Comments on: Help! Re: Federal Taxes, Irs, Tax Rebate, Turbotax Problems?

By: La Vie Boheme

La Vie Boheme — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:49:01 +0000

I assume this is a joint return. Whose SSN did you give when you spoke to the IRS? It’s possible the return was posted under one SSN and the payment under the other.

By: chatspla

chatspla — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:36:39 +0000

Call again. It could be just a mistake. You might have to refile but that’s no big deal. Once your return is processed, they will send you a stimulus check in the amount you qualify for. (Remember, it’s UP TO $1200)
I see nothing unfair about this..nobody is trying to scam you. Furious over not getting “free” money as fast as you thought?? That’s a complete waste of energy.

By: aprillyn

aprillyn — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:21:41 +0000

Contact Turbotax support and start from there. Get your tax return FILED.
Come on, this is “found money”, relax. Get your taxes straightened out and the rebate will come. As you had to pay the IRS, your stimulus rebate would generally be mailed and you wouldn’t have it yet anyway.

By: lise1914

lise1914 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:19:59 +0000

Were you checking on your REBATE with the IRS, or on your actual return? The REBATE database only shows info once the stimulus payment has been scheduled. Depending on who you were talking to, there might have been a misunderstanding as to what you were actually asking about.
And you said that you had to pay when you filed, didn’t get a refund. In most cases if you owed, you’ll end up with a paper check in the mail for your stimulus payment. Many software programs didn’t handle entry of direct deposit info if you didn’t have a refund coming (that’s why I’ll get my stimulus money in July).

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:13:29 +0000

I doubt that there was no return on file. In alot of cases people have yet to see any information when they try to check the status of their rebate on the irs website. Also, if you owed taxes you are not eligible for direct deposit of your stimulus payment. It will be sent as a check through the mail according to the schedule for those. Maybe the rep you spoke to was mistaken in the fact that your return is MIA?