No, there aren't plans in motion for everyone to receive another check next year. But if you weren't eligible to receive a check this year and become eligible next year, you can claim the economic stimulus payment next year on your 2008 tax return.
How do you know if you're eligible? The IRS says rebate eligibility depends if "you have a valid Social Security Number (SSN), can't be claimed as a dependent on a tax return and have either an income tax liability or "qualifying income" of at least $3,000." It's also important to note that, "both people listed on a "married filing jointly" return must have valid SSNs to qualify for the payment — if only one has a valid SSN, neither can receive the payment."
If any of these circumstances fall outside of your current situation but change by next year, then remember to claim the payment on next year's tax return so that you can get your rebate.
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thats good to know
1Good to know!! The IRS sucks!
2thanks for the info. not getting one this year.
3Thanks for keeping us updated Savvy.
4Okay so - I was claimed as a dependent for 2007 (and therefore did not get a rebate) but for 2008 I will be married filing jointly. My soon-to-be-husband did get a rebate for 2007. Does that mean on our taxes next year we can claim the rebate that I did not get?
5Savvy, you might want to mention that there is a maximum income limit too.
6KDwxgirl-
That's something that you should take up with a tax professional.
7Thank goodness I won't have to deal with this and think about it even more.
8What about if you filed an extension and haven't sent in your taxes yet? Will you still get a check for this year once you file?
9I better be getting mine!
10I love how you all are keeping us up to date with all of this. Thanks SavvySugar
Because the IRS doesn't always enlighten us on a whole lot of things that they change or update.
11I just got my rebate check by direct deposit today!
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