Have You Received Your Stimulus Refund Payment Yet?

30 Apr

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I thought it’d be fun to hear from people who have received their stimulus payment so far. I haven’t received my payment yet, but according to the payment chart, it should be sent to my bank account next Friday, May 9th. However, it could be earlier than that since they started sending the stimulus refunds this past Monday.

So, if you were one of the few to receive it first, post a comment below that you received it and how you plan on spending/saving it.

105 Responses

Chief Family Officer

May 1st, 2008 at 10:25 am
1

No, and I was wondering if anyone had received theirs yet too!
Adam

May 1st, 2008 at 10:42 am
2

Not yet, making me worry!!!!! Last two digits are 14 so I figured I’d have it by today!
Jennifer

May 2nd, 2008 at 8:29 am
3

NO! Based on the dates on their website, mine is late! It said it would direct deposit by today, May 2. Well, it hasn’t! I received the first notice, but that was it…. Anyone else having this problem?

Not to mention that the new “Where’s my refund?” is saying that they have no information….

Please respond!!!
Nikki

May 2nd, 2008 at 9:11 am
4

I haven’t received ours either. Myss# last 2 is 27. I keep getting conflicting stories. One news station said all direct deposits should be done by 5-2 which is today. I don’t know anyone who has received theirs yet…….
J Carter

May 2nd, 2008 at 10:00 am
5

I was quite surprised yet excited when I checked my account this morning only to find that my check was deposited. Today, May 2, is only the second day of the distribution which is expected to take the entire summer. This is awesome!

Well, although I’d very much like to spend it, I will use this money to add to my money market account — intended to save for my first property!
Melissa

May 2nd, 2008 at 10:24 am
6

We were supposedly to have ours by May 2nd. That’s today and we’ve recevied nothing. We fall in the 00-20 category-but nothing…
Melissa A.

May 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 am
7

We received ours this Friday morning. But, it was not what we are expecting. I will have to read more about how much it is based on. I thought it was $1200 for us as married and $300 for each child. We have 3 children we claimed ages 4-17. We did not receive even enough for only one child, so this is very discouraging. Is this based on how much money you claimed or got back from your regular refund? Very discouraged. Any body else got theirs and was it for the amounts we have been told it would be.
Thanks,
Melissa
Melissa A.

May 2nd, 2008 at 11:54 am
8

Well, I just called and got some info from my tax guy and according to the amounts on my taxes on certain lines is how they will base how much income you receive back. We are married filing jointly and have 3 dependents and made more than $38,000 for the year and we are only getting back $1553. But we have only received $1253 this morning in direct deposit. Really saddened we were misled I think. I don’t remember anything about it is based on your income. Oh well, no need to be frazzled; we should have known better.
Sean

May 2nd, 2008 at 12:47 pm
9

i was wondering why i haven’t received my stimulus payment yet? My ss # ends in 04 and i was supposed to have it deposited into my bank accout by today. Is it possible that it will be deposited later today? I am not sure what time they were supposed to deposit the checks. I know that most of them are being sent out today, so i figured that must be the reason for the hold up.
Jaclyn

May 2nd, 2008 at 11:23 pm
10

I was suppose to recieve mine today but I didn’t and my brother did but they sent him a wierd amount that doesn’t make any sense. The IRS told me because I filed e file from turbo tax i would get it in the mail even tho I had it direct deposited. To me it just gets more frustrating and confusing.
melissa

May 3rd, 2008 at 10:11 am
11

I was uspposed to recieve my payment by no later then may 2nd and i still havent recieved it on the 3rd they said it might take up to 2 weeks late….
author

May 3rd, 2008 at 11:08 am
12

Yeah, there a few people that I know who should have received it this week, but they haven’t. I think the May 2nd thing, might have meant that they will START depositing the low numbers on that date. It might not necessarily mean that EVERYONE would be receiving it on that date.

