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AJ_090206_Taxes.appHeader = "fact file|Solving the stimulus puzzle";
AJ_090206_Taxes.appDeck = "Ins and outs of the recovery rebate credit";
AJ_090206_Taxes.appFooter = "Sources: msnbc.com research/Alex Johnson; Internal Revenue Service";
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About 97 percent of taxpayers aren't eligible; they can enter 0 on Line 70 of Form 1040, on Line 42 of Form 1040A or on Line 9 of Form 1040EZ, or they can simply leave the line blank.
You might be eligible for the refund - and either a smaller tax bill or a bigger refund - if:
• Your financial situation changed dramatically from 2007 to 2008 - for example, you lost your job after the payments went out.
• You didn't file a 2007 tax return.
• Your family gained an additional qualifying child in 2008.
• You were claimed as a dependent on someone else's return in 2007 but can't be claimed as dependent by someone else in 2008.";
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• If you or your preparer are using tax software, the amount of the credit should automatically be calculated and reported properly. Make sure you have the latest software release.
• If you're using the paper method, fill out the worksheet that comes with your tax package. You will need to know how much your stimulus check was, if you got one.
• Report the result on Line 70 of Form 1040, Line 42 of Form 1040A or Line 9 of Form 1040EZ. For most taxpayers, the correct entry will be either blank or zero.";
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• Refer to the amount listed on Notice 1378, which the IRS mailed last year to everyone who got a check.
• Go to the How Much Was My 2008 Stimulus Payment? tool on the IRS Web site.
• Call the IRS at 1-866-234-2942. After a brief recorded announcement, select option 1. You will need to provide your filing status, Social Security Number and number of exemptions.";
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