Comments on: Tax Relief for Individual and Families

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:47:16 +0000

will i get a stimulus check

By: Donna Cook

Donna Cook — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:59:37 +0000

I am a 62 year old disabled female. I live on $2,300.00 a month. I receive income from my TIAA-CREF retirement program. I am paid by a 3rd party sick leave plan and I pay taxes on 63% of what I receive as income. Like everyone else, if I have no deductions or credits, I am required to pay IRS and State taxes. I did pay State taxes this year on this income. I receive a W-2 and not a 1099, as with Social Security and the IRS has no way of deciphering a W-2 claiming EIC and a W-2 not being eligible for EIC . My Grandchildren lived with me in 2007 and I was sent a check for EIC, then two months later they asked for it all back, stating I was not eligible to receive EIC, nor will I ever be eligible. IRS law states if the income is paid from an insurance policy, regardless the type, EIC is disallowed. When I reach 65 years of age, the sick leave pay changes to a routine retirement plan through the State of Utah. Millions of Disabled individuals are receiving EIC until they get audited, then the IRS ask for it all back. Two Grandchildren were left on my door step and they became my complete financial responsibility. How can I prove that my income is from my retirement .program and what should I do?

By: Deborah Taylor

Deborah Taylor — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:10:42 +0000

The tax credit actually worked for my family this year because, we actually recieved a larger refund and I actually worked less hours in 2009. For someone like Cindy, I think it would be better if a seperate check was issued, for instance; each house hold recieved a stimulus check in (2008). That way she could see the money insted of just being told that she recieved it.

By: Cindy Cassity

Cindy Cassity — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:53:43 +0000

Last year we received $1900 refund from Federal taxes. This year it is looking like we will OWE $2500. Comparing the two returns, we made $250 more in ’09, one child turned 17, everything else was pretty much the same. We are being penalized $47 for not paying in enough taxes. Can’t comprehend a $4500 increase in my taxes. I did not ask for this stimulus package.