If you fell in the May 2nd category, and you haven’t received it by May 9th, then I would start wondering.
AJ

May 3rd, 2008 at 4:13 pm
13

I haven’t received mine yet and according to the schedule, it was supposed to have been deposited today. Last 2 digits are 13 and I’ve checked my acct but nothing. My co-worker SS ends in 26 and she’s already got hers, so I’m kind of worried. When I call the IRS, they say they can’t provide any info. Weird??!!
kayla

May 3rd, 2008 at 4:50 pm
14

my last two are 19 and i have not recieved anything …. should have known since the IRS is the regulating agency …. GEEE I WONDER IF WE CAN COLLECT A LITTLE INTEREST FROM THEM SINCE THEY ARE LATE!!!!
Midnight1270

May 3rd, 2008 at 9:42 pm
15

Well, it’s Saturday the 3rd of May and I have seen nothing in my account either. My last 2 are 04..Gotta love the IRS and our Government..NOT!!!
Midnight1270

May 3rd, 2008 at 9:45 pm
16

i filed with turbotax doing direct deposit…should that make a difference?
LaRita

May 3rd, 2008 at 11:13 pm
17

I have seen blogs where people who have SS# of 54 that have already gotten them. I am #11 and my son is #06, neither of us have gotten ours, are they going by state, we are in California.
Patty

May 5th, 2008 at 9:51 am
18

I also fall into the category of SSN’s which should have received their check by May 2nd and as of today I still have not received the payment. I am hoping that it is deposited sometime this week as I am now getting worried about it.
April

May 5th, 2008 at 10:52 am
19

We were supposed to receive ours on the second of May as well since my social ends with 04 and I was primary and we did direct deposit and we had our normal refund over 11 weeks ago. Still nothing as of May 5, 2008! A friend of mine got her’s and her number is 19. What gives? Anyone know? According to the IRS webpage and our tax person we are eligable for $1500.00. Nothing!
Jeannie

May 5th, 2008 at 11:27 am
20

According to my husband’s last two SS numbers (88) we should have received by Friday, May 2nd. I googled online and learned that the dates initially given were wrong and it will be later than expected so now I’m not sure when we’ll get it or even what the amount will be. I also heard that some returns were being checked into before the money was distributed…I hope I don’t fall in that bracket. I mailed my return and elected to have it direct depositted so hopefully, I’ll be getting ours pretty quick. I keep checking several times a day since I am unemployed. Good luck to everyone on theirs!
author

May 5th, 2008 at 11:55 am
21

Looks like many of you are in the same boat. All that I can say is that those dates were probably an indicator of when they would START distributing the direct deposit payments. It may have been misleading that everyone with those SS numbers would receive it on May 2nd. We have to remember that It’s 130 million people. It’s a huge endeavor to get all of that money to everyone.

Let’s be patient, and if you all with the low numbers still haven’t receive it in a week or so, then we should really start complaining!

Some of you are right though, leave it up to the government to screw something up! haha
john

May 5th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
22

SS ends in 15, filed jointly with SS 15 being primary name. Still nothing.
Yolanda

May 5th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
23

I’m still waiting on a deposit also, my number ends in 11, I know a couple of people that have gotten theirs, I tried the IRS website and it says they have no information I don’t know whats going on
Kelly

May 5th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
24

I haven’t received mine yet and my ss# ends in o2. Even though this is “free” money it’s frustrating.
KIM

May 5th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
25

NO CHECK TODAY ..LAST 2 IS 14
susie

May 5th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
26

My brother just got his, his last two are 74. No sign of mine 08.
author

May 5th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
27

It seems like there is no rhyme or reason to those receiving the payment. Looks like that chart was a load of crap!
Pauly

May 5th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
28

Ta-Da!
Once again another failed plan. Same as everyone else no $. Don’t hold your breath!
corey

May 5th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
29

THIS IS A LOAD OF HORSE ****! IF THE GOVERNMENT CAN’T GET THIS DONE RIGHT, WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF A DEPRESSION REALLY GOT A HOLD OF THIS COUNTRY???
GruvMaster

May 5th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
30

I wonder what the implication is for all of us that were told we would be recieving a lot on money into our accounts, only to find no money, no information on IRS website, and no answers. Since I was ASSURED on their website that I would be getting the stimulus payment, I defered some bills because I have fallen behind with my payments to some companies. If I don’t get the money into my account in the next week, I will be SCREWED. Just another freakin letdown from the BUSH ADMINISTRATION. My stimulus payment is in the same place as those weapons of mass destruction. I can’t wait until the END OF AN ERROR, 1-20-2009!
Jim

