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    Friday, April 25, 2008

    Rebate checks to arrive sooner

    Dubya took off his blinders today and actually admitted that "It's obvious our economy is in a slowdown."

    Then, simultaneously patting himself on the back, he announced that delivery of the economic stimulus rebate checks has been accelerated by a week.

    The IRS hasn't yet updated its official Web page showing the new rebate delivery schedule, which is still based on the last two digits of a taxpayer's Social Security number. But I've adjusted the ones previously posted here on the ol' blog.

    First we have the new timetable for folks who included bank account information their 2007 returns so that their refunds -- and rebates -- can go straight there:

    Rebate Direct Deposit Schedule
    SSNs ending in 00 through 20 Deposited by April 28
    SSNs ending in 21 through 85 Deposited by May 5
    SSNs ending in 76 through 99 Deposited by May 12

    And here's the new schedule for actual rebate checks that will be delivered by your U.S. Postal Service carrier:

    Rebate Mailing Schedule
    SSNs ending in 0 through 9 Mailed by May 9
    SSNs ending in 10 through 18 Mailed by May 16
    SSNs ending in 19 through 25 Mailed by May 23
    SSNs ending in 26 through 38 Mailed by May 30
    SSNs ending in 39 through 51 Mailed by June 6
    SSNs ending in 52 through 63 Mailed by June 13
    SSNs ending in 64 through 75 Mailed by June 20
    SSNs ending in 76 through 87 Mailed by June 27
    SSNs ending in 88 through 89 Mailed by July 4

    How convenient that the last of the mailed checks will go out Independence Day week. Surely that's just serendipitous ... Not!

    Why, other than for political reasons, the faster pace? Treasury spokesman Andrew DeSouza says payments are going out ahead of schedule thanks to a new computer program that now updates records daily rather than weekly.

    Remember, though, that this new delivery schedule applies only to folks who've filed their 2007 returns. If you got an extension (like the hubby and me), you won't see your rebate money until you finally get your Form 1040 into the IRS.

    Update May 5, 2008: This post has generated a lot of reader questions. I've answered some of them in this subsequent post, Readers question rebate delivery methods, and will be posting other Q&As from the comments below in future postings.

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    good site you have thanks

    Well...still not getting any information on line but when I called IRS today was told the rebate will be deposited on May 16! And I thought it was scheduled to be deposited earlier as they indicated. Shame on me!

    You know what you gotta do when life gets you down???

    just keep swimming -
    just keep swimming -
    that's what you do

    That's what Dory told me

    received notice that I would receive rebate.....should receive by May 12....guess what! checked IRS site and rec'd message..we are sorry no information available...blah, blah, blah
    what gives?

    Same issue as most...was scheduled for today or earlier since they are "ahead of schedule", checked my account today...but still nothing. I met all the qualifying criteria and have no debt.

    Hello. I have the same problem as many of the others asking questions and this is the ONLY web-site I found that is offering any kind of answer whatsoever. I really dont want to bit** about this money because this time last year, I didnt know or expect to be getting it and am grateful that I am now. But its like dangling candy in front of a two year old. I was supposed to get mine today and nothing. I know that i do not owe anything and made all the qualifying items and also have a qual. child. Possible problems?!Im military and I qualified for the EIC and no fed taxes were taken from any of my checks, would that have anything to do with it?

    I'm on the 'before May 5' schedule for direct deposits and have been looking for something eversince. How do we find out? Who do we talk to? If you give me something and tell me when you're going to give it to me, why should I have to find out when it's coming?

    If you received your tax refund by direct deposit that is the only way to receive your tax rebate by same. Any other method (i.e. H&R Block Refund Anticipation Loan or getting tax refund mailed to address etc) and you will receive your rebate check by mail (no exceptions and NO way to change after the fact)

    I filed taxes through TaxAct, they recieved my refund, deducted 30 for filing, then sent my direct deposit. So does that mean my rebate will come in by check?

    Ok, to say it mildly...I'm PO'd! I have been checking "schedules" of deposits, there are 3 different ones. We thought we would have our deposit by 5-2. Nope! Ok, 5-5? Not yet! Now grant it, it is early but then I have found another "schedule" that says deposits for our SS# bracket "start" today and will be done by 5-9! We are at the bottom of that SS# bracket being 75 but that is when our deposit was originally scheduled. It was said that the checks were "ahead of schedule by one week!" Which means we should have had our by 5-2! All I have to say is by the end of today I had better see a deposit into our checking account. Good luck to everyone else!

    i just cruised the IRS website for an hour. I efiled my taxes and got them directly deposited the third week in Feb. I was supposed to get my check deposited today, but nothing. Who do we bug to get our checks?

    I e-filed my taxes and had them direct deposited into my checking account. My social security # is among the #'s that were supposed to be deposited today. I did not receive a deposit today. How can I find out what's wrong and when I will get the deposit?

    I recieved the letter about getting a rebate and I recieved all of my tax refund when I was scheduled. My last two digits are 07 and I have not recieved my rebate to my checking account

    If tax refund is deposited into your H&R Block Emerald Card then the Tax Rebate will be sent to you by check

    If I had my money deposited on an H&R Block master card will the rebate be deposited there too???

    I had problems getting my check direct deposit on tax return because the turbo tax put in the wrong code for the account and the bank rejected it. I ended up getting a paper check. Now can I call and give the bank info and get direct deposit on this rebate and still have it direct deposit?

    who can i contact about getting it diposited into my checking account? the stimulus check that is? i made a mistake on getting an emerald card will the stimulus check go there? i do have a bank account.

    Why do you not get credit for having dependent children over 17 years old.

    Submitted Stimulas Payment Mar.10 2008 at IRS But,IRS they forgot to include DIRECT DEPOSIT Routing and Accounts and need to do so in order to get payment ASAP. Can you assist? Please Advise.e-mail as above

    Our tax return was deposited into a H&R block card. Will the relief check be depostited to that card also or will we receive a check?

    if i filed joined would I have a check with my name or one for the whole family?

    I filed for an extension, will i receive a rebate after I file?

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    • tax season 2008

      The first filing deadline has come and gone. But if you got an extension, mark Oct. 15 on your calendar. Until then, stick around. We'll help you finally finish your 1040 and keep an eye on the other tax dates below.

      May 5: ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
      It's time to not only celebrate this Mexican holiday, but to also make some smart post-filing tax moves. Here are five easy ones to consider on this fifth day of the fifth month:
      1) Adjust your withholding.
      2) Contribute to your IRA.
      3) Clean out your closets and give unwanted items to charity.
      4) Rebalance your portfolio.
      5) Set up your 2008 tax record keeping system.

      May 9: The refund and rebate watch is on! When you get your check or checks from the IRS, consider contributing some to your IRA or paying down the credit card that has the highest interest rate.

      May 12: Does your job include tips? If so and you received $20 in tips in April, use Form 4070 to report them today to your employer.

      May 21: As soon as Spring's warm weather arrived, most homeowners began work on their properties. Keep track of your projects because they might boost your home's basis. A larger basis could help reduce any potential tax bill when you sell.

      May 26: If you're on the road as the Memorial Day holiday kicks off Summer, be on the lookout for bargain gasoline. State and local fuel excise taxes can really ramp up pump prices. Maybe it's time to consider a gas and tax saving hybrid.

      May Small Business Tax Calendar: Key filing, deposit and record keeping dates your company needs to know.

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