Attention Vets and SSI/SSD Recipients You could be eligible for an Economic Stimulus payment! YOU COULD GET A PAYMENT OF : $300 for individuals $600 if.

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Attention Vets and SSI/SSD Recipients You could be eligible for an Economic Stimulus payment! YOU COULD GET A PAYMENT OF : $300 for individuals $600 if you are married and file a joint tax return An additional $300 for each qualifying child* *To qualify, a child must be under age 17 as of December 31, 2008

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: File a 2007 IRS Form 1040 or Form 1040A & report at least $3,000 in qualifying income. ~ You can include the amount of your VA benefits to qualify for the stimulus payment. REMEMBER: THIS STIMULUS PAYMENT IS NOT TAXABLE NEXT YEAR AND WILL NOT AFFECT THE AMOUNT OF BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ask your case manager for a brochure with all the information