Stimulus checks (an interesting development)
In a previous post on the Economic Stimulus checks, I noted that I would not be getting one because I was listed as a dependent on my parents 2007 tax return. My girlfriend also had the same status on her tax return, as she was a dependent on her parent’s return as well. The other day she received a letter from the IRS stating that she should be receiving her stimulus check within the next few days. If it didn’t come by then, she should expect it within six weeks. I find that interesting, because I did her return for her, and there is no reason why she should be getting one. It will be interesting to see if I receive the same letter from them, because we had the same filing status.
According to the letter that the IRS sent me earlier this year in regards to the stimulus checks, they said, “In addition, individuals cannot receive a payment if they can be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer…” It seems as if we would both fall under those guidelines. I am curious to see if I get a letter from them about the same thing. I wouldn’t mind getting a stimulus, expecially since I just blew $200 buying Windows XP. Oh well.
Tags: irs, refund, stimulus checks, windows