Qualified taxpayers must file their income tax returns by today (Oct 15th) in order to qualify for the federal stimulus refund.

You are eligible for the federal stimulus refund if:

You or your family had at least $3,000 in qualifying income from, or in combination with, Social Security benefits, Veterans Affairs benefits, Railroad Retirement benefits and earned income. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not count as qualifying income for the stimulus payment; and you and any family members listed on your tax return have valid Social Security numbers.

You can not be listed as a dependent or eligible to be a dependent on someone else’s federal tax return. (The same must be true of any family members claimed on your return.)

Calculate How Much You May Get

Eligible individuals — between $300 and $600
Joint filers — between $600 and $1,200
With eligible children — an additional $300 for each qualifying child


Contact your tax preparer/tax professional for more information. Or visit www.irs.gov