Confused About IRS Rebate Checks? Get Your Answers Here.

it wil be mailed on may 16 and the irs said alow 2 weeks from that date if it does not get there call them.

Q. If I live in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, will I get a stimulus payment?

A. In many cases, the answer is yes. But special rules in the law apply to these five U.S. territories (possessions). In general, the tax authorities in each possession will make stimulus payments to eligible residents. The law provides guidelines under which the Treasury Department will make payments to each possession for this purpose. People in these areas with questions about the economic stimulus payments should contact their local tax authority.

And how do you think the mother of the children who didnt receive your husbands child support on time feels? The children come first. My advise to you to get another job and dont fall behind on your support.

I thought about your situation some and dependent on your circumstances, you may qualify for an "Injured Spouse" to get at least your share. The IRS Q & A is as follows:

Q. I am filing a joint tax return with my spouse who has a past-due obligation. How can I ensure that I still get my share of our joint stimulus payment?

A. In this situation, you are considered an injured spouse. To get your share of a joint income-tax refund, as well as your share of the stimulus payment, you can file Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation. You will get your share of these payments, and your spouse’s share will be applied to his or her past-due federal or state income taxes or non-tax federal debt such as student loans and child support. Your allocation request will be processed more quickly if you attach Form 8379 to your regular 2007 federal income tax return. [New 3/25/08]

Good Luck

yes they will take it all we owe 6oo.oo my boyfriend will get 300.00 back so it goes to the revenue and recovery.then we only owe 300.00 yea.i know its hard when your in debt,and if your payments are hi send in 50.00 amonth if you cant afford it.thats what we do.my boyfriend had a back injury and oed 6000 in back support it payed all of it then he got behind the kids are 18 no so were almost there good luck

Since the IRS is already taking your refunds for back child support -- the rebate check will be taken too. Depending on how much you owe and the amount of your rebate, you will get any money over what is due for child support. If your check is less than the amount owed - it will just reduce your debt.

I think that it is so unfair if they take my rebate check for child support. My entire income tax return of $3,416 was a taken, I am in debt with child support because i was out of work for years due to epilepsy. I finally started working again after struggling with my condition, I have been paying my child support weekly (current and back pay) faithfully for the past 21/2 years. I just feel like it is not fair, I have a medical condition that i was denied disabilty for, but I am still penalized. My daughter's family earns more income than I do, I need this check for my immediate bills but it is going to a past due debt that I have been paying on. I am the only one working in my house but that does not matter. I think this is not right but I know all of the bitter mothers and fathers who receive support for kids will not see it the way I see it. I need this to provide food and housing for my younger kids, this is really a heartbreaker. I caused an 11 car pile up after having a seizure and this is going to hurt me more. What do I do? I guess the only thing to do is accept it.

i asked the same thing did mine that way and was told no...

There is a possibility as shown below but MOST people using this program had a "Refund Anticipation Loan" or filing fees withheld from their refund. Either case results in a mailed check. But if you paid fees upfront and took no RAL, this Q & A applies:

Q. I chose to have my tax refund deposited onto a "stored value card" or debit card through the professional tax preparer I used. Will my stimulus payment be directly deposited onto that same stored value card or debit card account?

A. Yes, unless you entered into a financial agreement with your tax professional to receive a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) or had your tax preparation fees deducted from your refund and were issued a Refund Anticipation Check (RAC). Of course, you cannot receive direct deposit of your stimulus payment if the stored value card or debit card account has been closed. In any of these circumstances, you would receive your economic stimulus payment by paper check. [Updated 5/9/08]

I also got the emerald card and was concerned, so I called the number on the back of my card and it tells you that if you had your refund put on it that you will be getting a paper check in the mail. I hope that helps, you can call for yourself if you want to.

I also got my refund on the emerald card, I called the irs and they told me that I would recieve a paper check!

My ss number is also between 70-75, and i haven't received my refund either. they were supposed to be deposited on the 9th, but it wasn't. i also checked the website and it said no information available.

my ex-husband whose last two ss are 70 - got his $600 showed online in bank a/c 5/2 and was there on 5/5-go figure - he is #70.... my husbands is 38 and we haven't seen a dime>>>> there seems to be lots of confusion re:these checks and the timeline given by the government.....hope the above helps - they say that all checks will be into the banks by end of week for direct deposit.....

yep iunt your chickens before they hatchf you did your tax threw hr block and did a ral and you did direct it will come in paper check,i was expecting mine the ninth i blew my paycheck like an idiot.and now im broke untill next payday dont be a fool and co

So i was at work today asking the same ? because i should of had mine on the 9th also. Come to find out if you had you tax fees taken out of your return, and or did a rapid refund thing you will be getting a paper check. So expect the end of June now. i know its terrible

Mine is 34 too and have not got mine yet either and here it is the 12th

if you filled taxes youreself or with an accountant and had the money taken out of youre tax return instead of the bank you will get a paper check. just another loop hole by the govertment.

mine ends in 11 and i have no back taxes ,student loans or back child support and i havent recvd mine 5/13/08

mine ends in 97 and it has been wired to my bank account yesturday

I got direct deposit and i haven't recieved it yet and my last to digits are 16 and still haven't received andything yet. where can i go to find when i get it.

