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Ask the taxgirl: Lost Stimulus Check

20 June 2008

Taxpayer asks:
Is there a remedy for a lost stimulus check?
Taxgirl says:
Are you sure that it’s lost? Or just not processed yet?
I would call the toll-free Rebate Hotline at 1-866-234-2942 and ask the IRS. You can also visit your local Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Like any good lawyer, I need to add a disclaimer: Unfortunately, it is [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Child Support

20 June 2008

Taxpayer asks:
Hi Kelly,
Is it true that is you owe back child support then you will not receive the tax stimulus?
Thanks,
Taxgirl says:
More or less.
That’s kind of a loaded question because it depends on a few factors… The IRS can withhold stimulus payments up to the amount owed for federal liabilities or state liabilities when the [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: IRS Rebate Help

20 June 2008

Taxpayer asks:
Haven’t received rebate check and can find no place to contact regarding its status. IRS site is no help. Is there a phone number which will get me somewhere? Thanks.
Taxgirl says:
Call the toll-free Rebate Hotline at 1-866-234-2942. You can also visit your local Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Like any good lawyer, I need [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Second Stimulus Check

20 June 2008

Taxpayer asks:
Our first check came and went. I have heard that they are considering sending another one. Do you think that they will send a second check?
Taxgirl says:
No. I don’t think a second check is in the cards – for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is the economy.
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Ask the taxgirl: Rebates and Missing Child Credits

20 June 2008

Taxpayer asks:
I am a single mom with 2 children. I only received a total of $300.00 for my stimulus check. Why? And what do I do?
Taxgirl says:
It sounds like you might be a victim of an IRS error. The IRS claims that the error has since been fixed and that they will send out [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Rebates and Foreign Jobs

20 June 2008

Taxpayer asks:
I am a US Citizen, living in Canada but commuting to the U.S. to work.
I filed a 1040 for 2007. I’ve read that I am eligible for the Tax Rebate, however, I have not received either notification letter. In addition, according to the last 2 digits of my SS# my check should’ve [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: 17 Year Olds and Tax Rebates

20 June 2008

Taxpayer asks:
My daughter turned 17 on Christmas Day. Can we get the extra rebate for her?
Taxgirl says:
Sorry, no. To claim the child credit for the rebate, your child must be under the age of 17 as of the end of the tax year (December 31).
But what a cool birth date!
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Ask the taxgirl: Rebates and Ineligible Spouses

20 June 2008

Taxpayer asks:
Good Morning Kelly, i have a question about the free goverment money that i did not received.
I have a SS, my son was born here , and my wife does not a have a SS yet… But she does have an Itin Number… I do all the taxes every year for us tree… Do [...]

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Rebates Push Deficit to Record Highs

11 June 2008

The economic stimulus payments – which qualify more or less as “free money” from the government – pushed the federal budget deficit to an all-time high of $165.9 billion in May.
The increase in the deficit includes $48 billion already paid out of the $168 billion planned payments for the economic stimulus plan.
Receipts for the first [...]

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Rebates Being Seized to Pay Taxes Owed to States

10 June 2008

Although the IRS website was careful to note that the rebate checks would be withheld to satisfy federal obligations, checks are being seized by states in order to satisfy past due state income tax obligations.
The seizures are part of the Treasury Offset Program (TOP). Under TOP, states may enter into agreements with the IRS [...]

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