May 6th, 2008 at 8:56 am
31

I still haven’t received my deposit either my ss ends in 20 and the website still says they have no information. like someone else stated on here “even though it’s free money it’s frustrating”.
BF

May 6th, 2008 at 10:36 am
32

You will only receive a direct deposit if you elected direct deposit for a 2007 refund. If you owed taxes, even if debited from the account on the tax return, you will receive a check.
brei

May 6th, 2008 at 11:00 am
33

i was suppose to get mine by may 2nd and didnt…my sisters both got theres today and was suppose to by may 6th…y hasnt mine come yet and there scheduled date was after mine, all of us got direct deposit
Jacquelyn Hart-McCoy

May 6th, 2008 at 11:38 am
34

My co-worker who the last 4 are 12 got hers today dd. My sister in law is 02 and still nothing for her. She is anxious because she counted on it. Yikes.
Jacquelyn Hart-McCoy

May 6th, 2008 at 11:38 am
35

the last 2…opps.
Kelsie

May 6th, 2008 at 11:55 am
36

This is starting to get super annoying!
My brothers last 2 are 46 and he got his this morning
Mine is 02 and of course, like everyone else, nothing….
oh well, that’s to be expected
Amber

May 6th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
37

SS ends in 19, still nothing.
susie q

May 6th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
38

well sorry to say but the irs will not be direct depositing any rebate checks if you went to HR block etc… to have your taxes done and the fees where withheld or your refund was direct deposited by a third party (BANK) you will have to wait on a paper check THE IRS WEBSIE DOES SAY THIS BUT I CALLED AND GOT A REP. this whole thing is just a CRAZY
author

May 6th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
39

Okay, I don’t think everything is always Bush’s fault. Just ’cause he’s the president doesn’t mean that is why the IRS and the Treasury is incompetent. That’s like saying a customer service who’s having a bad day is a direct correlation to the management of the CEO of the company.

Remember, only those who RECEIVED a refund or physically put their direct deposit information on their 2007 tax return will get it direct deposited.

ALSO, if you owed any back taxes, child support, or were delinquent on student loans, they will apply the stimulus payment to your outstanding debt owed to the gov’t.

PLEASE PLEASE do not defer any payments while waiting for the stimulus payment. Act as if you were never going to get it!
corey

May 6th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
40

I think Bill Gates should give out his money to the US citizens….Or how about Martha “freaking” Stewart???
Mike M

May 6th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
41

Seriously, the only thing that is annoying is reading these responses. It amazes me that people feel that not only are they owed this money, but that they should get it exactly when THEY want it. Cmon people, this is extra money that we are getting from the government, which does not come that often. One thing that we should not do is count on it to pay bills that we are behind on - that is a different story alltogether. That is NOT what this was intended for. I have not gotten mine yet, last 2 is 66, which should be sometime this week. Do I hope it is sooner than later? Sure, who doesn’t? I am waiting to buy a motorcycle with it to save on gas money. Can I get it here any faster by complaining about how crappy the government is and that this is a let down and yadda yadda? Nope, so why do it?
Jamie

May 7th, 2008 at 12:11 am
42

You forgot about “Oprah”!
am

May 7th, 2008 at 9:49 am
43

i still have nothing but i wasn’t counting on it cause i knew it was going to fail! it would have been nice to get it on time if at all!
Len

May 7th, 2008 at 10:07 am
44

Have you guys tried this?? According to this I will be getting ours on the 9th of May.
Len

May 7th, 2008 at 10:07 am
45

sorry forgot the website….

https://sa1.www4.irs.gov/irfof/IRServlet?app=IRACTC
Jamie

May 7th, 2008 at 10:09 am
46

My brother got his last Tuesday last two being 04….my sister still nothing as of today and she is 15??????? Weird…just wish we knew exactly how they were doing all of this
Jason

May 7th, 2008 at 11:56 am
47

Basically what it boils down to for people who haven’t received their payment but feel they should because they had direct deposit is if you recieved a RAL (Refund Anticipation Loan) you will be getting a paper check in the mail. This goes for anyone who filed using Turbo Tax and had the fees deducted from their return. I filed using Turbo Tax and paid my fees via Credit Card so my payment is supposed to direct deposit on 5/9 (SSN ends in 35).

