Stimulus Package Question

[MBrown]

I think I am still claimed as a dependent. But I received a letter from the IRS saying that I would get something. Did I misread the letter or did they make a mistake...or am I still getting a check in the mail?

 

[minendo]

From irs.gov:

Q: I know some people won?t get a stimulus payment. How do I know if I?m one of them?

A: You won?t get a stimulus payment in 2008, if any of the following apply to you:

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You don?t file a 2007 tax return.
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Your net income tax liability is zero and your qualifying income is less than $3,000. To determine your qualifying income, add together your wages, net self-employment income, nontaxable combat pay, Social Security benefits, certain Railroad Retirement benefits and certain veterans? payments.
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You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else?s return (whether or not you actually are claimed as a dependent on someone else's return). For example, this would include a child or student who can be claimed on a parent?s return. [Updated 4/15/08]
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You do not have a valid Social Security Number.
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You are a nonresident alien.
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You file Form 1040NR or Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 1040PR or Form 1040SS for 2007.

 

[KB]

You do not qualify for an economic stimulus payment

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, which authorized the pre-payment of this one-time credit, stipulates that the payment is not to be made to any of the following:

* Individuals who can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return;
* Nonresident aliens; or
* Anyone who does not have a valid Social Security Number.


Verify you were indeed claimed by your parents.