One of the most common questions I have heard regarding the economic stimulus rebate is “when will I get my rebate check?” Until yesterday, there was no answer.
The IRS announced they will begin sending out economic stimulus rebate checks May 2, 2008, and continue through the end of the year. The order checks are sent out will be determined by the last two digits of the tax filer’s Social Security Number, when the tax payer files, and whether the tax filer chooses direct deposit or payment by check.
The IRS expects to send out 25% of the checks within the first few weeks, and should have the majority of he rebate checks issued by mid-July.
Assuming your tax return is filed and processed by April 15, this is schedule for when you can expect your economic stimulus rebate.
If your tax return is filed after the April 15 deadline, your rebate checks may be delayed until approximately two weeks after you receive your refund (if you receive a refund). Since it normally takes the IRS about 2 weeks to process most tax returns, it should take about a month to receive your rebate check.
Keep in mind, this is a rough schedule – the Treasury is processing over 130 million rebates!
For more details, read about the 2008 Economic Stimulus Package, or the Economic Stimulus Package Frequently Asked Questions.
Update: The economic stimulus checks will be sent out a week early.
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hey Lori, I was thinking the same thing. I had mine done by a personal tax preparer electronically. I had direct deposit, but it went to his bank first to have his preparation fees deducted then routed to my account.So I was wondering if it will go to his account?
The IRS took my tax refund for my student loan( which I knew they would) and I am just wondering if they are going to treat this check the same way and put it towards the student loan as well?( not that it really matters as long as it pays a bill right? lol)
I found the answer to my question which is what I figured, more that likly they will take my check which is fine 600 bucks less I have to worry about lol.
Oh and:
Those who received their tax refund on a prepaid debit card from a tax preparation company will receive their rebate by mail. They will receive a check sent to the address on their return. Refund anticipation loans for the stimulus check are not allowed by the IRS.
Lori, I filed through TurboTax as well. You should have paid their fee up front when you filed your taxes unless you filed through the FreeFile program. Then there is no fee. I highly doubt refunds are paid through TurboTax’s bank, mine always deposit as from the IRS. It’s safe to assume the IRS will directly deposit the stimulus check themselves as well. There’s NO reason for it to go through TurboTax, or any other preparer.
What if you moved will they forward your check to the new address or should I call the IRS.
Paula, you need to contact the IRS and let them know you have a change of address. They won’t forward refunds nor will they forward a stimulus check
I owe money to the IRS, I get SS and wonder if I will get the check? my last 2 # are 02.I didn’t pay for tax for this year but owe for 2007 of 800.00.
Juanita, You will only qualify for the rebate if you filed your taxes this year. If you owe the IRS money, they may just keep the rebate. But at least you wouldn’t owe them as much money.
Joy,
You should receive your rebate in the same manner you received your refund. If you paid taxes this year, but provided your information, you may still get a direct deposit. Otherwise it will be paper.
WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO GOT THE EMERALD MASTER CARD FROME H&R BLOCK I HAD MINE PERSONALIZED AND NOW USE MY PAYROLL TO BE DIRECT DEPOSITED TO MY CARD WILL THE STIMULUS CHECK THERE OR NOT.
Actually, that’s not entirely accurate. Nt everyone who earned $3,000 or more last year will automatically get $600. If you earned at least $3,000 for the year but paid no taxes, you get $300. If you earned at least $3,000 and did pay taxes, you’ll get $600. The dollar amount goes down once you hit $75k per individual or $150k per married couples.
ok so we owed taxes this year and paid them electronically. We had them takem out of our account. Will the IRS direct deposit the stimulus check into the account they deducted what we owed?
