve just to make a low life form as yourself feel better? Grow up
Posted by: maddi on May 18, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Anon it's good and all that you want to try to help people but there isn't a point in you calling people babies and ignorant because it just makes you look even more ignorant. If you want to help do it where you don't insult people.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 18, 2008 at 06:48 PM
My check was suppose to come on the 2th my bf and my mother received their's and my last 2 of my Social Security number is lower then both of theirs and I havn't even received mine yet. I called the IRS and they told me they don't even have my papers or it hasn't even been processed yet. I think its stupid. It's nice to know that you can send in your personal information and not receive anything that they tell you that you will get. They tell me that if i don't receive it in the next 3 weeks i would have to refile which i shouldn't have to do because they can't seem to find my papers to process. So yeah i see why some of you are mad about not getting what they promised you.
Posted by: Don on May 18, 2008 at 05:31 PM
If a disabled person currently owes an overpayment from a pervious period of disabilty, and they have been takeing $50.00 per month out of the diability check each month, will they stiill recieve there Stimulas Payment?
Posted by: Chick on May 18, 2008 at 04:40 PM
If we didn't have to pay out the butt for food and gas we wouldn't need this stu[id check. And too all of you saying thanks for the help, you'll be putting your money in your gas tank this summer so Mr. Bush will be getting it all back. Thank him some more will ya???
Posted by: anon on May 18, 2008 at 04:32 PM
well, it looks like my last comment didnt make it on here. Anyway, to Michelle, I too hate to see these lazy people who wont work getting nice checks that we get to pay for. The only thing that I disagree with is some people who are disabled and cant hold down a job, can still get out and do things that need to be done. such as cutting wood, mowing grass, etc. These are things that may need to be done for them to survive. They cant afford a lawn man to take care of it for them. You dont know how many days these people are layed up in bed after they have done these chores. Congrats to you hard working tax payer on receiving the check on time.
Posted by: Hard working Tax payer on May 18, 2008 at 12:13 PM
We are a married couple who e-filed a joint return that was direct deposited, last 2 digits of my social are 91 and are $1200 stimulus check was in the bank just as it was supposed to be monday morning. Thank you G.W. for helping out when we need it.
Posted by: Michelle on May 18, 2008 at 09:35 AM
To WORKIN MAN- Loved your comment! I am so sick of hearing how the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Maybe the rich and middle class are needing to work harder so those who won't work can continue to sponge off the system! For people who can't work, that's OK. But for those who draw a Govt. check for disability and can still cut wood and build stuff YOUR TIME'S COMING! Hard working Americans have had ENOUGH!
Posted by: workin man on May 17, 2008 at 09:25 PM
good news! Bush has announced that the checks will be stapled to job applications and will be dropped under your work boots. If you do not have work boots- go get some-fill out the applications and go to work-then you won't need a handout. P.S. They are cutting off the welfare soon.
Posted by: Ken Tedesco on May 17, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Help the IRS is not giving married couples who filed a joint tax return 1200.00 .They are telling millions of married couples who filed jointly they will only receive 600.00 because they did not owe the IRS any money. This was not one of the qualification for this stimulus package .Millions of Americans are calling the IRS only to find there is an hour wait because people are calling in outrage of what the IRS decided to cheat the American Tax Payers. I am disabled tax payer please help .Ken Tedesco social security
Posted by: RAY on May 16, 2008 at 11:27 PM
ANYONE KNOW IF YOUR PAYING BACK TAXES WILL YOU STILL GET A STIMULIS CHECK
Posted by: Tam on May 16, 2008 at 07:39 PM
my boyfriend's was supposed to be in the bank this morning.........He called them and they said it would be another 2 to 4 weeks
Posted by: anon on May 16, 2008 at 01:15 AM
Well, the IRS has announced that it has made a mistake. Imagine that. It has forgot to send the $300 for qualifying children to thousands of taxpayers. So, if you didnt get what you were suppose to, then they will be mailing out more checks to you in July.
Posted by: www.irs.gov on May 15, 2008 at 11:38 PM
""IF"" anyone would "bother" to look at the IRS website and use the "calculator" you would know WHY your stimulus check is "less" then anticipated! you manage to fill in this little box with text; im sure you are capable of "reading" your 1040 or 1040A that you received from your tax preparer; the IRS tells you what lines to fill in; the calculator does the work for you! the website ALSO indicates the reason WHY individuals who used direct deposit did not receive their checks! we all have time to moan and groan about these checks yet we dont stop and look for the "obvious"..the IRS website! *anon...i think your suggestions are helpful but i dont think to many have listened nor do i believe anyone will "see" what i have stated; each has different circumstances; resulting in different dollar amounts for their check.* and MOST direct deposits do not post at the bank til the end of the business day or the next day.
Posted by: S on May 15, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Well alot of people aren't getting what they said we would get, mine is $300 LESS than what they are telling people..The poor get poorer, the rich get richer!
Posted by: anon on May 15, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Well, wonderin Im sorry I didnt see your previous comment. However it would be hard for me to tell you based on the income only. I need to know how many dependents you have and if they are under the age of 17 in 2007. Let me know or go to hrblock.com and use the rebate calculater. You will need to have your tax return to do this. Good Luck!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on May 15, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Hello..I received my stimulous check this morning in my account.It stated it would be deposited on May 16..So it was their a day early.It was only for 300.00.I have a fiance and he claimed our baby who was born in Dec.07..So he wont get his until July through a paper check.But the 300.00 is money I didn't have.So that will help with some bills.:)
Posted by: wonderin on May 14, 2008 at 07:45 PM
mr anon i asked you about our taxes you havent answered yet,whats up? i thought you could help but i think you are havin fun makin people mad...some of our friends have gotten theirs..and im tellin you guys to watch out if you owe back taxes they take it out of your money...but its only fair if you owe then you should pay!!!!this check bit is starting to get crazy,people are livin on nothing thanks to high gas and food prices!!!!!
Posted by: Richard on May 14, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Its money being borrowed from china! its not are money. because every 1 knowes that money borrowed needs to be paid back.so the intrest along with the money borrowed will come out of tax payers pockets!
Posted by: mona & james kedziora on May 14, 2008 at 04:14 PM
my stimulus check according to the irs web site it should have been in my account on the 9th of may it still is not here why
Posted by: looks like on May 14, 2008 at 01:24 PM
looks like people are counting the eggs before the chickens lay them.
Posted by: Brandi on May 14, 2008 at 08:58 AM
If they would lower GAS prices and the cost of FOOD, then we would not need the stimulus check. Keep the $$ and put gas/food prices back to normal. That is what would help us.
Posted by: realist on May 13, 2008 at 09:36 PM
this is just a pacifier for the country hoping for higher popularity for the prez. which will not work with me. besides, a large portion will go back to the family business. gotta buy gas ya know.
Posted by: anon on May 13, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Thanks, Just me, I really appreciate the kind words. Yes, I am in the tax profession. Been doing them for over 20 years. I have been trying to educate everyone and have offered to help them in any way that I can.
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