The IRS has issued Notice 2008-28 explaining what individuals who are not otherwise required to file an income tax return for 2007, must do to receive an economic stimulus rebate. Basically, the individual must file a return containing certain information. For eligible individuals (or married couples filing jointly) who are not required to file an [...]

Use this handy guide from Goodwill Industries to assist in obtaining values for your non-cash donations.  You may want to keep photographs of the items donated to establish the condition of the articles.
2007_valuation_guide1.pdf

IRS TAX Rebate
 

The check is in the mail

Week
Last 2 digits of your SSN
Receive your check by week of

1
00 – 09
July 23

2
10 – 19
July 30

3
20 – 29
August 6

4
30 – 39
August 13

5
40 – 49
August 20

6
50 – 59
August 27

7
60 – 69
Sept. 3

8
70 – 79
Sept. 10

9
80 – 89
Sept. 17

10
90 – 99
Sept. 24

For married taxpayers who filed a joint [...]

Q. Is my stimulus payment taxable?
A. No. You will not owe tax on your payment when you file your 2008 federal income tax return. But you should keep a copy of the IRS letter you receive later this year listing the amount of your payment. You will need to know this amount next year when [...]