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Waiting on Another Federal Stimulus Check?

8 June 2011

Prepare to keep waiting. A flurry of dismal news including a somber May jobs report and a less than encouraging report from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sent stocks and spirits lower midweek. Traditionally, that combination of factors leads to talk of a federal stimulus to give the economy a bit of a shot in [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Disabled benefits in 2009

8 February 2010

Taxpayer asks: I heard that I can get more money back from my taxes this year because I am disabled. Is this true? I am on fixed income and it would help me. Taxgirl says: I think what you’re referring to is the one time payment for retirees and disabled persons as part of Obama’s [...]

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Tax Trivia: Stimulus Checks

26 January 2010

Update: We have a winner! It’s Travis! For the answer, see the comments! Our next tax trivia question for the giveaway is: In 2008, the IRS began releasing rebate checks as part of President Bush’s stimulus package. The original version of the stimulus capped the number of children who could be claimed for purposes of [...]

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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 [...]

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Hey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Eliminate Benefits for Having Kids

2 September 2009

David Smith writes: If I could make one change in the tax code, I would eliminate any benefits for having children. I chose to be single. I chose not to have children. I am appalled to see how much our tax system subsidizes having children. It is welfare, just put forth another way. I already [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Stimulus check and divorce

21 June 2009

Taxpayer asks: Hello, I am writing in behalf of my daughter who has a stimulus check from last year that she cant get cashed. She and her husband or soon to be ex have received a $900.00 check that she cant get cashed. He isn’t playing fair and has moved out of the state and [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: More Stimulus Checks?

11 March 2009

Taxpayer asks: Are we getting a second check in 2009? Taxgirl says: Not exactly. Beginning in April, employers will begin adjusting your withholding under the Making Work Pay Credit, giving you a few extra dollars in your paycheck. Phaseouts apply. Later in the year, those who are disabled or retired will receive a small check [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Don’t Look for a Second Rebate Check in the Mail!

19 January 2009

Taxpayer asks: I saw on the news that we will have a second check in February. I can’t find it again. Can you help? Taxgirl says: Wow. Just wow. I’ve received a slew of similar emails over the weekend. I don’t know where this info is coming from – or what news program might have [...]

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