I filed my taxes in feb. I received my refund in ten days.Here is my question. I found a huge mistake where the tax program that did my taxes did not include my EIC for my son. So i ammended my taxes and sent them in on the 14th of April. Is the IRS going to direct deposit the money for the stimulous payment or are they going to send me a paper check? And also before i amended my taxes it showed i was supposed to pay state 137.00 dollars, but on the amended one i refiled i was supposed to get 220 back!Im so confused…
I have just used the online calculator you must make the specific amount and have paid taxes of $600.00 or more to receive the total amount of $600.00. For example if you made $3000.00 last year and had taxes of $600.00 which you will find on line 10 of 1040ez then you will receive the full amount of $600.00. If you did not pay any taxes on that then you will receive the minimum of $300.00. If you made $15,000 and only paid 400 in taxes then your check will only be $400.00 I recommend anyone who is interested in finding out how much they will receive go to the website which is Here you should be able to determine how much you will receive. As for other questions they have a lot of answers on the IRS website. None about the electronic filing etc, but they do have a lot of information including when you check might be mailed if no complication with your refund or if no liens have been placed on your taxes.
my husband has been paying arrerage for child support from his tax returns, it goes straight to the state. we filed jointly will we get the rebate money back?
okay, I was on maternty leave for 5 months in 2007. I only made 3800 working and was on tdi for the 5 months. I claimed both my children for the eic but was told I didn’t make enough for the child tax credit. I am not married so will not be filing jointly. Do I qualify for the full 600? I also had to ammend my return and release so that my childrens father could claim them for the child tax credit? Who gets the rebate for my kids??
-very confused, please help
Robin,
To answer your question, your children’s father will receive the check for your children.
Heidi, I am going through the same thing with my husband and I was told that as long as you filed an injured spouse form with your taxes(this form alleviates the IRS from taking your full refund for your husbands past due support) then you will reeceive at least the 600.00 if you qualify for the full 1200. as a couple. Basically whatever you qualify for as a married coule half of that will be taken and put against the past support.
Robin,
To answer your question, your children’s father will receive the check for your children.
Heidi, I am going through the same thing with my husband and I was told that as long as you filed an injured spouse form with your taxes(this form alleviates the IRS from taking your full refund for your husbands past due support) then you will reeceive at least the 600.00 if you qualify for the full 1200. as a couple. Basically whatever you qualify for as a married couple half of that will be taken and put against the past support.
Tracey, The people who got the Emerald Master Card from H&R Block will receive their rebate via the mail at the address they used for the taxes.
Michele Laflamme-Wilson, you’re correct, thanks for the info.
Robynn, You should receive your rebate in the same manner you received your refund. If you paid taxes this year, but provided your information, you may still get a direct deposit. Otherwise it will be paper.
Katie,
As long as you qualified for the rebate and gave the IRS your information, you should receive the rebate check.
As for direct deposit, the IRS will only direct deposit the rebate if you elected for them to do so when you filed your taxes, and if you gave them your bank account info specifically for the rebate (just because you paid your taxes from your account or received a refund via direct deposit doesn’t mean you will receive the rebate via direct deposit). Otherwise, you will receive it via the mail at the address you used when you filed your taxes.
I have no idea for the state taxes.
Sherri, Unfortunately, no. The IRS is only giving rebates for dependents under the age of 17. So neither you and your husband, nor your children will receive a rebate.
Sherri, The rebates begin to phase out for married couples who earn above $150,000, so you should be OK. Your other children are under age 17, so you should also receive a rebate of $300 per child.
I have 2 sons in college, ages 19 and 21. They both work and are paying for their own college. Each made $10,000 this past year. My husband and I claimed them on our taxes as they live at home and commute to college. Are they eligible for a rebate?
Ryan,
Aren’t my husband and I eligible for the rebate? We made $120,000 combined. We also have 2 other sons, ages 16 and 13.
i you have a student loan but are not behind in the payments will you still receive a rebate
My wife and I filed jointly. Whose social security number will be used to determine the date of the direct deposit?
