File by October 15 to get your economic stimulus payment

Have you filed with the IRS for your economic stimulus payment? If not, you still have time! You have until October 15 to file to establish your eligibility for the stimulus payment. The following are guidelines for filing to receive your payment:

• If you already filed your taxes and you listed more than $3,000 as income, you should have received your payment during this past summer.
• If you already filed but did not have at least $3,000 qualifying income, you will need to file an amended return. The amended return should include benefits (i.e., Social Security retirement or disability benefits, or certain veterans' or railroad retirement benefits) you may not have listed on the first 2007 return you filed. You can use IRS Form 1040X to amend a tax return to qualify for the rebate.
• If you have not filed a federal tax return and your income is more than $3,000, complete the IRS Form 1040A to establish your eligibility for the stimulus payment.

Eligible individuals will receive between $300 and $600; or between $600 and $1,200 for those who file a joint return. Those eligible with children will receive an additional $300 for each qualifying child. The amount of your payment depends on the information reported on your tax return.

An IRS booklet (PDF file) provides information specifically for Social Security, veterans, and other beneficiaries about how to file for the stimulus payment. You can also call the IRS hotline at (866) 234-2942 or the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at (800) 906-9887 for information and assistance.

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