MINE ENDS 09.QUIT COMPLAINING,BE HAPPY YOUR GETTING ANY EXTRA AT ALL.

Why shouldn't we complain!! Gas prices are crazy, people not having money to pay for food not to mention housing problems! If the government say we are going to get it- THEN GIVE IT TO US!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't received mine yet either & I fall within the 70-75 last digits. I checked my status online & it also said it couldn't verify my information. ?? If we don't get it & we qualify....who do we contact? Anyone know?

My last numbers are 17, I filed at the end of Jan., and I did direct deposit BUT only today was I able to get any information on the website on when I will receive my check...in a week and a half. Before that, it said it was unable to verify my information... I also read that if you had prep fees taken out of your refund before direct depositing, it will take longer. So, if the website says it cannot verify your information, it's at least two weeks until you will get your check.

You neede to be under 17 the entire year last year. So, if you turned 18 on December 31, 2007 or before you are not eligible. And anyway, your sister shouldn't have gotten the check your parents should have.

Sorry to hear of your situation, but I'm finding that a LOT of tax returns MAILED in April, have not been (or are just now being) processed. Sadly there were a number of companies that would have allowed you to EFILE for free. Then the return is processed QUICKLY and normally doesn't result in delays.

My parents are in the same boat, but my Dad who was a tax preparer had a stroke and could no longer see the computer -- by the time I got there -- their return was already mailed. Their rebate is still in waiting.

Sorry, but you're stuck with waiting. Keep checking the "Where's my stimulus payment" in IRS.gov --

Good Luck

Since you owed, you probably did not file for direct deposit -- I would expect a mailed check.

Unless there is a TOTAL REVERSAL -- this REBATE will have no affect on your 2008 tax return. It is NOT an ADVANCE REFUND (like in 2002-2003) which then had to be deducted from the next years tax refund. The rebate is to be free and clear -- just spend it wisely.

Good Luck

H&R block sent me an email stating that the stimulas money is an advance on 2008 tax year. I sent an email to my local news reporters to investigate but have not heard back. You could call IRS or H&R Block

sounds a little fishy to me. You should contact the Irs it could be a scam! good luck everyone. still haven't gotten mine. keeping my fingers crossed for next week!

I can't say what you should do, but if it was ME -- I'd quickly get a credit report on you BOTH. I can't say this is what is happening for sure, but remember Social Security numbers and NAMES are being sold to illegal aliens and other unscrupulous characters specializing in IDENTITY THEFT. It is entirely possible that someone used your social security numbers to work and filed for a tax refund, had moved away from their address, had the check returned to the IRS -- and the IRS matched the SSN/s to YOU!

PLEASE BE CAREFUL -- my wife was a victim of identity theft and sadly -- YOU HAVE TO PROVE YOU ARE YOU!! Was COSTLY INDEED !!!

GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your son had to be UNDER 17 on Dec 31 2007 to get the 300.

The feds think that if you have a 17-year old, they should be able to support themselves by working full time. Mine didn't get one either. What a joke, huh?! Especially considering that most of my money goes to this child who "doesn't count".

Stop being a greedy little heffer!

This administration is the greedy heffers. $300 verses the billions of tax breaks that go to corporate interests! Suck a rock! A single parent of a 17 year old full time student should have received more than a lousy $300!! If it's good for Enron - - it's damn sure good for us!

I filed with h and r block. My ss number ends in 31 I direct deposited my taxes and I have still not recieved my check I was supposed to have it by the end of last week; so dont feel bad.. It is pretty crappy when people are losing their jobs and have kids do what they are supposed to and cant rely on money they are depending on to make the big purchases they need. School, washer dryer doctor bills.; I think it is crap.

if you want to check on their web site irs.gov it says for mailed checks with ss# ending in 73 will get it by june 27

I also filed with turbotax, paid for the fees out of my bank account (not subtracted from the refund) and should have received my payment on the 9th....its now the 12th and my account is still as empty as it was friday. on the other hand my brother has already gotten his check in the mail even though i filed his the same way, except that his dd was rejected by the bank for some reason...has any one gotten any news on why its being delayed for some people and others are flying right through?
thanks

I AM A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED ALSO. MY HUSBAND AND I FILED JOINTLY THROUGH TURBO TAX IN JANUARY. SUPPOSIDLY OUR DD SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE BANK MAY 9TH. NOPE!! NOT THE CASE! HERE IT IS MAY 14TH. I DID READ SOMETHING ABOUT ELECTRONIC FILERS RECEIVING A PAPER CHECK INSTEAD OF DD (BECAUSE OF FEES DEDUCTED FROM PREPARATION). SO DOES THIS MEAN I WON'T SEE MINE UNTIL JUNE 27TH???? I WISH SOMEONE COULD SHED SOME LIGHT ON THIS.

