So, it turns out that I was wrong.
But the IRS was more wrong.
Way wrong.
It turns out that up to 350,000 households did not receive the $300 per child owed them as part of their economic stimulus rebate payments. The IRS blames “human error” and “computer glitches.” According to the IRS, taxpayers are to blame (!) for not checking a box on paper returns; two computer software systems were also not properly processing the information.
The IRS now believes that it has identified those affected taxpayers and will notify those taxpayers by letter. The checks for the child credit will not, however, be mailed until July.
The IRS has advised that the affected taxpayers do not need to contact the IRS or file additional paperwork. They’ll take care of it. You believe them, right?
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And this is surprising why?
Its good that they found their error. Hopefully there won’t be anymore errors.
It was bound to happen. No one (or agency) can be perfect millions of times. Mistakes are going to happen. But blaming the taxpayers?
Did you check the wrong box, Taxgirl?
Wonder how much that little debacle cost us taxpayers …
I got a direct deposit from the IRS. It took me by surprise, because I didn’t realize they were going to deposit my rebate. Then, a couple of days later I got the letter in the mail. Another example of our efficient IRS.
the bottom line is , that our government ,who we trust, sure does like to dump their mistakes on every adult and now there taking a shitttt,on our kid go figure
You TRUST them!!! REALLY??????
OH it’s just a small mistake (350,000)! Do you know how many homes with children were counting on that income for some relief from the high prices of everything!! Why do the middle income people always get mugged by everyone, and take it? Be warned these days are coming to an end, if the Gov does not take action crime will be out of control. everyone for themselves is going to get ugly!
Well thats the problem, I was one of those households – its July 23rd and still no check and irs.gov has nothing on the web site to check status. Very frustrated
So what should I do if I haven’t received the check for $600 for my two daughters yet? Call the help line? It’s November…
Please assist a single working father in North Carolina; primary custody of two teenage daughters. Where can I chat with those in my situation re. child support, medical contributions, property disputes, visitation rights. Intrastate issues with California. Also interested in pay per minute legal advice for NC re. CA Thanks