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The IRS referred to 2007 tax returns for determining eligibility and the amount of 2008 economic stimulus payments. Eligible individuals were given an extended deadline of October 15, 2008, in which to file their 2007 returns in order to receive 2008 economic stimulus payments. The Recovery Rebate Credit for 2008 tax returns is for people who didn't receive the full economic stimulus payment ($600.00 per taxpayer, $1,200.00 Married Filing Jointly) but who might be eligible now for some or all of the unpaid portion.

But if you didn't file a 2007 tax return by October 15, 2008, then you're not eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit for 2008 tax returns. Recovery Rebate Credits won't be mailed as separate checks, as the 2008 economic stimulus payments were. They'll be added into taxpayers' refunds.

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Can You still get my tax refund check from 2007?

Sure. Most people can get their 2007 refunds until April 15, 2011. But it is too late to get the stimulus check based on your 2007 tax return that was mailed in 2008. If you did not get your stimulus check, you have a second chance to get a stimulus check based on your 2008 return which you are filing in 2009.


Can you still get your tax refund check from 2007?

Sure. Most people can get their 2007 refunds until April 15, 2011. But it is too late to get the stimulus check based on your 2007 tax return that was mailed in 2008. If you did not get your stimulus check, you have a second chance to get a stimulus check based on your 2008 return which you are filing in 2009.


How do you apply for a stimulus check?

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What month do you get your stimulus check from 2008 tax return?

There isn't going to be a check based on your 2008 return unless you didn't get the maximum stimulus based on your 2007 return. If you didn't get the maximum based on your 2007, you may be entitled to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2008 return. The Recovery Rebate Credit will reduce the balance due on your 2008 return or increase the refund due. This year's stimulus is going out to Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Veteran's Disability recipients only and is not based on your 2008 return.


If one is self employed and had no income in 2007 can they still get the 2008 tax refund?

To receive the economic stimulus payment, you must have at least $3,000 of gross income for 2007.


When was A Stimulus for Reason created?

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Will you get a tax stimulus for 2008 taxes?

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If you filed a 2008 tax return how much would your stimulus check be?

if you filed a 2008 tax return how much would your stimulus check be?


Is the 2008 dec stimulus package approved?

No


Is the 2008 stimulus check considered income?

No


If you worked in 2008 will you receive a stimulus check for you and your children?

No.


Can you still get a stimulus check for 2007 if filed after the cut off date?

Actually no...your too late to file for the Stimulus check (as all the news reports and papers were advising you back in November)...but, under certain circumstances you may qualify with your 2008 tax return filing.