Some of the people who have higher numbers who claim to have gotten their payment already, I’m wondering if that is their regular refund that is being deposited.
Chris Bellini

May 7th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
48

If you used Turbo Tax, they deal with a 2nd and third part agency. The IRS will mail you the check because it wasn’t done staright through Turbo Tax. I found this out because our government that is ran by liars and grammar school graduates dont confess up to making mistakes. They make us Americans suffer in many ways. For future inquisitions, if the “brain trust” tells you something, do everything in your power to investigate the subject and get your own answers. As for the IRS, forget about them they only have information when it comes to collecting money from us, not giving it out. They have a 9-5 job, and are all idiots.
Nicole

May 7th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
49

Actually I was supposed to get it by May 2 direct deposit. I called the IRS and she advised me that they had all my direct deposit information but they are sending me a check on 5/14 and that there is no reason and that the whole thing is a mess just wanted to let everyone know!!
Amy

May 8th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
50

I just checked the link from above and it said that our stimulus refund would be DD 5-9 and it told the amount.My DH’s # ends in 61. HTH

Amy from NC.
Jake

May 8th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
51

I think the issue is not that people complain about not getting money they didn’t work for but because they were promised something and it hasn’t gone through yet. I anticipated a May 2 direct deposit, but haven’t received anything as of May 8. I’m not whining because I think of it a bonus not something I deserve. However I think most people complain because they were promised something that hasn’t gone through. Yet, anyways. Good luck, all.
author

May 8th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
52

let’s all remember that this isn’ BONUS money. This OUR money that we’re getting back. The government is not a profit center. They just take our money and redistribute it. They don’t earn it. So, you should be upset when they promise to give you back some of your money, but they drop the ball on how they’re doing it.
nikki

May 8th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
53

What would everyone do if this stimulas refund check never came,what was u doing before the government mention this about receiving the check,if it is meant for u to have one it will come just be patient and act like u never knew about it,people need to stop complaining and wait,the government is not always messing up on things,stop blaming the government for everything just because u have not receive your check yet. GOD BLESS
Len

May 9th, 2008 at 8:36 am
54

Got mine on time!! Thank Goodness!!!!
Nikki

May 9th, 2008 at 9:11 am
55

According to the website it is supposed to be deposited into my account this morning and it even gave me an amount. But as of right now there is nothing there yet. My fingers are still crossed, there is a whole day to get through.
Nikki

May 9th, 2008 at 9:19 am
56

Had another thought….I know a couple of people that was supposed to get their payment in today’s batch of deposits. He got his last Friday. His last two of his SS is 45. How weird is that? Hmmmmmmm……
Ed

May 9th, 2008 at 11:55 am
57

Not yet SS ends with 35 and nothing.
Veronica

May 9th, 2008 at 11:55 am
58

my refund was supposed to go in today May 9th since my last SS# is 63 I have been checking with my bank every day since Monday the 2nd because the dates where changed. I am looking forward for that extra money to make payments. AND GO TO DISNEYLAND
Geo T.

