Has anyone got less money from their tax rebate checks than their supposed to?

Question

The only reason i'm asking this is because when I got my check I only got half of what I was supposed to get. And I really relying on that money. My mom was the same way. I just want to know is their more of us out there.

Answer 1

So...how much money did you get, how much money did you think you were supposed to get?

Most individuals heard the rebates would be "$300 up to $600" and immediately blocked out the meaning of "up to."

If you qualified for the rebate, it started at $300.  You only got more money if you actually PAID more in taxes.  If your tax bill was less than $300, this is *all* you are going to get.

(There were a very few cases where the IRS failed to see a qualifying child on the tax return and these will be addressed with a 2nd check in late July.)

Answer 2

Define "supposed to".  The payment for an adult is between $300 and $600, depending on your tax amount.  A lot of people just saw UP TO $600 and assumed they'd get the maximum.