In March, more than 130 million American households received IRS letters giving them general information about the economic stimulus payments. The letters also advised Americans that to receive a 2008 stimulus payment, they had to file a 2007 tax return.

Taxpayers who already filed using a 1040 Form to comply with the April 15 filing deadline do not need to do anything extra to receive their one-time economic stimulus payment.

A separate IRS mailing was sent in late March to people who no longer file tax returns—certain recipients of Social Security and veterans disability benefits—explaining what they will need to do to receive their one-time economic stimulus payment and providing the necessary guidance and forms.

There is plenty of time to get help and apply for the payment. April 15 is NOT the deadline for those who no longer file tax returns. The deadline for the economic stimulus payment form will likely be sometime in the fall of 2008.
People who do not need to file a tax return, but received at least $3,000 from Social Security benefits, veterans benefits, certain railroad retirement benefits and/or earned income in 2007, must submit a simplified version of a 1040A tax form to the IRS in order to receive a stimulus payment. The minimum payment for this group will be $300 for an individual and $600 for a couple filing jointly.

This payment has nothing to do with income tax refunds. But for those who do file, the IRS will start mailing economic stimulus payments in May based on Social Security numbers (please see table below).

Income tax refunds will be made separately from the stimulus payments.

All communications will come from the IRS in writing. Avoid providing information to organizations or people who communicate in other ways. The IRS will never call or e-mail asking for your Social Security number or bank account information.

The IRS will never send a letter or e-mail asking for a response by phone or e-mail. IRS agents will not ask to come to a person’s home for the purpose of an economic stimulus payment.

Never pay anyone or go through a third-party intermediary to apply for or speed up the payment process.

Always contact the IRS directly with any questions. To do that, you can call toll free, 800-829-1040 or go to the agency’s Web site, http://www.irs.gov.

The economic stimulus payment will be issued based on the last two digits of your Social Security number and whether you are receiving the payment by direct deposit or mail.

DIRECT DEPOSIT
Last two SSN digits/PaymentTransmitted:
00 through 20 April 28
21 through 75 May 5
76 through 99 May 12

PAPER CHECK
Last two SSN digits/Payments Mailed:

00 through 09 May 9
10 through 18 May 16
19 through 25 May 23
26 through 38 May 30
39 through 51 June 6
52 through 63 June 13
64 through 75 June 20
76 through 87 June 27
88 through 99 July 4

Comments:

my last two numbers are 07 I havent’ received my stimulas either, I also get social security

I would like to know if I’m eligible for the stimulas payment.

Hello Paul -

Judging by the IRS’ chart, it seems you should have received the check by now. If you still have not, go to this IRS website: https://sa2.www4.irs.gov/irfof/IRServlet?app=IRACTC&selectLanguage=en and enter in the requested information. It should give you an idea of what’s going on with your economic stimulus check.

Good luck,

Bob Korpella
Publisher
www.freshare.net

I only receive Social Security and do not have to file an income tax return.  I filed a tax return for the $300 stimulas package before April 15, 2008.  The last two numbers in my SS # is 23.  When can I expect to receive the $300 stimulas package.

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