I filed my taxes in early February and received my refund exactly a week after. I have Federal Student Loans that I was supposed to start paying back in the same month (February) but have not yet started doing so up to this date. I plan on paying my ENTIRE student loan in two weeks (2nd week of May). I am already 3 months behind in my student loan payments — will I still be receiving a stimulus check this week?? 6-month grace period for the federal student loans ended in February…and it’s almost May…am I considered delinquent? Will the IRS garnish my stimulus check and put it towards my federal student loans even though I received a tax return when I filed my taxes in February?
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!
The way the “up to” thing works is. If you are single you will get a min of $300 and then a refund of your tax liability(what you had to pay) up to another $300. If married you get a min of $600 with a refund of tax liability up to another $600. And you will also receive an additional $300 for every dependent child. If you go to the IRS website IRS.gov, there is an estimator of your refund. You answer a couple questions and it will tell you what to expect.
my question is my step son gets SSI will he get a rebate check??????
I used turbo tax to file my taxes as I do every year. I had my refund direct deposited into my account, will I get my refund direct deposited to that account as well?
Two questions, we filed for an extension to pay our taxes. I will be doing them this weekend. Will I still get a stimulus rebate check? Also, I owe taxes from last year that I’m still paying off, again, will I still get a stimulus rebate check or will they keep it and put it towards what I still owe??????
today is april 28th and I have a 1500.00 posted amount in my account for my stimulas so they have just been sent direct deposit this morning. they are not waiting until may 2nd wooohoooooooooo
Nikki, Provided you meet the income requirements for the rebate, then you will still qualify for the rebate even if you file late. However, the rebate will not be sent out with the first batch because the IRS will not have processed your taxes yet.
Because you still owe back taxes, the IRS may lay claim to that money first. I recommend contacting the IRS for further information.
does anyone have the number to the irs to call to change a person’s address before the “rebate checks” are mailed out?
who have already received there stimulus direct deposit today?
I filed my taxes through H&R Block. I did direct deposit and got my refund in 2 days. Will my refund be direct deposit or check?
Crystal,
If you received your rebate on an H&R Block prepaid credit or debit card, you will likely receive your rebate via the mail.
I didnt have it deposited on an H&R Block prepaid debit card, it was directly deposited in my checking account in 2 days after i filed electronically through H&R Block.
Crystal,
Wow, 2 days is fast! In that case it could come via direct deposit. Be sure to check your bank account this week. However, with the IRS changing the schedules, be prepared for a little mixup, just in case.
i filed my taxes before the rebate was offically signed and had it directly deposited into my H&R Block emerald card which is where my paychecks go will i recieve a paper check or will it be directly deposited on my card?
Christy, The IRS will send rebates via direct deposit directly to your bank account only, otherwise they will mail them.
I did not have my federal direct deposited, but my state check was. Do I get the rebate direct deposited or will I receive a paper check?
We should have been in the first wave of direct deposits (yesterday) since my husband is primary filer with ss# ending in 20. As of 10:00am April 29, the money is still not in our account. Any idea why? And yes, we did everything right to have it direct deposited.
I also have a low number and should be in the first group of checks. I did direct deposit on my federal refund but as of now I still have no stimulus check deposited.
I used TurboTax and had their bank deduct their fees. Then they routed the money to my account. Last two of my SSN is 00. No money has been deposited yet. Since I used TurboTax and they deducted the fees will I be getting a check in the mail or will the IRS direct deposit it?
I dod not make enough for a stimulus check but if I had a dependent, will I get at least 300 for the child.
For those who have not yet received their checks:
There have been some reports of people who have not yet received their checks. This could be an IRS issue, or an issue with the bank. The IRS has reported that over 8 million people will be paid by Friday. If you haven’t heard anything by then, I would contact the IRS.
Ryan
JJ, From what I read the rebates are based on income, so I am not sure if you will receive the rebate for your dependent or not. I recommend contacting the IRS.
I did not have my federal refund direct deposited, but my state check was. Do I get the rebate check direct deposited or will I receive a paper check?
Miranda, State and Federal taxes are separate – you will probably receive a paper check for your rebate.
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