economic stimulus payments

[NeverQuietHere]

From what I just read---they are subject to being taken for SL or child support etc.

 

Question---does anyone know if they just take the portion of the spouses' refund if there is a debt taht is owed?

 

For instance, we filed our taxes. I do not work but since we filed jointly, DH had to file Injured Spouse form to get his tax return portion back.

 

So when it comes to the rebate--it says we should get $1500. I am wondering if we are not getting the full $1200 for married filing jointly because we filed the ammended return so my "$600" would be going towards the "defaulted" SL.

 

Also, is it true that even though you are in a rehab program that they can continue to take your tax returns anyway? is that just until rehab is over with?

[Saria]

I just did a quick search and found several sources stating that the rebate check will be split in a situation like yours. For example, Jackson Hewitt's website has the following:

 

"If I am filing jointly with my spouse and one of us is an injured spouse, what is the stimulus payment amount?

The amount will be split 50/50, including the amount for each qualifying child."

 

Since your loan is still in default status until rehab is complete, they can--and most likely will--continue to offset any tax refunds, rebates, etc.

[searching]

They will treat your tax rebate the same as your tax refund. If you live in a community state then there will be a 50/50 split. If you live in a non-community state, your rebate will be allocated according to the wages earned, per person. Your DH will get his share, but any share that should go to you will be offset. No new injured spouse form need to be completed, but your rebate may not come as soon as everyone elses. It takes time for them to process injured spouse, etc.

 

Source: irs.gov

 

And yes, while in rehab they will continue to take your refund.

[NeverQuietHere]

Thanks for the replies. It seems that there is no REAL set answer on this yet. I have seen websites with both answers "50/50" (which doesn't seem right if we live in a non-community state and I don't work....)

 

but I have also read that the injured spouse form that was filed will count for this as well. So DH should get his portion and the kids'.

 

Thanks again!