Comments on: Just in time – stimulus checks begin arriving

By: Miranda

Miranda — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:45:58 +0000

I hear ya. I would have waited to file the amendment after the stimulus payments were sent. We had like 3 years from the date of the original return to file it I think!! A little heads-up from the IRS would have been nice.

By: tupelobizbuzz

tupelobizbuzz — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:55:54 +0000

It just irks me that all of the information the IRS put out said that the rebates were based on your SSN, not when you filed, as long as you did it before April 15.

If I would have known it would have made a difference, I would have put my butt in gear and done it earlier.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:48:41 +0000

I got something along the same lines when I called them this morning. I too am PEEVED!! We had to file an amendment, which I prepared myself (I used to do taxes) and mailed the end of February. The IRS shows that they received it on March 4th, but they have yet to finish processing it. It only made a $15 difference, which btw, was a refund for us. Yet, they still can’t release our stimulus payment until they finish processing our amendment, which can be anywhere between now & the end of May. How ridiculous!! Just how long does it take to make one change to a tax return and mail a measley $15 check anyway??

By: tupelobizbuzz

tupelobizbuzz — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:33:56 +0000

Ugh. I’m thoroughly peeved with the IRS. After getting the same “you must have made a mistake” message on the IRS’ Web site, I called the hotline, only to be on hold for 25 minutes (don’t worry, Dennis - I was multi-tasking).

The lady then informed me that the earliest I can expect to get my money is May 19. Even though the IRS said it was doling out the money based on SSN, when you filed does figure in to the equation. She said that since I filed at the beginning of April and had to pay the IRS money (of which they promptly directly withdrew the entire thing the next day from my checking account), my tax return won’t process until Monday. Oh, that irks me that they’ve had my money for a month now, but it still hasn’t “posted.” I’d like for them to explain that concept to my bank.

So, she said that once my return posts, it will take another two weeks before the money is directly deposited.

She added that people who filed in April most likely won’t get their economic stimulus payment on time because the huge influx of people has slowed down the processing time. Granted, this isn’t the official position of the IRS (I called as a taxpayer not a reporter so no official statements), but it is what a customer service rep is advising people. Oh, how frustrating.

If you want to check the status of your stimulus payment, the hotline is 1-866-234-2924. The online app to check the status is here:
https://sa2.www4.irs.gov/irfof/IRServlet?app=IRACTC

By: Miranda

Miranda — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:18:57 +0000

Thie IRS now has a “Where’s My Stimulus Payment?” thing on their website. I can’t get it to work with mine or my husband SSN. It keeps telling me that I made a mistake, so I called the IRS. There’s no one there this early, but they have an automated system that is supposed to give you the status of your payment. According to it, “the IRS is having technical difficulties at this time, and no further information is available. Please call back at a later time.” Doesn’t sound too good for those of us expecting a payment by today!!

By: Miranda

Miranda — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:08:26 +0000

I checked the bank this morning, and we still have a big fat NOTHING from the IRS. Since it’s May the 2nd, which was our deadline, I’m a little concerned that it’s not in there. Maybe it will be after 8am, but I doubt it. Did yours come today Carlie?

By: tupelobizbuzz

tupelobizbuzz — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:26:16 +0000

Yes, there was a rebate, either in 2001 or 2002. If I remember correctly, we got back around $600.

By: jaybirdms

jaybirdms — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:51:50 +0000

Biz, wasn’t there a tax rebate in 2002?

By: tupelobizbuzz

tupelobizbuzz — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:02:25 +0000

Ugh. I’m still waiting for my check.

My last two numbers are in the 00s. It’s Thursday and still no money. I’ve seen lots of stories on the wire about the money going out, but haven’t read a single quote from anyone who has gotten his/her check yet. Makes me wonder if everything is on schedule. The feds were quick about deducting my tax payment to them, but this is the first time we’ve had a stimulus program. Wonder if everything is running on schedule.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:19:47 +0000

I found a really good article regarding the new dates. It is http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=85299&provider=gnews. According to it, the first direct depositis will be made as early as Monday the 28th.