| In case you didn't know it yet, the economic | | | | On these forms you will see instructions on which |
| stimulus package actually offers a one-time | | | | lines to use. Unlike the economic stimulus payment |
| rebate benefit for tax payers. All said, you may | | | | which is a separate benefit, the rebate credit will |
| qualify for this benefit if you fall under the | | | | be included in your 2008 tax refund for. You will |
| following categories: | | | | not be issued a separate check. |
| * You have not received your economic stimulus | | | | How much credit can you get? To make your life |
| payment. | | | | easier, you can simply have the IRS figure it out |
| * If you received less than the maximum 2008 | | | | for you. But if you are filing electronically, the tax |
| economic stimulus payment, which amounts to | | | | software should automatically do the math for |
| $600 for individual taxpayers and $1,200 for | | | | you. |
| married couples who filed jointly. You did not get | | | | On the IRS website you can use the Recovery |
| the full amount because your qualifying or gross | | | | Rebate Credit Calculator to help you figure how |
| income was either too high or too low. | | | | much you should claim on your 2008 return. TO |
| * You had a new baby in 2008. | | | | use this tool, you will need the amount of your |
| * If you could be claimed as a dependent on | | | | 2008 stimulus payment, if there is any. You can |
| someone else's return, but cannot be claimed as a | | | | find the amount on Notice 1378 or the Economic |
| dependent on another tax return in 2008. | | | | Stimulus Payment Notice, which the IRS sent to |
| * If you didn't get a valid Social Security number | | | | taxpayers. If you didn't get the notice, use the |
| in 2007 but received one in 2008. | | | | How Much Was My 2008 Stimulus Payment |
| To claim your economic recovery rebate credit, | | | | feature on the IRS website. |
| you need to fill in Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ. | | | | |