May 9th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
59

I think ‘niki’ (message 53) got it just right. My Last 2 are 50. Therefore, I was ’supposed’ to receive my direct deposit today. As of this morning there was nothing present. I filed through Turbo Tax and they took the fee out themselves. So, I’m guessing I’ll have to wait for the check in June (according to the post on this blog).
I have had not such a great relationship with money over my life. A few months ago I realized that my entire attitude to money had to transform my attitude towards myself and towards finances. I did this because I needed to take personal responsibility.
Do not complain if you were counting on the money and it isn’t there yet. What would you have done if the government never came up with this plan? Take a long hard look at yourself and your relationship with money. Ask yourself if you have really been responsible? I realize the whole economy is hard right now, however, there are things you can do to adjust. Don’t like the price of gas? Get a hybrid, modify your engine to get 80+ mpg (yes, it is possible - but thats is a whole other story - Google it), buy a bike or walk, Not enough cash around? Live below your means, take your lunch to work from home, stop smoking, go out 1 day less a month.
You can invest or start your own part time business with your stimulus check and STIMULATE your own fiscal situation which as well as the country’s as a whole. I’m starting a business with mine. I think of it as my own personal ’stimulus package.’ I’m not quite ready to get started as of yet. So, even if I did get it today (which would have been nice), while it would be hard to resist spending it on frivolous stuff, I couldn’t touch it yet.
So don’t blame Bush (I’m not a fan of his either), don’t blame the IRS (again, not a fan). Look at yourself.
I know that this a long post and comes off as a bit preachy but I just want you to think about what you have been doing with money up to this point. And while it is true that this is your money (it’s the taxpayers money) it’s not your entitlement. The Author is correct. Act like you dan’t need it or depend on it.
Anne

May 9th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
60

So, I just got off the phone with the IRS…I elected direct deposit on my return and received my refund on Feb 8…well beyond 6 weeks ago. Turns out, I’m scheduled to get a paper check mailed to me in JUNE! I thought I would have the money today (May 9) based on my SSN and the fact that I elected direct deposit on my tax return…not so much. Maybe it’s because I used a 3rd party tax service (Turbo Tax)??!?!? Whatever…I’m pretty bummed.
Jules

May 9th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
61

My last 2 of my s/s is 12 and my husbands is 19. Neither of us have received our refund and like many of you, we were told per the irs.gov website May 2. We did however file through TurboTax with DD. I tried calling the main number to the IRS, and all I get is, “We’re experiencing extremly high call volume. Try your call again later.” The FAQ’s are no help either. I know we shouldn’t depend on this money but damn it, when your living paycheck to paycheck, you can’t help but to look forward to it.
Jen

May 9th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
62

So, I keep checkin my account and the irs website and still no go. What is going on? Is it true if you used TAX CUT you will be receiving it in paper form? Is there proof? I know that is “free” money but we are really counting on this. Hopefully soon. Good Luck Everyone.
Geo T.

May 9th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
63

I just got an update got you all, that may answer everyone’s questions. If you used turbo tax and got your refund using Santa Barbara Bank & Trust (just like I did), you will be getting a check in the mail. This article came out on 5/6/08. Here is the link explaining it all:

http://turbotax.intuit.com/support/kb/tax-content/tax-tips/6255.html

So most of us will have to wait a while longer.

Also,because of interest payments that the government’s accounts receive from the cash available in them, the check wont be mailed until the last day. So, if the date is June 13 then, that’s the date the check will be MAILED. So don’t expect the check until the 16th or 17th.

These are the facts
Shan

May 9th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
64

I was supposed to get mine today (filed through Turbo Tax) and married filed jointly and gave my direct deposit info. My last two are 65 and its the 9th and no money in my account…
THERESA

May 9th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
65

WELL SHOCK SHOCK I DIDN’T RECIEVE MY PAYMENT EITHER. THE LAST TWO OF THE SS ARE 30. I AM SO UPSET RIGHT NOW. WE ARE LEAVING FOR CALIFORNIA TOM. MORNING. AND WERE COUNTING ON THIS MONEY. WE DID DIRECT DEPOSIT. AND SHOULD RECEIVE IT TODAY. BUT OF COURSE IT WAS A NO GO. WE E FILED. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS IS AFFECTING OUR DIRECT DEPOSIT.
UGHHH I AM SO FRUSTERATED
b. russ

May 9th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
66

It doesnt matter if the money is going to bills or toys, the point is that they said it would be available on a certain time, and its not..to have to wait longer for our own money is very frustrating…The last rebate wasnt like this, it went out direct deposit, not matter if you used turbo tax or h r block!!! so dont preach to us about that we have to look hard at our selves with our relationship to money. thats aload of bull.. the fact is it was supposed to be here now, and its not and we are pissed. end.
Paul

May 9th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
67

It’s May 10th. I was suppose to receive mine on the 9th. Nothing! I filled joint/Married and have two children. My ssn number ends in second direct deposit scheduled payments. I tried using the online “where is my stimulus payment” form, but it says,”Sorry we can’t find that information”. I’m kinda wondering how many people out their haven’t seen a penny from this economic stimulus payment.
Haley

May 10th, 2008 at 3:53 am
68

So I was supose to get my refund on the 9th and I used tax act my other friend whom used the same software got hers where is mine??
Keri

May 10th, 2008 at 11:17 am
69

We were looking for our check on 5/9 (ss# 36). Now 5/10 and still nothing. We used H&R w/ direct deposit - BUT now irs.gov says if you paid 3rd party tax preparer out of refund, a paper check will be issued in June.

