Stimulus Check

[okie]

My husband and I recently seperated. The stimulus check is supposed to be direct deposited since that is how we did our taxes. When I went to the IRS website a few months ago I figured out that we would get $1800. Since we seperated my husband is trying to tell me that he heard that the government has set some new guideline where no one will get more than $1200. I think he is just bull****ing me and trying to pull a fast one. Has anyone heard of this?

[Explorer 4x4'r]

someone correct if I'm wrong........

$1200 for married couple filing jointly ($600 each)
$300 additional for each child

[Tasha405]

someone correct if I'm wrong........

$1200 for married couple filing jointly ($600 each)
$300 additional for each child

Thats correct!

[Willow]

someone correct if I'm wrong........

$1200 for married couple filing jointly ($600 each)
$300 additional for each child

That is how we understood it too.

[Willow]

Do you have children Okie?

[Explorer 4x4'r]

I also want to point out........

I think it sucks that when you are in the military and on active duty overseas, serving your country.....
they don't count that pay as income earned.

[buttrfli]

Has anyone gone and used the payment calculator from the IRS? http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/

When I did it, it told me that I would be getting back way less than I expected.

[Jenefer3]

I use the payment calculator, it told me I was getting back $1200 ($300 x 4 people in my household..myself and 3 kids) but I didn't make a whole lot.

The amount you get is based on your pay so some people may not get the full amount.

from the IRS website
Eligible individuals will receive between $300 and $600.
Those who are eligible and file a joint return will receive a total of between $600 and $1,200.
Those with children will get an additional $300 for each qualifying child.
The actual amount depends on the information contained on your tax return. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179211,00.html

[PrincessArky]

Has anyone gone and used the payment calculator from the IRS? http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/

When I did it, it told me that I would be getting back way less than I expected.

our family of 6 is expected to get $1800 instead of the full $2400 my kids will each get $300 put into their accts and I guess hubby will get his $600 and I will be left out again lol

we had less than $34k income for the year

[buttrfli]

our family of 6 is expected to get $1800 instead of the full $2400 my kids will each get $300 put into their accts and I guess hubby will get his $600 and I will be left out again lol

See, we expected $2100 and are getting $1600 (according to the calc). Its me, DH and 3 kids.

*ETA* I don't particularly care.. money is money lol ... I just thought it was interesting :)

[PrincessArky]

See, we expected $2100 and are getting $1600 (according to the calc). Its me, DH and 3 kids.

*ETA* I don't particularly care.. money is money lol ... I just thought it was interesting :)

yep thats what I thought too great my kids will get some added money into their accts. but I know how hubby works he will see the other $600 as HIS so I wont get any but thats ok I dont have a paying job anyway lol

[okie]

We have two kids and when I used the calculator a few months ago it said that we would get $1800. I seriously think he is just trying to pull a fast one. Funny thing is that it will be direct deposited so I will be able to see how much we get. Then again, the dumb ass may really think that and if that is the case then oh well!

[Willow]

We have two kids and when I used the calculator a few months ago it said that we would get $1800. I seriously think he is just trying to pull a fast one. Funny thing is that it will be direct deposited so I will be able to see how much we get. Then again, the dumb ass may really think that and if that is the case then oh well!

Guys don't think of things like that sometimes. LOL

It's Kevin and I and we filed jointly and then he claims his two kids from a previous marriage and my 14 year old son. Like buttrfli we thought that we would get back $2100 but who knows what we will end up with.

[atprm]

I, too, understood it to be $600 per couple and $300 per kid

but when I did the calculator, it bases the amount of check on WHAT YOUR TAXABLE INCOME WAS AFTER ALL DEDUCTIONS.

so we *THOUGHT* we were going to get $1500 (fam of 3), but since our income was $28,000 after deductions and our taxable income after further deductions was $144, we are not entitled to anything.

I think that's just WRONG.

Those of us who need it the most are the ones that it seems they will be denying it to!

[Lild]

I keep seeing different dates for when they are starting to mail them/ deposit them... does anyone know the real date for them going out?

