For Immediate Release
February 20, 2008 |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Cullen Schwarz
Office: 202.225.4961
Mobile: 202.225.0471 |
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Congressman Sander Levin Meets with Seniors To Highlight Important Details of
Economic Stimulus Package
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Social Security Recipients, Disabled Veterans and Workers Normally Not Required to File Income Tax Returns Must Do So This Year to Ensure They Receive Rebates
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Roseville/Oak Park, MI- Congressman Sander Levin held two public meetings with senior citizens today to discuss the state of the economy and outline details of the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act, the bipartisan economic stimulus package enacted February 13. Congressman Levin held the meetings at senior centers in Roseville and Oak Park.
At the events, Congressman Levin provided important information for seniors, disabled veterans and workers that are not normally required to file income tax returns to help those individuals receive tax rebates to which they are entitled under the Act. Unless they take action, many of these individuals will not receive a rebate.
“Many seniors, disabled veterans and workers that do not normally file federal income tax returns are eligible for rebates,” said Rep. Levin. “While these individuals may not normally file returns, it is vital that anyone that believes they are eligible for a rebate file a return this year because if they do not, they will not receive their rebate. We want to ensure that everyone eligible for a rebate receives one, especially these individuals that are likely to spend their rebates quickly and most effectively stimulate the economy.”
The economic stimulus package provides rebates of up to $600 for individuals ($1,200 for married couples) who owe income tax in 2008. The rebates are phased out for individuals making $75,000 per year or more ($150,000 for married couples). Even those that do not owe income tax but will receive at least $3,000 in earned income, social security benefits or veterans disability pay are eligible for a minimum rebate of $300 ($600 for married couples). These individuals were made eligible for rebates because, while they do not pay federal income tax, they are likely subject to other taxes such as state or local income taxes, sales and other consumer taxes, payroll taxes, or other taxes.
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To Contact Congressman Levin: -
Email Congressman Levin In Michigan: 27085 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066 | (586) 498-7122 | (248) 968-2025
In Washington: 1236 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 | (202) 225-4961
