If you’re one of many – and by many, I mean a quarter million – couples who did not received a rebate check due to an error matching your spouse’s married name and Social Security number, I’ve got good news! The IRS has changed its position on this issue. Last month, the IRS was adamant…
Taxpayer asks: I am serving in the military in Hawaii. My wife is not a US citizen and she has an ITIN number. I’ve read on the internet, including on your blog, that I will not qualify for the stimulus check because she is not a citizen. But my CO says I will. Who is…
Taxpayer asks: question, filed jointly with my wife, got a joint return, but at the time i got the stimulus, we’re separated and shes halfway across the country, the check has both our names on it, mine first, and i was the “main” filer or whatnot, ie, they used my social, so the problem is,…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Taxpayer asks: Hi Kelly! I just received my tax rebate, but it was for $600 and I am a single mom so I though it would be $900. I was just wondering how I go about figuring out which amount is correct. Will I receive the $300 later for my son? You are the only…
Taxpayer asks: We thought we’d get an early start on taxes this year, but it didn’t happen. My husband and I used Turbo Tax to do our taxes (we also have two young children) and at first, it said that we owed $1200 or something like that. So, we waited until last minute to redo…
Taxpayer asks: In may the refunds will be going out according to the last two digits of the SS#. If you filed jointly who SS# do they go by and by direct deposit do they mean your weekly paycheck or your income tax rebate? Thanks for your time. Taxgirl says: The rebates will be processed…