[whatever]

Has anyone gone and used the payment calculator from the IRS? http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/

When I did it, it told me that I would be getting back way less than I expected.

me also. I thought as long as you filed jointly you still got the 600. but we are only get my dh's 600. that really sucks!! but i guess money is money.

[Bahet]

My husband and I recently seperated. The stimulus check is supposed to be direct deposited since that is how we did our taxes. When I went to the IRS website a few months ago I figured out that we would get $1800. Since we seperated my husband is trying to tell me that he heard that the government has set some new guideline where no one will get more than $1200. I think he is just bull****ing me and trying to pull a fast one. Has anyone heard of this?

He either misunderstood what he heard, was listening to an idiot, or he's lying to you.

[Willow]

I keep seeing different dates for when they are starting to mail them/ deposit them... does anyone know the real date for them going out?

If they are still doing it like they said then it goes by the last two numbers of your social security number.

[galeane29]

I keep seeing different dates for when they are starting to mail them/ deposit them... does anyone know the real date for them going out?

http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html


Last two SSN digits: Payment will be transmitted:
00 through 20 May 2
21 through 75 May 9
76 through 99 May 16



PAPER CHECK

Last two SSN digits: Payments will be mailed by:
00 through 09 May 16
10 through 18 May 23
19 through 25
May 30
26 through 38 June 6
39 through 51 June 13
52 through 63 June 20
64 through 75 June 27
76 through 87 July 4
88 through 99 July 11



People who file a return after April 15 will receive their economic stimulus payment, but probably about two weeks later than the schedule shows. A return must be filed by October 15 in order to receive a stimulus payment this year. See the online calculator for an estimate of the amount you will receive.

A small percentage of tax returns will require additional time to process and to compute a stimulus payment amount. For these returns, stimulus payments may not be issued in accordance with the schedule above, even if the tax return was processed by April 15

[DrGrin]

If you filed your return with the status of married filing joint, you will get a total of $600 for the couple not $600 each. You can only get the $300 stimulus payment for children who did not turn 17 before January 1, 2008.

[PrincessArky]

If you filed your return with the status of married filing joint, you will get a total of $600 for the couple not $600 each. You can only get the $300 stimulus payment for children who did not turn 17 before January 1, 2008.

not exactly true

How much will you get? The actual amount depends on the information contained on your tax return. Eligible individuals will receive between $300 and $600. Those who are eligible and file a joint return will receive a total of between $600 and $1,200. Those with children will get an additional $300 for each qualifying child. To qualify, a child must be eligible under the Child Tax Credit and have a valid Social Security number. We have various examples for you check out.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179211,00.html

some will get $600 each others wont

[galeane29]

DH and I filed joint and claiming 4 kids we are getting $1800.


Kinda a dissapointment when all along they were saying
$1200 for couples, $600 single, $300 for each child.

Now they changed it ....WTF?

[DrGrin]

My information came from the payment calculator, not the article. I think they try to make it confusing on purpose. Just like every other gov't program. :D

[DrGrin]

I guess we'll see when the payments come. If and when they come.

Ours will just go to savings anyway. I'm not going out to spend it like they are hoping.

[magenta]

We thought we would get $2100 back, but with the calculator it was $1800.

I don't think we make enough to get the $600 each. We do not get the full child tax credit.

I am not complaining. We are using ours to go to Cleveland. Do the tourist thing. The only thing I am bummed about is we have to wait for a paper check cuz we didn't do DD. With DH's last digits we have to wait til July.

[PrincessArky]

My information came from the payment calculator, not the article. I think they try to make it confusing on purpose. Just like every other gov't program. :D

well they sure as heck did a good job with that........just trying to read through that made my head swirl. I even helped my mom fill one out this year cause they said she would get something BUT after doing the calculator thing it appears she wont be after all

[okie]

He either misunderstood what he heard, was listening to an idiot, or he's lying to you.

That's what I am thinking. I'm going to redo the calculator and see if it is still the same.

I just checked and we are still supposed to get $1800.

