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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Free Tax Preparation Resources
Other Helpful Resources
AARP Tax-Aide
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Use the site locator to find the AARP Tax-Aide site nearest you. Trained and certified volunteers are prepared to help prepare and file your federal income tax return. (This webpage is only available from January through April). Call 952-858-9040 or click the link above for more information.
By: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AccountAbility Minnesota
(Separate Website)
AccountAbility Minnesota provides accounting assistance and tax help to low-income individuals, families and small business owners. Our services are provided by skilled and experienced volunteer accountants and tax practitioners. Call 651-287-0187, ext.1000 or click the link above for more information.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information and Help Line This hotline will help connect you with a free tax preparation site and help you find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
By: Legal Aid Society of Orange County
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers
(Separate Website)
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your source for personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face assistance.
By: Internal Revenue Service - U.S. Department of the Treasury
Minnesota Department of Revenue - Free Tax Preparation Sites
(Separate Website)
Volunteers across the state can help you prepare your federal and state tax returns. If you're a senior citizen, disabled citizen, or an individual with an income of $28,000 or less, ($40,000 or less for families) you are eligible for assistance.
To find the site nearest you, follow the link to our website or call 651-297-3724.
By: Minnesota Department of Revenue
Minnesota Education Credit and Subtraction
Excerpted from Minneapolis Legal Aid Fact Sheet T1 - Tax Refunds for People with Low Incomes
2008 for tax year 2007
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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