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notoepik · 05-29-2008, 05:22 PM

Mr Notoepik and myself are doing our part to stimulate the economy by remodeling the bathroom with our $1200 windfall. New flooring, new sinks and cabinets and countertop. New lighting.

The really silly part of the Economic Stimulus package was that the government sent everyone a letter telling them they were going to be sending a check. Pretty sure everyone heard about it already. Then the government sent another letter telling us that they were sending the check. I wonder how many millions it cost to send the 2 letters telling us what we already knew.

here is the clip from the ESP website regarding who gets money

Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an additional $300 for each eligible child younger than 17. Millions of retirees, disabled veterans and low-wage workers who usually are exempt from filing a tax return must do so this year in order to receive a stimulus payment.

05-29-2008, 05:22 PM	#28
notoepik First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kalispell Exp:	Mr Notoepik and myself are doing our part to stimulate the economy by remodeling the bathroom with our $1200 windfall. New flooring, new sinks and cabinets and countertop. New lighting. The really silly part of the Economic Stimulus package was that the government sent everyone a letter telling them they were going to be sending a check. Pretty sure everyone heard about it already. Then the government sent another letter telling us that they were sending the check. I wonder how many millions it cost to send the 2 letters telling us what we already knew. here is the clip from the ESP website regarding who gets money Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an additional $300 for each eligible child younger than 17. Millions of retirees, disabled veterans and low-wage workers who usually are exempt from filing a tax return must do so this year in order to receive a stimulus payment.