After 7 years disabled from meningitis, we are finally able to buy a home again. Our stimulus is helping with down payment, but not really needed until we close in July. Hope paper check is somewhat on time!
Gilbert

May 10th, 2008 at 11:43 am
70

Good ‘ol Uncle Sam. I’m still waiting for my direct deposit. Maybe I should’ve said my last name was Jazeer or Mohammed and just maybe I would’ve received it with interest and a free gas card.
Amy

May 10th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
71

We got ours on Friday DD .It said our stimulus refund would be DD 5-9 and it was .My DH’s # ends in 61. We E-filed but used one of the Free filing sites the IRS recommend when we filed our 2007 taxes.It was less than I thought for married with 2 qualifying kids but; IM not complaining. Thank GOD for any extra amount this day and time

Amy from NC.
Brian

May 11th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
72

I had direct deposit doing turbo tax, mine should have been in account on the 2nd,,,,, called them up said I had to sign up for direct deposit,,, being mailed check, now how am I to sign up for direct deposit for rebate check differently from the normal check? Thought by direct deposit using turbo, t hey would send rebate same way,,,,,,, my last numbers are 01 and still nothing!!!!!!!!
angie from mansfield texas

May 11th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
73

Well I am like many that was scheduled on the 9th and so far nothing. I used direct deposit on my return and all of my friends that had it done the same way got theirs. I feel ignored.
Danielle

May 12th, 2008 at 12:36 am
74

Come on everyone, are we surprised? Not really. We were supposed to have ours deposited on Friday 5/9, but nada. I went online all day thinking that the IRS fairy sprinkled our bank account with money, but hell no! She screwed me again, just like that cheap ass tooth fairy did to me as a kid! They better get their schedule together…..
RIck

May 12th, 2008 at 3:28 am
75

I havent received mine either, it was due by May 9th. No one seems to know what is happening. I have only heard of one person who has recieved it and it was the wrong amount. They are single with no kids and the IRS sent them 1200.00 bucks! What is up with that….
Monica O

May 12th, 2008 at 11:46 am
76

I havent recieved mine either?? its way past time?
Nick

May 12th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
77

last 2 are 64, should have had stimulus direct deposited by May 9 but still nothing. After reading these posts I think I will get a paper check because I used Turbo Tax. This really puts a damper on my expectations. Of course nothing was mentioned by the IRS about using a third party for direct deposit so I am frusterated.
Stacey

May 12th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
78

My boyfriend received his on Saturday, according to schedule. I think a lot of people are forgetting that you receive the stimulus check if your taxes were processed and paid before the April 15th deadline. I say be patient!!
billy

May 12th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
79

SN 48 HERE STILL HAVENT RECEIVED MINE IM GOIN BANANAS OVER HERE……… AMY IS HILARIOUS……..GAS CARD…….. MUAH HA HA HA HA HA FDLMAO
Becky

May 12th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
80

Well just like many of you, I too went through TAXACT, did direct deposit (already received my tax refund) and I was in the second group of deposits to receive my stimulus refund… and what do ya know…NOTHING! But I think I have a answer for some of you…if you had your payment to what every company provided you service for your tax returns (like I did) deducted from your tax refund or a payment to the IRS deducted from your refund…you will not receive your refund by direct deposit. You will receive a mailed check, why? I have no idea but that is via the IRS website.
Cel

May 12th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
81

We were supposed to receive a paper check due to prep fees being withheld from refund through SBBT. IRS listing said should be sent by June 13. We weren’t looking forward to that wait and then on the 10th we got a letter in the mail telling us that our stimulus payment will be to us BY the 16th of May. WE’ll see what happens. But it was really nice to get that letter explaining everything to a T. Good Luck to all!!!!
Tiff

