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“Stimulus” Ads on Facebook, Other Sites Do Not Ring True

14 March 2009

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Keep that adage in mind this tax season. There are a number of scams floating about which purport to get you more cash, faster. You should keep in mind that the government doesn’t use “middle men” to get you a refund faster or [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Stimulus Checks and 2008 Returns

13 October 2008

Taxpayer asks:
I was told by “somebody” that the stimulus checks we received will be deducted from our tax refunds for 2008? Is that true?
Taxgirl says:
Nope. The tax rebates are not taxable and will not be credited against your 2008 return – unlike the 2001 rebates which were credited against the 2002 returns. There [...]

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