Anyone get their tax rebate yet?

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by CraigSca

Apparently Mom and the kids have fallen in love with an $800 Goldendoodle. In order to maintain some last gasp of masculinity I've been told I can call the dog a "dood".

That's unfortunate...

[DanGarion]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

I don't have anything against people paying lots of money for purebred dogs, but I have a wonderful mutt who we rescued from almost certain euthanasia. Every day there are great dogs killed because there's nobody to take care of them.

I can send you some links that will change your mind about purebred dogs if you'd like....

[MizzouRah]

I'm expecting $1800, which will go to a new swingset we just bought the kiddies. The rest to pay bills.

[DanGarion]

Just to get myself back on the subject. We haven't got our check yet, but we already spent it on new furniture. Although we already had that money, so I guess we are actually putting it in savings. We are buying a house eventually so we are saving up money for our fund.

[Buccaneer]

Not yet, should be tomorrow. We'll be getting $1800, which most of it will go towards airline tickets for the trips this summer. My wife is going to Florida and I'm taking my son to SF again, plus a side trip to Portland, Oregon.

[gstelmack]

Originally Posted by gottimd

I could be wrong but doesn't the $1,200 go against you no matter what next year (if you received it or whatever you received)? The gov't is saying "Here ya go, spend it" but what they aren't saying is that it is non-taxed money which you will be taxed for next year, no?

It's a rebate, so no it's not extra income, it's a return of taxes you already paid.

Unless of course you didn't pay $1200 in taxes, in which case it's just a way for the government to hand out more money to you in an election year...

[stevew]

Originally Posted by dangarion

That could have happen to any dog, regardless if it's from a shelter. Plus I guarantee you that a pure breed dog in the long run will cost you more. Basically you are buying a dog that has been inbred.

I should have been less negative, Freddie is amazing, and he would have definitely died. I was just bummed out cause the money was a big stress for the time it occured. At least the vet was nice enough to work with me, otherwise I would have had to put him down.

[Ksyrup]

Thanks for the link, heybrad. Mine is May 2nd.

[stevew]

Originally Posted by Simms

Didn't work for me, and I'm a 51. But I also didn't file until the evening of the 14th, so I'm not sure if I'm considered "in time" for the first wave (IRS site says you had to be *processed* by 4/15).

a guy at work was a 51 and it didn't work for him either. Im a 58, and it didn't work.

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Thanks for the link, heybrad. Mine is May 2nd.

Hey wait, that's tomorrow! I keep thinking May 2nd is Monday for some reason. I think I need to go to bed.

[ColtCrazy]

Originally Posted by heybrad

Where's my stimulus payment can be found here:

https://sa1.www4.irs.gov/irfof/IRServlet?app=IRACTC

It says I'm scheduled for deposit tomorrow. I might get GTA IV, but that's about it.

Keeps giving me an error that it can't find my information, even though I filed in February and double checked all the info.

[JeeberD]

It ain't working for me, either. Though I saw a schedule on another board that said I should get it around the 5th. Let me see if I can find it...



Direct deposit payment
Last 2 Digits of SSN - Check Deposited By

00-20 - April 28
21-75 - May 5
76-99 - May 12


Paper check
Last 2 Digits of SSN - Check Will Be Sent By

00-09 - May 9
10-18 - May 16
19-25 - May 23
26-38 - May 30
39-51 - June 6
52-63 - June 13
64-75 - June 20
76-87 - June 27
88-99 - July 4

[ColtCrazy]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

It ain't working for me, either. Though I saw a schedule on another board that said I should get it around the 5th. Let me see if I can find it...



Direct deposit payment
Last 2 Digits of SSN - Check Deposited By

00-20 - April 28
21-75 - May 5
76-99 - May 12


Paper check
Last 2 Digits of SSN - Check Will Be Sent By

00-09 - May 9
10-18 - May 16
19-25 - May 23
26-38 - May 30
39-51 - June 6
52-63 - June 13
64-75 - June 20
76-87 - June 27
88-99 - July 4

Thanks. According to that, I should have gotten mine on April 28. though I read somewhere that a lot of them for the 00-20 group are going out tomorrow (may 2) I hope so, not that I need the money, just would like it. We are doing our part to help the economy by buying some patio furniture and a little playhouse for our daughter. Saving most of it though.