May 12th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
82

I was supposed to receive my check on the 9th and it is the 12th, where is my check? the website is totally wrong, and i am quite upset about this.
Lorena

May 12th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
83

I was suppose to recieve mine on the 9th! And so fare nothing! I filed married for the first year and I filed at H&R Block.
author

May 12th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
84

If you filed through H&R Block, I am pretty sure you’ll receive a paper check sometime in the summer. If you’re not receiving the direct deposit, it doesn’t mean you’re not going to receive the payment. It just means that for some reason, the direct deposit wasn’t set up and you’ll receive a paper check at a later date.
Margaret

May 12th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
85

I SS# is 52 and should have received my DD before May 9th. Still nothing. I did get a letter saying it would be before May 9th, and then the next line says if you dont received it within 6-8 weeks then call.

It is just nuts. The IRS needs to go away and bring in the fair tax.
rachel

May 13th, 2008 at 1:52 am
86

I just have a quick question…

Does anyone know of a website that says by which two last social numbers you have.. it will show the date that you get your money?
And another thing… Do dependents get $300 and Independants get $500?
I am wondering when I will recieve mine. Last 2 are 28. And my mom filed so I dont know if it will go by her last 2 or mine, for my check.
But yeah, I believe that thier paying by the last two of your social and the order thier going in is from the 90’s on down… at least thats what i see from all these comments in the forum. I read every single one of these comments. Im still lost…. can anyone help me with my questions?????

Thanks,
Rachel , WA state.
jeremey

May 13th, 2008 at 8:31 am
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I filed with HR Block also did the direct deposit and got my refund ok did my taxs back in feb. Last numbers 35 but still nothing. Does anyone have a clue why we havent gottten it yet? And I went to check on there website and still there is no info on my refund status. If anyone has info on this pls post
WILLIE RUSHING

May 13th, 2008 at 11:04 am
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PROCESSING FEES DEDUCTED FROM YOUR REFUND,BY THIRD PARTY BANK,WILL CAUSE LATE STIMULUS PAYMENTS.THIS IS FOR DIRECT DEPOSITS.THE IRS WILL MAIL YOUR PAYMENT.
Earnestine

May 13th, 2008 at 11:58 am
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my last two are 41 and i shouldve recieved mine into my account on May 9th and i still have not recieved mine. Im getting worried
rachel

May 13th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
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how come no one is answering me?
karen perry

May 13th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
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I did recieve mine and it was right on time. Direct deposited.
Krystal

May 14th, 2008 at 3:49 am
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Rachel

One, did your mother claim you on her taxes, or did she just do the work for you? I she claimed, she is getting your stimulus. Sucks, but that seems to be how it works.

Now I found http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/ to calculate about how much you may get back. It is just a guess, but it should give you an idea.

I hope I get it this week. Paid for my tax prep in cash. Shouldn’t have anything holding it. I’m in the last group. Be some nice birthday money.
Krystal

May 14th, 2008 at 3:52 am
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Oh! And it seems that if you use your tax refund to pay for the prep work, your direct deposit becomes a paper check. Since, if you think about it, your income tax check got split and sent to two different accounts; your back and the bank of the prepares to pay for it. Best way to insure you get the funds is to mail you the check.
Jamie

May 14th, 2008 at 8:33 am
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Rachel….go to irs.gov….they have a stimulus payment calculator to see how much you will get back and also the mailing dates are on there. It does go by ssn but they started at the beginning…00…direct deposit was supposed to get theirs first, but it all seems a little hit and miss of who has and hasn’t received one.
Gary

