Rebate Checks Fact sheet about the 2008 tax year Economic Stimulus Package or "Recovery Rebates"
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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The only income I receive is Social Security Retirement benefits. Do I qualify for an economic stimulus?
I heard about the Economic Stimulus check that President Bush and the U.S. Congress recently announced. The only income I receive is Social Security Retirement benefits. Do I qualify for this check?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Interactive Guides
Stimulus Payment Tool
(Separate Website)
The Stimulus Payment Tool is for people who normally don't have to file a tax return, but need to do so this year to get a Stimulus Payment.
This tool asks you a few questions and then fills in the 1040A tax form for you, using information you provide. Just print it out, sign it, mail it in, and get your stimulus payment check. It's quick and easy to do!
By: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Other Helpful Resources
Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center
(Separate Website)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) main page for information about Tax Rebates from the Economic Stimulus Package
Economic Stimulus Rebates for People Getting Social Security Payments
(Separate Website)
Fact Sheet: Your Clients Who Are Low-Income Social Security Recipients Must File 2007 Tax Return to Receive Economic Stimulus Check
By: National Council on Aging
File a Tax Return to Qualify for the Economic Stimulus Rebate
Basic information about what to do in order to get a rebate from the government as part of the Economic Stimulus Package.
By: Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota - Moorhead Office
Rebate Check Scams DON'T GET CAUGHT IN A REBATE CHECK SCAM!
The government started sending out the economic stimulus payments (rebate checks). There are already people out there trying to steal your money!!
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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