Tax Rebates and the Economic Stimulus
Recovery Rebate Checks are in the Mail!
Starting this week, you may be receiving a federal Recovery Rebate check, the result of the bi-partisan Economic Stimulus Package I worked on with House Speaker Pelosi, Republicans, and the President to boost the economy by putting money back into the pockets of American families, help create 500,000 new jobs, and offer assistance with the housing crisis. This was a good first step. But we need to do more.
I’m pushing for a second economic package to create jobs, speed additional assistance to families struggling to make ends meet, provide longer-term assistance for the housing market, and rebuild our country. Regrettably, President Bush is saying we’ve done enough. I don’t think workers and their families can afford to simply hope that the economy will improve. We must act now.
Will I be receiving a check?
If you filed your 2007 income tax return and owed taxes, you are probably eligible. If you don’t normally file a tax return but have earned income, social security income, Railroad Retirement benefits, or disabled veterans benefits of more than $3,000, you may still be eligible for a rebate. The credit phases out for those taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $75,000 ($150,000 for a joint return) or more.
How much money will I receive?
Individuals will receive up to $600, plus $300 for each qualifying child.
Eligible married couples filing a joint return may receive up to $1200, plus $300 for each qualifying child.
What do I need to file to get a stimulus check?
In order to receive a tax rebate, most individuals and couples filing jointly must file a 2007 tax return. Even though April 15 has passed, there is still time for retirees, disabled veterans and others who normally do not file a tax return to submit a 2007 form -- use this easy online form, call 1-800-906-9887 or 1-800-358-8832 for assistance in finding free tax services in our communities, or call 1-888-227-7669 to find an AARP tax assistance site.
When will I receive my rebate?
Checks have already started to go out from the Treasury to more than 130 million households. They will be issued over a period of months, and if you filed after April 15, your payment will be delayed.
More information can be found at the following links:
o The Internal Revenue Service Update on the Economic Stimulus Package
o More on the Economic Stimulus Package
o Treasury Fact Sheet on How the Economic Stimulus Package Will Benefit Americans
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