[WVCindy]

Ours hasnt changed....getting it on May 16th....Maybe ours is bigger because we both work. We have 1 child and are receiving $1500.00. Not really sure just happy for cash!:dancing:

[Heidi]

We thought we were getting $1500 (married filing joint with one kid) and the calculater said we should get $1500.

[RNB16]

We are married filing joint (I do not work) and we also have 3 kids. According to the calc we should have $2100 and should have it Direct Deposited on May 9th.

[ssgjeg]

Woohoo!!!! Full $2400 for us. Not to brag or anything. LOL

[Willow]

We are married filing joint (I do not work) and we also have 3 kids. According to the calc we should have $2100 and should have it Direct Deposited on May 9th.

That is our situation as well so maybe there is a chance that we will still get the full $2100.

[MsLynn]

hmmmm, i made around $22,000 last year, and with claiming the boys, the irs calculator says i'll be getting $1158.00 how funny is that, was expecting an even number...

[ElleGee]

We don't qualify for the stimulus,, dh make too much.

[flute]

The only thing I am bummed about is we have to wait for a paper check cuz we didn't do DD. With DH's last digits we have to wait til July.

I have a ? about that - how do we know if we "do" DD? We "do" DD on our regular once a yearly tax - is it the same for this tax check?

And yea about that who's SS # digits do they go by - mine or hubby's?

[MsLynn]

if you did DD on your regular taxes this year, then this check will come direct deposit.. and they will go by whichever SSN is listed first on the taxes.

[magenta]

I have a ? about that - how do we know if we "do" DD? We "do" DD on our regular once a yearly tax - is it the same for this tax check?

And yea about that who's SS # digits do they go by - mine or hubby's?

We mail our 1040 in and get a refund check in the mail.

If you had your refund DD'ed then, your rebate will be DD'ed.

The IRS website says it goes by the SS# listed first on your 1040 (or whatever form) when you file. I can't find where I read it at now though.

My DH is first cuz he is the only one w/ income. and of course his last #s are high.

[buglebe]

He either misunderstood what he heard, was listening to an idiot, or he's lying to you.

Okie, I think this is your answer.

[flute]

ok - so I have no idea LOL thanks :)

[Juli67]

If you have kids that are 17 you will not get any money for them

[Urban Cowgirl]

I also want to point out........

I think it sucks that when you are in the military and on active duty overseas, serving your country.....
they don't count that pay as income earned.

Can I ask why....Doesn't it save you tons in taxes?

[okie]

Okie, I think this is your answer.


That's okay, he can think what he wants and I will keep on letting him. Next month I have to get the kids yearly physicals, take my son to the dentist and get my son's and my eye exam so he can either pay half of all that or I will take part of that check.

[DAVESBABYDOLL]

If you have kids that are 17 you will not get any money for them

My daughter is 17, I am getting money for her.

[flute]

I am not getting $ - the mechanic is going to take more than half of ours for fixin' the truck OMG - I had no idea it was going to be so expensive *ker thud*

[lameduch27]

My husband and I just separated...and we picked up our returns from H&R Block...anyone know how this will work for us?

edited to add...I'm hoping the divorce is quick and over before our money even comes back.

[Juli67]

My friend has a 17 yr old daughter and she checked on the internet and it said she wouldn't get any money for her daughter.

[galeane29]

My husband and I just separated...and we picked up our returns from H&R Block...anyone know how this will work for us?

edited to add...I'm hoping the divorce is quick and over before our money even comes back.

It will most likely be mailed to the address that you used when you filed your taxes.

[DrGrin]

My husband and I just separated...and we picked up our returns from H&R Block...anyone know how this will work for us?

edited to add...I'm hoping the divorce is quick and over before our money even comes back.

If your refund was direct deposited, the stimulus payment will be direct deposited to the same account. If you received your refund by mail, the payment will go to the same address. At least that's how I understood it.

[lameduch27]

Then I wonder what will happen since neither of us will be living here then...ours is expected in July

[chazsgirl]

our family of 6 is expected to get $1800 instead of the full $2400 my kids will each get $300 put into their accts and I guess hubby will get his $600 and I will be left out again lol

we had less than $34k income for the year

I made less than that last year and it showed $1800 for all 4 of us? what was the difference between ours? did I do something wrong?

