Stimulus Payment

Tax Rebate Update: Don't Wait to File
To get your tax rebate from the government, be sure to file your federal taxes.
...you could get your rebate by mail as early as May or June...
Looking forward to getting a cash rebate from the government this year? The IRS estimates that more than 130 million Americans will benefit from an income tax rebate plan that will give $600 to $1,200 to most households and at least $300 to lower-income people, Social Security recipients and disabled veterans. What should you do to make sure you get your share? File your taxes. Only qualified people who file a 2007 return will receive a rebate.
Why Do Your Taxes and File Now?
You should do your taxes now because how much you receive will be based on information contained in your 2007 tax return. Taxpayers who file after April 15 could get their rebates months after those who file on time.TurboTax makes it easy to do your taxes. Get started for free.
What Is the Tax Rebate?
The tax rebate is a one-time cash payment to most American households. As the major part of the government's economic plan to prevent a recession, the rebates are intended to stimulate the economy by encouraging consumer spending.