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Submitted by ladybug on Thu, 02/14/2008 - 19:56
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I receive ssdi $12,000.00 yearly. I normally don't have to file a tax return but read on the irs site and from social security that if people that receive payments such as mine that don't normally have to file a tax return should file one this year to receive part of that stimulus package. I talked to a lady at the IRS and she said to use the 1040A and to put that income on line 14. My question is this: How do I complete this...(I know dumb question) but I really don't know if this is going to work, if it does I probably have to file a paper return right? :roll:

Any answer to this question will help greatly.


Hit one of the Free File Alliance sites... I like statetaxfreedom.com [TurboTax]. You can prepare and e-file a federal [and state, if needed] for free in just a couple of hours. They'll automatically put the numbers on the correct lines, based on your answers to simple interview-style questions. You can do the entire thing right threr, including your signature. You also get a copy to print for your records, or you can print a paper return and mail it in.


Submitted by unclewulf on Thu, 02/14/2008 - 21:40

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Lady, the sites Unclewulf is talking about will walk you through everything. It will ask you questions and you answer them.. if you are not sure how to answer there is a help button and it is really easy...and if you have a problem or question that the help will not answer, you can save it until you get the answer to your question. When you go back, it will pick up where you left off.


Submitted by RoxyNY on Fri, 02/15/2008 - 03:27

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I use the site that unclewulf is talking about and I love it. I can file my federal and state tax with no problems.

I am glad you were able to file easily and hope you do get the money. This will make filing worth it.

Anyone that is expecting to get this refund advance must file a tax return. So for anyone out there that is expecting this refund - make sure you file your returns.

I have been told this is an advance on our tax refunds for 2008. Does anyone know if this is true. I was going to change my withholdings for this year because my refund was so large this year but this advance makes me a little nervous.


Submitted by spatterson_40 on Fri, 02/15/2008 - 16:09

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whoever you are amy,back off.i will not tolerate
shots at members here by a guest.


Submitted by paulmergel on Thu, 02/28/2008 - 08:18

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Well I believe having worked a number of years and paying taxes all the time entitles me to a refund it is not my fault that I have a chronic illness that has no cure I believe I deserve this just like healthy people. I wish that I could work since I am only 42 and have to live off a $1000.00 from social security. :twisted:

Do not appreciate your comments amny since you don't know the whole story.


Submitted by ladybug on Thu, 02/28/2008 - 09:31

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I filed taxes, and DID get a refund. Din't have to owe Federal Tax..but, DID owe a little in State Tax. I'm a single mom.As I'm hearing, on the news, only those who file taxes, for 2007, are eligible for this 'rebate'. Did I understand that correctly? (Someone please 'enlighten' me). However....I know a few people that recieve income that is NOT taxable (which, in my opionion, shouldn't make a difference about whether or not they get a 'rebate'.) And to comment on a few of this posts.......EVERYONE has issues,..whatever they may be. I think people have every right to say, " unless you walked in my shoes....". I think EVERYONE should be entited to this rebate....there shouldn't be 'stipulations' to it.


Submitted by sdchargers_63 on Thu, 02/28/2008 - 22:27

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You have to file a return in order to get a stimulus payment. You don't have to owe or pay taxes, but you must file a 2007 return. The Infernal Revenue Sadists use those returns to determine eligibility, and figure out where/how to send the payments.

[color=DarkRed]No return for 2007 = No stimulus payment.[/color]


Submitted by unclewulf on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 17:34

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I think it's horrible that the Governement can put SOO many stipulations on things. Like the Rebates....it's probably those who CAN"T file Tax Returns (for whatever reasons) that need the money most..no matter HOW much ( or how little) it may be.


Submitted by sdchargers_63 on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 19:16

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They are using the taxes that are filed to know who is where and how much to give them, they have a special 1040 for those who don't normally file taxes. I think using the taxes for dispersing this is a good idea, and that you must have made the $3000, many, many, many, many times people work and quit, earning much less and get back six times more than I do and I go to work everyday. I get reallllllllllllllly irritated around tax season, with the people who barely work and get back the huge check. I think if the work is there and they don't take it, NO refund. It is time people start holding their own, we have toooooo many lazy, healthy young individuals who chose not work, can and choose not too. I don't feel that I should be supporting them or their offspring. Not being mean here, just would like to take home a little more of my paycheck every once in a while.

With the stimulus package, it is going to go on weather you made $3000 or not, you can go to irs.gov, put economic stimulus in the search and all the different scenarios will come up. good luck sdchargers, I know that you work hard, see you on the other forums. You should qualify for this right? Does not matter if you owe or not, if you owe, I think they will keep the part that you owe and give you the rest.


Submitted by jos82003 on Tue, 03/04/2008 - 11:21

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i think I DO qualify. I DID file taxes and DID get a refund. I agree....if people are able to work, why don't they? Having job, for several years, gives you some kind of 'credit' on your part. Having a billion jobs, within several years looks 'bad' on you. I DO work hard. I think those people ( that are able to work) and DO work, have more self-respect for themselves.


Submitted by sdchargers_63 on Tue, 03/04/2008 - 18:22

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you said i didnt make enough i made lil over 10,200 so why dont i get it


Submitted by on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 11:22

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HI
My partner is the sole earner in my house hold... he earns under $40,000 and paid tax last year..
I paid tax out of my centrelink payments and recieved tax back, i earnt under $10,000 , and it says all tax payers are eligible, but does this include me?


Submitted by on Thu, 02/12/2009 - 20:34

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Hello, GUEST. I think the above posts were talking about the Stimulus Package that people received last Summer. I DO know the Government has some kind of 'Package' to bail-out the Banks, dealerships, etc., THIS year. However.....I don't know anything about another 'Package' for 'us' THIS year.


Submitted by sdchargers_63 on Fri, 02/13/2009 - 08:07

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