[JeeberD]

Crap...looks like the table has been revised.

http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Last two SSN digits: Payments will be transmitted no later than:
00 through 20 May 2
21 through 75 May 9
76 through 99 May 16

PAPER CHECK

Last two SSN digits: Payments will be mailed no later than:
00 through 09 May 16
10 through 18 May 23
19 through 25 May 30
26 through 38 June 6
39 through 51 June 13
52 through 63 June 20
64 through 75 June 27
76 through 87 July 4
88 through 99 July 11

[Passacaglia]

99 over here

[ColtCrazy]

Okay, I didn't get mine today. I did my original taxes through Turbo Tax and did direct deposit through them so I figured it would do direct deposit on mine. The "where's my check" feature still doesn't work for me. Guessing that's a sign mine isn't ready. Not worried yet, but wondering.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

99 over here

Me too.

[Calis]

Got mine today.

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

Okay, I didn't get mine today. I did my original taxes through Turbo Tax and did direct deposit through them so I figured it would do direct deposit on mine. The "where's my check" feature still doesn't work for me. Guessing that's a sign mine isn't ready. Not worried yet, but wondering.

Seems like some folks may not be getting their money direct deposited if they used Turbo Tax...

http://wealthyreader.com/articles/tu...ent-questions/

[Lathum]

we used TurboTax and got ours

[Capital]

I haven't received mine yet...I'm guess it will go to our furniture fund

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Lathum

we used TurboTax and got ours

It is only if you payed your fees out of your refund check. I always do that, so I'm a-waiting the paper check. Of course, when I filed I knew nothing about a "tax rebate" coming. I've been using TT for years, because my job before required some complicated tax rules that TT covered well, and many other computer products did not. I could have done this years taxes through a cheaper route, but it was just easier to use the same product and let it transfer all the info over. Oh, well!

[Lorena]

We got ours and it's going towards credit cards and furniture.

[oliegirl]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Crap...looks like the table has been revised.

http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Last two SSN digits: Payments will be transmitted no later than:
00 through 20 May 2
21 through 75 May 9
76 through 99 May 16

PAPER CHECK

Last two SSN digits: Payments will be mailed no later than:
00 through 09 May 16
10 through 18 May 23
19 through 25 May 30
26 through 38 June 6
39 through 51 June 13
52 through 63 June 20
64 through 75 June 27
76 through 87 July 4
88 through 99 July 11

That sucks. I'm getting a paper check since I switched banks recently, I was hoping I'd get it sooner, but I'm a 25 so at least it's only the end of May. Oh well

[ColtCrazy]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Seems like some folks may not be getting their money direct deposited if they used Turbo Tax...

http://wealthyreader.com/articles/tu...ent-questions/

Thanks so much for that link. Okay, I can sleep easier. Getting a paper check is no biggie. I'm an 04 so it'll still get here in 2 weeks.

[Izulde]

I didn't make enough to qualify for the stimulus check. :P

[Danny]

Here's what I was referring to earlier in the thread. Quoted from an article

"To act as an advance payment, the initial rebate checks will be based off the taxpayer’s 2007 return. However, a true up calculation of the rebate will be necessary when the taxpayer files a 2008 return in 2009. By using a special worksheet, the taxpayer will reconcile the amount of the rebate they received in advance compared to the rebate they should have received based off the 2008 tax return information. For most taxpayers, the end result should be the same and no action is required. However, if the result is a positive number (underpaid rebate), the taxpayer will be able to claim the excess as a credit against 2008 tax liability. If the result is negative (overpaid rebate), the taxpayer will not be required to repay the balance to the Treasury.

An example of an underpaid rebate is as follows. A single taxpayer receives an advance $300 rebate check since he was considered a low-income taxpayer that had a federal tax liability of $150 on his 2007 return. However, upon filing a 2008 tax return, the taxpayer’s liability went up to $850, making him eligible for the maximum $600 rebate for a single individual. Therefore, the excess $300 rebate owed can be claimed as a credit against the $850 liability in 2008, leaving a net liability of $550."

And another from a different article.

"Second chance. After 2008, those who missed out on the rebate or received only a partial rebate get a second shot at qualifying with 2008 data when they fi le their 2008 return in 2009. This group includes those who did not receive a full $600/$1,200 check either because their 2007 income was either too low or too high, or they did not receive a full $300 child credit because their income was too high, as well as those who were not “eligible individuals” (or a child was born or adopted in 2008). They get another chance to claim the difference based on their 2008 tax return filed in 2009."

As I mentioned, my fiancee and I let our parents claim us as dependents which made us unable to receive the payment. However, my soon to be Wife and I on our 2008 return would be eligible for the stimulus payment. To me, this info posted above makes it sound like the $1200 will be taken out of our 2008 tax liability amount and should increase our refund in 2009.