May 14th, 2008 at 9:04 am
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I believe that every one needs to be upset with this process. As i have read in other comments we did not ask for the later Ss# .And also this should have all Either Been Mailed or clarified before they were sent out this is all just a mass confusion. Yes i filed my taxes with H&R Block I thought i was getting a direct deposit but then come to find out .h&r block uses a temp bank acct to put funds to takt their fees which was only 29.99 for use of their tax cut .It really sucks that they do that but hopefully i will ge it SOME DAY THIS YEAR. But thanks for telling us early and causeing mass confusion in America. Some people really need this to help catch up on bills and provide food for thier familes. Those that get it and save it really did not need it they are already stimulating the economy. But those that work and are having a really hardtime making ends meet,about to lose their home or cant make it to work or feed their family need to have recieved it first . I know this is my comment so i will leave it at that .Thanks America For causing mass confusion and continous hard ships for all of us we re a rich society but where is it no in the pockects of those that made this country rich but in those that sit and spend it on unneeded things which is not benifiting anyone. It all Needs To Change, Thanks
Rhonda

May 14th, 2008 at 9:24 am
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Jamie-thanks for the link at post 46. Very helpful! I should have mine Friday or Saturday.
Good luck to everyone and try the link (46) if you haven’t!
max

May 14th, 2008 at 9:40 am
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I was laid off a year ago and I live in a small town no one is heiring . I know very well that we should not count on this money from the government.But I called my bank and they said I would get my refund by the 9th and still have not resived it. When my bank told me the check would be depoited on the 9th I went ahead and paid some bills that needed cought up. Know I have no money for rent, its my sposes and my fault we got behind but being a one income family we really do try and do our best. I know we are not the only people in this boat,when the bank says it will be there on a certain day you tend to belive them . Well for any one out there don’t belive them. I did our taxes through turbo tax and so did the rest of my family and some have resived the refunds already and some have’nt its very confussing. The web site for what i understand said you would resive a paper check but the two family members who have resived there refunds were direct deposited.So I am more confused then ever.
Ashley

May 14th, 2008 at 11:34 am
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I have not recieved my check, it was suppose to be here May.9 and it is May 14, no sign of mine yet. I had my tx refund direct deposited this year.
Poppa

May 14th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
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Man I thopught I was the only one who hasnt recieved my stimulus check yet. my social ends in 59 and i was supposed to recieve it on may 9th but still nothing.. a couple of friends of mines have gotten theres but most of my friends who shouldve had theirs by now havent recieved anything FUCK BUSH hes always fuckin sum shit up…i was gonna get ma girl sum ear rings from tiffanys for her Bday with that money
Don

May 14th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
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Hey Haley

I seen that you used tax act for your taxes…so did i. Did you have your fees at the taken out of your return or did u pay for it up front?… and same question to your friend.
Michelle

May 14th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
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i was supposed to have gotten it on 5-9. still nothing. everyone i know got it. except for me
Tami

May 14th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
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We haven’t received ours either…should have been deposited by 5/9.
Tami

May 14th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
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Rachel - Here’s the wesite where you can find all the information, although apparenty the dates are not “real”, since no one seems to be getting their payments on time. Hope this helps though. http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=177937,00.html
author

May 14th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
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Here is one of the glitches that I figured out, which isn’t really a glitch. The IRS just failed to mention this when they put out their info about the payments.

Check line 57 on the 1040 that you filed. If that amount is less than $600, then you’ll receive $300 for each person. so, if you filed jointly, you’ll get $600, and if your single, you’ll get $300. The letter I received that if your net tax liability (line 57) is less than $600, then you can’t receive the full amount.

I think this will help answer many of your questions who received money, but not the correct amount.

For those that haven’t received yet, you will most likely receive a paper check in the mail for whatever reason. The bad news is that it will be june or july if you receive a paper check.

DON’T RELY ON THIS MONEY!
Don

May 15th, 2008 at 8:11 am
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Alright here is something quite interesting i heard from somone on another blog who seemed to know what they were talking about. For the people who filed througha third party such has H&R block or Tax Act…if you had the fees at the end taken out of your actual rebate then more than likely you will be getting a paper check. This is because since you had them take out the fee from the irs check the 3rd party gave the irs their bank account info instead of yours. That is so they could recieve your money, take out their fees from it then send it to you. So even though you was direct deposited the irs did not have your bank info. If you want to double check look at your bank statement. If your rebate came from the IRS it should say somthing like U.S treasury. If it says anything else then then you recieved your rebate from the third party and the IRs did not get you bank indo…..sry if this is bad news for some but hopefully it will answer some questions.