Rebate Checks Question?

**The_Architect** · 02-07-2008, 09:04 AM

I'm planning on using mine for my trip to Jamaica this summer. That's not exactly what they had in mind for what to spend on huh...

**cmoneyr** · 02-07-2008, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by The_Architect

I'm planning on using mine for my trip to Jamaica this summer. That's not exactly what they had in mind for what to spend on huh...

Jamaica, IA? If so then they'll be pleased.

**ianoconnor** · 02-07-2008, 09:09 AM

I'm sure you'll be supporting the US economy in some way... how are you getting there? Probably an American flight.

**bos** · 02-07-2008, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by ianoconnor

I'm sure you'll be supporting the US economy in some way... how are you getting there? Probably an American flight.

I thought he was walking to the coast and then was going to build a boat out of refuse and row there.

**CloneIce** · 02-07-2008, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

The way the Senate is playing around with this by the time they're done I think you'll just need to be inside the country's borders at the time of mailing, regardless of whether you're employed or unemployed, paid taxes or not, age, whether you're legally a citizen or illegally crossed the border. Heck, the way things are going, foreign tourists may qualify for these rebate checks when all is said and done...

Your actually sorta right it looks like, without the exaggeration over illegal immigrants and tourists.

Actually it seems the Senate is going to make it so those that work but don't make enough money to have to pay income tax will get one too, and they are still debating the top threshold level of the maximum amount you can make to get one. Considering this is supposed to be an economic stimulus package, it makes perfect sense to get it to the lower income workers who spend it immediately to stimulate the economy.

Just as long as I get my cash I don't care what people they give it to, I'd rather the gov't spent my money on American people rather than the other alternatives.

**brianhos** · 02-07-2008, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by The_Architect

I'm planning on using mine for my trip to Jamaica this summer. That's not exactly what they had in mind for what to spend on huh...

You will not even have the check by this summer. But hey, have fun with Jamaica, only 9 weeks until our trip to Jamaica!

**cybsball20** · 02-07-2008, 09:18 AM

IF we both get one we are getting new countertops for the kitchen....

**brianhos** · 02-07-2008, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by CloneIce

Your actually sorta right it looks like, without the exaggeration over illegal immigrants and tourists.

Actually it seems the Senate is going to make it so those that work but don't make enough money to have to pay income tax will get one too, and they are still debating the top threshold level of the maximum amount you can make to get one. Considering this is supposed to be an economic stimulus package, it makes perfect sense to get it to the lower income workers who spend it immediately to stimulate the economy.

Just as long as I get my cash I don't care what people they give it to, I'd rather the gov't spent my money on American people rather than the other alternatives.

I hate the idea of this whole thing, how about taking all the money and paying down some debt, or balacing the budget a little. This is just a horrible idea. We are basically taking a cash advance on the national credit card, and we are all going to have to pay this back later WITH interest.

**jtdoyle1** · 02-07-2008, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by wheels686

My dad claimed me as dependent last year but is not going to this year and for taxes that he is filing this weekend for me. since i am not being claimed as dependent on taxes for this year would that mean I would get one or not?

It will be based on the 2007 tax year (the taxes that are due by April 15, 2008).

Good deal for me because we just had another kid Nov. 1, 2007. So if it all works out an extra $300 in my pocket for having that child for only 1/6th of 2007.

**brianhos** · 02-07-2008, 09:21 AM

Since the government has not even passed this yet, and does not look to pass it in the near future, I would think we would not see anything until fall.

**The_Architect** · 02-07-2008, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by brianhos

You will not even have the check by this summer. But hey, have fun with Jamaica, only 9 weeks until our trip to Jamaica!

<sigh> Oh well, maybe we'll have it in time for the ISU game in Vegas, Baby Vegas!

**jtdoyle1** · 02-07-2008, 09:24 AM

Maybe they won't pass this and the real economic stimulus will come from people taht are expecting this money and go on a spending spree in advance. Suckers.

**cmoneyr** · 02-07-2008, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by brianhos

Since the government has not even passed this yet, and does not look to pass it in the near future, I would think we would not see anything until fall.

The articles I've read said even with the delays it shouldn't delay the actual checks...yet.

**cmoneyr** · 02-07-2008, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by jtdoyle1

Maybe they won't pass this and the real economic stimulus will come from people taht are expecting this money and go on a spending spree in advance. Suckers.

Damn, I already spent this years rebate, and I figured we'd probably get one next year so I spent that too!