Do others read this the same way?

[stevew]

pretty much danny.

[flere-imsaho]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

I'm 'rich' according to government standards. No check for me.

Same here.

Originally Posted by BrianD

Visit the Humane Society and do both.

++

Originally Posted by st.cronin

I don't have anything against people paying lots of money for purebred dogs, but I have a wonderful mutt who we rescued from almost certain euthanasia. Every day there are great dogs killed because there's nobody to take care of them.

Bear (who was slated for euthanasia) agrees:



I'll bet Craig's rebate that if he takes his wife & kids to a good local shelter they'll fall in love just as much with a recycled dog as they did with the Labradoodle.

Originally Posted by stevew

I should have been less negative, Freddie is amazing, and he would have definitely died. I was just bummed out cause the money was a big stress for the time it occured. At least the vet was nice enough to work with me, otherwise I would have had to put him down.

Oh definitely. After Bear had been with us for a few years he developed a back problem that had us looking at surgery. Luckily, physical therapy has helped him out greatly, so he won't have to go that route.

However, my brother-in-law and his wife got a Corgi from a "reputable" breeder that has later turned out to have serious back problems. Serious back problems that the breeder knew existed in the bloodline. And this is from, by all accounts, a reputable breeder of Corgis. They've spent waaay more on their dog than we have on ours (even taking food into account - Bear's a big dog).

OK, I'll get off my soapbox now.

[Lathum]

Jesus, the guy want's a dog from a breeder, give him a break.

If he wants to be an insensitve prick let him

[oliegirl]

I agree with what everyone has said regarding the dog...of course, it's Craig's $ so he can spend it however he wants...but IMHO, the only reason to buy a breeder dog is is you are going to be showing the dog in competition (and possibly breeding down the line), or the dog has a specific purpose and breed is a factor...a friend of mine trains dogs for K9 squad so there are specific breeds he can work with.

Unless you fall into one of those 2 categories, I'd say start scouting your local Craig's List for shelter listings, and/or Petfinder.com and pounce on a dog when it becomes available.

[stevew]

It finally gives me info on the "Where's my stimulus" page. I was a bit worried that i would get stuck with a paper check, but at least now I know for sure that it will be direct deposited.

Party time!!
(not)

[JeeberD]

It works for now as well, FWIW. It's going to be direct deposited in my account on May 9th...thanks for the birthday gift, Government!

[stevew]

I <3 the Gubment.

I guess basically they are just giving me my money back though.

[chesapeake]

The direct deposit hit the account last Friday, and the wife and I ordered our new recycled-content carpeting -- distributed, at least, by a US company -- for our basement. You have to love a country where you show your patriotism by government-subsidized consumption.

[duckman]

I had to fill out a 1040X yesterday because I left off my veteran benefits on my tax return, so my check will be here later than expected.

[ColtCrazy]

The link worked today. Mine is being processed by May 16....should get here soon after that.

[Honolulu Blue]

Got mine earlier this morning. I feel so... so... stimulated!

[stevew]

I <3 the gubment. Got mine today. I'll probably buy the kids a swingset.

[Butter]

Mine was in my account this morning. I'm sure the government is excited to know that I'm putting it in savings.

[miked]

Got mine. I guess visa wins.

[Chubby]

got mine last week

[SnDvls]

used Turbo Tax and was supposed to get it today...actually got it on the 7th

[Capital]

I just received mine today...

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Capital

I just received mine today...

Me too.

[JeeberD]

I didn't think it came in yesterday and I was kinda upset, but then I checked my old bank account and it was sitting in there. I could have sworn I had my tax return sent to my new account...

Ah well, the important thing is that I have it. Thank you, Govt!

[Dr. Sak]

I got my paper check in today.

[wade moore]

wtf.

I get my tax return direct deposited, but i just got a paper check for this.

[gstelmack]

You already got a check? Lucky.

[Galaril]

WTF! I haven't got the 1800 we have coming and really could come in handy with a second car needed for work. I did my taxes through turbo tax in the beginning of February and got my tax refund in May. I am fully eligible not over the 150k for married. This should of came to my bank account months ago (my ss# ends with the 20-39 range). I tried the IRS website and it said when I entered my info that no info on my check was available. I called the number and like the same for the last two months and gave me the message due to unusual high call volumes they couldn't help me. Geez what a pain in the ass. Anyone have any idea?