2008 Tax Rebate Qualifications

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  • Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments 
    Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an additional $300 for each eligible child younger than 17. Millions of retirees, disabled veterans and low-wage workers who usually are exempt from filing a tax return must do so this year in order to receive a economic stimulus payment

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    Economic Stimulus Act of 2008

    As the United States economy heads toward a recession, the government has responded with the Economic Stimulus Act, a bipartisan economic package intended to stimulate the slowing economy by putting money back into the hands of American workers and businesses.Facts on Economic Stimulus Act:

    • Signed into law on February 13, 2008 by President George W. Bush.
    • Total package worth about $168 billion over two years and will add directly to the U.S. federal deficit.
    • Over $100 billion in advance payments (rebates) to 120 million American households.
    • Business incentives adding up to $44 billion in tax relief.
    • Allows nearly 200,000 home owners refinance their homes.
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