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Ask the taxgirl: Stimulus Checks in 2009

28 September 2009

Taxpayer asks:
I haven’t done my taxes in 3 years, I don’t owe the Feds any$, will I get the stimulus funds every1 else got once I do my taxes? (via twitter)
Taxgirl says:
By law, the IRS is not able to make any economic stimulus payments after December 31, 2008.
But all is not lost. Assuming [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Recovery Rebate Credit and ITINs

31 March 2009

Taxpayer asks:
I have a query on the recovery rebate for the year 2008.
Let me explain my status as of last year and current year.
Last year :
Tax filed as “Maried filling jointly”
Myself – have SSN
Wife – ITIN
KID1 – ITIN
Since my wife didn’t have an SSN, we didn’t qualify for the stimulus package, which I agree upon.
This [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Late returns

19 March 2009

Taxpayer asks:
Hi,
I’m very disorganized and still haven’t filed my 2007 taxes (as of March 2009!). I’m planning to file in April 2009. Of course, I did not receive an Economic Stimulus Payment in 2008.
I’m single, and I definitely have taxable income and will owe taxes. Will I be eligible for the Recovery [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: RRC & dependents

12 March 2009

Taxpayer asks:
Hi Tax Girl,
I thought I’d see our accountant today but she’s out, then I found out about you!
My parents claimed me as a dependent in 2007 because they paid for my last semester of college (although I did work and live on my own most of the year). I was an independent in [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Do I Qualify for the Recovery Rebate Credit?

29 January 2009

Taxpayer asks:
We were granted the full rebate but granted a partial rebate as that the difference was applied to IRS taxes owed, would we recive that difference this year?
Second question, my son did not work in 2007, worked in 2008, he is a dependent/student on my return, can he file for the rebate. I understand [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Rebate Check for 2008 Baby

21 January 2009

Taxpayer asks:
I received my stimulis check for me and my husband and 5 children. We had another baby March 24, 2008. Can I get $300 for him as well and how can I get it?
Thank you.

Taxgirl says:
Yes, you can claim your newest dependent on your 2008 tax return (assuming you otherwise qualify) [...]

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