[chazsgirl]

our family of 6 is expected to get $1800 instead of the full $2400 my kids will each get $300 put into their accts and I guess hubby will get his $600 and I will be left out again lol

we had less than $34k income for the year


I am not getting $ - the mechanic is going to take more than half of ours for fixin' the truck OMG - I had no idea it was going to be so expensive *ker thud*


i am with you there, I have a lawyer to pay off and a car getting fixed on friday, I need more than what I am getting!

[Vee030473]

We are getting $2100. My husband and I both work,we have 3 kids (16,14 and 10),our combined income was $93,815,paid in $9700 in federal taxes,and got less than half back on our return.

[okie]

Then I wonder what will happen since neither of us will be living here then...ours is expected in July

My friend moved and she called the IRS and they are sending the check to her new house.

[vicky122]

My daughter is 17, I am getting money for her.

I think it depends on when they turned 17yrs. old. I am not sure but I thought I did read that some where.

[PrincessArky]

I think it depends on when they turned 17yrs. old. I am not sure but I thoufgt I did read that some where.

yeah I think I saw something about as long as they werent 17 before Jan 1st of this year or something but I cant swear to that

[lameduch27]

My friend moved and she called the IRS and they are sending the check to her new house.
Thanks okie...hope I get moved and establshed before him since I am the one with a child and he just cashed out all the equity in our home to himself.

[mosdata1]

If they turned 17 last year (by 12/31/07), they are not counted.

[lameduch27]

If they turned 17 last year (by 12/31/07), they are not counted.
but when I did my taxes with H&R this year...the guy told me I wouldnt be able to claim the tax credit on my daughter next year because she turned 17 in March this year...wonder how getting this money back is gonna jack up our taxes next year...I'm thinking quite a bit...so many things change in people's lives in one year. Plus we claimed our grandson this year and wont be next year.

[sandooch]

If they turned 17 last year (by 12/31/07), they are not counted.


That's right. I thought the cut off age for a child credit was 18, but my accountant told me that I can claim my oldest daughter on my taxes, but I will not get a child tax credit for her because she turned 17 on December 31,2007.

Why couldn't she have waited a few more hours to pop out? lol

[mosdata1]

but when I did my taxes with H&R this year...the guy told me I wouldnt be able to claim the tax credit on my daughter next year because she turned 17 in March this year...wonder how getting this money back is gonna jack up our taxes next year...I'm thinking quite a bit...so many things change in people's lives in one year. Plus we claimed our grandson this year and wont be next year.

OUr taxes went up, instead of getting a refund, we had to pay $1497. That's our entire stimulus check right there - we're only getting $1500.

[DAVESBABYDOLL]

but when I did my taxes with H&R this year...the guy told me I wouldnt be able to claim the tax credit on my daughter next year because she turned 17 in March this year...wonder how getting this money back is gonna jack up our taxes next year...I'm thinking quite a bit...so many things change in people's lives in one year. Plus we claimed our grandson this year and wont be next year.


Same here, my dd turned 18 March this year.

?? is child tax credit the same as EIC?

[okie]

Thanks okie...hope I get moved and establshed before him since I am the one with a child and he just cashed out all the equity in our home to himself.

How the heck can he do that and not give you any of it?

[jedmatters]

Same here, my dd turned 18 March this year.

?? is child tax credit the same as EIC?

No, it is a completely different tax issue, with different rules, and in a different section of the tax forms.

EIC can be claimed until the child turns 18, but tax credit can not. Ends the year the child turns 17.

[tntsmom]

well we just got $1800 dd in our account today

we are married filing jointly, he works full time and I am disabled, but we paid quite a bit on my disability taxes so that is why we got the full $1200 for couple. And then $300 for each of our 2 children. I was only expecting $1200 all together, I didn't think that I would get $600.

free money woohoo!!! Now I can go pay some bills and put gas in my cars!

[lameduch27]

How the heck can he do that and not give you any of it?
One of many reasons for the divorce