To qualify for the 2008 stimulus check, your income had to be below certain levels. If you have recently heard about a possible 2009 stimulus check package there may be a chance that you could receive one of these checks in the upcoming year. There has been a tax law change that may make this possible.

To receive the 2008 stimulus check there were many factors to be considered in your eligibility such as: Family size and income.

If you did not receive a stimulus check in 2008 based on your 2007 return you may now qualify for a recovery rebate check. This will be based on your 2008 earnings that you will file in 2009. They will take certain situations in to consideration. If you had a child in 2008 then you may be able be eligible as well.

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