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« Jury to decide case of alleged con man Kluth | Today | Broken bottle prompts hardware store evacuation » March 27, 2008Seniors can ask the experts about tax rebatesIf you're a senior citizen who doesn't normally file taxes -- but wants to receive a federal rebate check -- you'll have to do things differently this year. You can get information from the experts in Cranston tomorrow afternoon at the Rebates for Seniors information session. Representatives from the IRS are joining Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse at tomorrow's meeting to answer questions and clarify what senior citizens need to do to ensure they receive checks. Among other things, seniors can ask questions about filing taxes, which they'll need to do to secure a check from the federal government. Tomorrow's meeting is the third in a series that also went to Pawtucket and Westerly. The Cranston session is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Cranston Senior Center, 1070 Cranston Street. Extra: Find out now when you'll receive your rebate check. -- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsGreg | March 27, 2008 11:09 AM link To answer Greg, the rebate referred to is the economic stimulus package passed by President Bush. Conversely, if you already have more money than you know what to do with, why should you be entitled to a rebate check? Sara | March 27, 2008 12:58 PM link As far as I was aware it wasn't a "Wealth Redistribution Package" whereas my tax money gets turned into a check for somebody that doesn't PAY taxes. More idiot policies from the Idiot-in-Chief Greg | March 27, 2008 2:08 PM link To the informed citizen Greg: Your tax dollars are not being used to redistribute wealth in this instance. The rebate is being financed through debt, i.e. U.S. Treasury bonds being bought by foreigners because of the falling dollar. The ignorance on these blogs is truly amazing. Are there any informed projo readers??? Sara | March 27, 2008 2:24 PM link That's the first I've heard of these bonds. Why anyone would be investing in the U.S. right now is completely beyond me. Sounds like a ponzi scheme to me. Not that it matters. The amount of money is almost enough to pay off my oil company for the fuel to heat the house this winter. Almost. Greg | March 27, 2008 2:45 PM link Sara, call it what you will, but don't call it a "rebate". A rebate is the refunding of an overpayment. If people did not pay any taxes, then they are not actually getting a rebate. They are getting another government handout. And to think this is being financed by more debt is just hilarious. FYI, not everyone is getting money. Even though my college-age kids paid taxes, they will not receive a dime, because they are listed as dependents on my return. mike | March 27, 2008 2:59 PM link To Sara, this is "sane Gregg" ( spelled with two g's at the end). To answer your question; Greg gets his info from rush, hannity, glenn beck and billo. So don't bother with attempts to educate the sorry man. Gregg | March 27, 2008 3:26 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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If you don't normally file taxes, why should you be entitled to a credit?