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Personal Tax -> Economic stimulus payments

If you didn't file for an economic stimulus payment in 2008 because you weren't sure you were eligible, you may be able to file for a payment in 2009. The stimulus payment is not taxable. To see if you are eligible, see the IRS Basic Information on the Stimulus Payments.

IF you didn't get an economic stimulus payment in 2008, you may be eligible to receive the recovery rebate credit in 2009. A small number of those who did receive the stimulus payment may also be eligible for the recovery rebate credit. To determine if you are eligible for the recovery rebate credit, you will need to know how much your 2008 economic stimulus payment was. See the IRS online tool, How Much was My Stimulus Payment to get the answer. To use the tool, you will need the following information from your 2007 tax return:

	your social security number
	your 2007 filing status
	number of exemptions claimed on your 2007 tax return

For more information, go to the IRS Recovery Rebate Credit Information Center.

Other IRS resources:

	Stimulus Payments - What You Need to Know
	IR-2008-66, April 28, 2008 - Payment Schedule, and Frequently Asked Questions

Tax tip: Make sure you file your tax return on time!

Revised: October 01, 2009

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