Many people who do not normally file an income tax return may be eligible for economic stimulus checks, but will not receive their check unless they submit a tax return this year. That is why the Internal Revenue Service and its partners are holding special office hours this Saturday to help people prepare Form 1040A. This simple form is being used by people who are filing a return solely to receive their stimulus payment. People who earned more than $3,000 in "qualifying income" in 2007 are eligible. Qualifying income includes benefits from the Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, and the Railroad Retirement Board.
In the Third Congressional District, which includes Barry, Ionia, and Kent Counties, the IRS Offices at 678 Front Ave. N.W. in Grand Rapids will be open from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 to assist people with Form 1040A.
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Also, the Kent County Tax Credit Coalition at Davenport University will be offering assistance. It is located on the first floor of 415 Fulton St. E in Grand Rapids, and will be open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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People may also dial 211 on their phones in Kent, Barry, and Ionia Counties to schedule a free appointment with a tax assistance provider at their convenience.
I have done quite a bit of work lately to spread the word about this, including some special workshops I held last week in Ionia, Hastings, and Grandville. I encourage you to share the information in this message with your friends and family as well. People who did not earn enough taxable income to file a return, but did earn over $3,000 in other qualifying income, may lose money that is entitled to them through the economic stimulus plan approved earlier this year by Congress and President Bush. More information may be found on the IRS's Web site: Economic Stimulus Payment Information Center
Vern Ehlers
As always, thanks Vern.
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