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Washington, DC – Today, local Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand
encouraged all seniors and veterans to file a tax return, even if they did
not pay federal income taxes this year, so that they can receive their tax
rebate. Congress recently passed an Economic Stimulus Package that
will give nearly every senior and veteran a tax rebate; however, in order
to receive the rebate, every household must file a tax return.
“It is my goal to ensure that everyone who is eligible for a rebate
receives one. Rebates will be sent out as early as May, and the
sooner you file your tax return, the sooner you will receive a check in the
mail,” Congresswoman Gillibrand said. “The Economic Stimulus Package will
put more money back into the hands of working families, veterans and
seniors. This will help Upstate New York households pay the bills.”
For households that receive social security or veteran benefits, but
who do not normally file a tax return, the IRS has produced a special form
that highlights the specific sections that need to be filled out in order
to qualify for a tax rebate.
Seniors can access a
sample form at: http://www.irs.gov/pub/newsroom/1040a.pdf
The actual form to be
filled out can be accessed here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040a.pdf
Most seniors will receive up to $1,200 for a couple. If constituents
need help obtaining the correct IRS form or have additional questions,
Representative Gillibrand encourages seniors and veterans to contact her
office at 518-581-8247, or visit her website at www.gillibrand.house.gov
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