When you elected to have your fees taken from your refund -- a temporary account was set up in THEIR bank and the IRS directed deposited your refund to them. THEY in turn took their money and direct deposited your part to YOUR account. The IRS doesn't have your account number on the electronic return they received. Hence no choice but to Mail your check..

Sorry

I haven't received my check either, and i filed on turbotax as well. I have been waiting on it ever since the 9th, and am in need for it. I did, however google tax rebate calculator, tho, and on the third down it will ask you some questions and tell you how much you should get. It told me only 300 and then said something like "unless i have unpaid tax liabilities". so i dunno if i'll even get it now since i haven't yet.?

I did my taxes on Turbo tax also. I paid the fees up front not out of my refund. My direct deposit says it is from the IRS not a bank. I should have gotten my refund on May 9th, and am still waiting. I know my sister did the same thing with Turbo Tax and received her refund on day one. Anyone have any idea how this works. I called the IRS and they told me all Turbo Tax are paper checks, which is not true, so you can't even rely on them for accurate information.

Hi there. I just read your comment. I also did Turbo Tax. And I went to IRS.gov today and typed in "wheres my stimulus refund?" in the search box and I put in my social, # of exemptions and filing status and it shows me getting my direct deposit this friday. So whoever said all turbo tax is paper checks, they lied. Hope this helps.

I did taxes for people using my turbo tax software and the ones who did direct deposit and were to get there's on the 2nd got there's. The one due there's the 9th are still waiting as am I.

You probably only got the minimum payment of $300 for yourself and then the extra $300 for your daughter. That's what is happening to me. I'm getting only $300 for myself and then $300 for each of my children. You can go on the irs.gov site and go to "wheres my stimulus payment." You have to enter your social security number, what you filed as, and how many exemptions, then it will tell you how much you're getting and why. Good luck

I am sure you did, but you probably only got 300 for yourself, not everyone got 600 for themselves.. it is between 300 and 600 and child 300

on your 1040A form add lines 35 plus line 32 if it is less than $600 that is why you received less that is if you are single. If you are married it has to be over $1200. This is called net taxibility. The smaller it is the less you get.

So MANY ways this could be a mess --- number 1- do you have to file state taxes? 41 states have taxes on income. Tennessee is among those who don't have State income taxes (except on stocks and other dividends).

However, based on your comments you seem to be used to getting a state tax refund. Did you not receive copies of all the tax returns she/he prepared for you? If not, get them from her/him. You can contact the state you live in by going online and finding the contact numbers for your particular state. They will usually ask you info from your tax return to validate it is you though.

Have you tried the IRS "Where's my stimulus payment" at http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=181665,00.html

If there is no record a number of things may have happened. You should contact the "preparer" and find out what happened. Hopefully, this person didn't file for you, charge you and then have the tax program filing fees withheld from your refund causing you to receive a check not direct deposit for the rebate. (your Federal refund would still direct deposit) (for more info about that mess scroll through these questions and answers).

Hopefully, your family friend didn't screw over you, but if you not getting any answers from 'em, I'd be upset. If for some reason she didn't file a necessary state return and you're owed money you can still file it without penalties or interest -- if you do owe the state there could be - depends on your state.

GOOD LUCK

As long as they didn't CLAIM YOU as a DEPENDENT and you made $3000 or over you should get your Stimulus Rebate. Barring your owing taxes or debts "flagged" by the IRS of course.

I spoke with H & R Block on Fenton pkwy. office yesterday and their stance is that regardess of fees taken out, ect, as ong as it WAS NOT an emerald card...other cards ok, you should get your funds direct deposited.

It sounds like your girlfriend had a deduction based on the fact she filed single and made over 75,000 (part of phase-out clause). You however were paid based on your net tax liability (look at lines 52-57 if you filed 1040 form) not your AGI. Maybe you should study up a little longer before being so judgmental of others.

Oh and for the record, it's IGNORANT. Just one "G" smarty pants.

Only has 1 "G" in it -- GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I filed turbo tax and got mine on friday.. the day i was supposed to , but my mom did not. We both used the same turbo tax to file. I think its an individual thing.

For one, you need to calm down. Your message yells at others, it doesn't help them understand. I got on here to find comforting answers about a stupid idea to hand out money that a lot of people have now depended on. You didn't help ease that anger, you fed it. So before you open your laptop and start typing like you know who you might be talking to, think again. No one wants to read what you have to say when you mock the reason they are reading your opinion to begin with.