Why don't I get a stimulus check?

Question

I am 18 and work. i made over 3,000 last year but i live at home. My parents are not going to recieve the 300 dollar check for me because I'm over age. However, because they claim me on thier taxes I can't recieve it either. Shouldn't one or the other get a check??

Answer 1

You should have filed and stated on your filing that you are claimed by your parents, then you would have received the stimulus. Perhaps its not too late, check with H&R block, or you may be able to claim it next year for 2007. You may find the info you need at the link below.

Answer 2

Nope.  That ain't the way Congress wrote the law.

Answer 3

That's the way the law was written - complain to your congressman or senator.  Lots of people don't get stimulus money.

Answer 4

If you are a dependent you do not get it and if you are 17 or over they do not get it.