Tax refund loans hold up stimulus checks

"In addition, an IRS spokesperson confirmed last week that some economic-stimulus payments have gone to the wrong bank accounts. " But yet the fine print across all of the IRS publications state that they are not responsible for electronic refunds or dispersements of money that go to the wrong account. It is kind of 'buyer beware' when you elect to use electronic deposit.

The US government can't seem to do anything right.

wow wrote:

The US government can't seem to do anything right.

And yet there's people out there who want the US Government to run our healthcare system.

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An elephant: A mouse built to government specifications.

Thanks George. Another screw up.

Economic stimulus or reelect me payments?

Vlad wrote:

Economic stimulus or reelect me payments?

Uh, Bush can't be re-elected.

Leave it to the IRS. Get rid of the bums.

http://www.fairtax.org/site/PageServer

Vlad wrote:

Economic stimulus or reelect me payments?

Yes!...4 More Years!....4 More Years!...Everyone with me! 4 Mor....oh wait.

wow wrote:

The US government can't seem to do anything right.

I got my money deposited into my account just like they said it would. When you consider that the IRS didn't have a lot of time to prepare for this project, they should be commended on their performance. With all big projects you come across things that don't quite work the way you intended.

Retired tent dweller wrote:

Thanks George. Another screw up.

Who says you're entitled to anything? Maybe you and all the other "victims" should have saved more or kept working. What will you do when you don't have Bush to blame anymore? Try a mirror...

Commended? Because the rushed thru a project?

Vlad wrote:

Economic stimulus or reelect me payments?

Wait a minute. Re-elect who? Both parties were for this.

wow wrote:

The US government can't seem to do anything right.

And some people want them in charge of our health care?

I guess China will just have to wait a bit longer for their money.

Remember, the State of MN is going to get their dirty little hands on it first, too.

http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/

Gotta love the Tax State

I wonder if the IRS will pay interest. They seem to tag you for every thing you have, they threaten you and destroy others for mistakes unknowningly made but if they mess up, wwe all have to sit back and be patient? Our entire system stinks!

Richard, I see the state can get money that it is owed from the stimulus check, but if you have no past-due taxes, that isn't an issue.

I paid 7k in on taxes due to a company paid relocation (don't get too excited, I lost my ace on the relo and at tax time). Because I had to pay in, electronically no less, now I have to wait. Nothing like getting stuck on both ends...

Vlad wrote:

Economic stimulus or reelect me payments?

Paul wrote:

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Uh, Bush can't be re-elected.

Bush can't but all the Representatives and one third of the Senate are up for reelection this year and three Senators are still in the race for President.

So yes, "reelect me payments." Just not "reelect Bush" payments.

GJB wrote:

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And yet there's people out there who want the US Government to run our healthcare system.
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An elephant: A mouse built to government specifications.

No - just to make sure every one is insured and let doctors run the health care system rather than large insurance companies which aren't exactly doing a bang up job.