IRS Tax Stimulus Payment
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You are eligible if…
You have a valid Social Security Number
You have a total of $3,000 or more in qualifying income
Qualifying Income
Ø Earned Income
Ø Social security benefits (including social security disability payments)
Ø Certain railroad retirement benefits
Ø Certain veterans’ benefits
Ø Nontaxable combat pay
How do you apply for the stimulus payment if you only receive Social Security and you do not have to file a tax form?
File Form 1040A
***The IRS will mail special information packages to recipients of Social Security or Veterans Affairs benefits to help them get their 2008 economic stimulus payment.
These packages contain everything the recipients will need to file a 2007 tax form.
The package is called Package 1040A-3 and you can access it on the IRS website at:
If consumers need further assistance, refer them to:
Ø The IRS hotline: 1-866-234-2942
Ø One of the local tax preparation sites (senior centers, etc.)
Ø Mail the form to:
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Center
Kansas City, MO 64999-0099
*** If you do not normally file a tax return you have until October 15, 2008 to file a return and still receive the Economic Stimulus Payment. *****
