KidsHappen Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 that your stimulus check would not be processed until after you filed your taxes for 2007? That was not my original understanding but that's what the letter we received said. Exact words below: "To receive payment in 2008, individuals who qualify will not have to do anything more than file a 2007 return. The IRS will determine eligibility, figure the amount, and the payment." This will seriously delay our payment as we usually do not file until the last possible minute, after all extensions have expired. That's because we usually owe money and do not want to pay any sooner than we absolutely have too. What is your understanding of this matter? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyWithFourRugrats Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 that yes, you MUST file a 2007 tax return before you will be able to get the stimulus check. Even if you don't need to file a tax return, they want you to file a tax return so they can send you the check. So if you wait until the last possible minute after all of your extensions, then you will not get the stimulus check until after you file. That is my understanding at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.griff Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 yes, you have to file your taxes before you will be found eligible for the stimulus plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copswife Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Until you file, you don't get it. Once you do file, they will send your check. Also, the 2007 filing is what they base your number of children on. FYI for those that foster, you can claim your foster children if they are with you at least 6 months and 1 day. (more than half the year) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Not only do they use that to base your number of children on, but receiving it is income dependent, which was covered in that letter. So, the wealthy won't be receiving much if anything, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 My understanding is the same...you must/have to file your 2007 tax. Holly:iagree: with everybody else who posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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