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Post by ~Sherri~ on Mar 28, 2020 5:01:04 GMT
From what I have read, the stimulus package will give most Americans $1200 and $500 per child. We have custody of our two oldest grandchildren, ages 11 and 14. We claimed them on our taxes this year and last year. We claimed one grandchild on our 2017 taxes because both children and daughter were living with us at the time. Will DH and I receive the $500 per grandchild? Will our daughter get it because she is their mother? Will their father get it? Our daughter does work but has not provided any support for the kids since she walked out on them over 2 years ago. Ex-SIL works under the table, I think. It has been about 2 years or so since he worked and paid any taxes.
I love my daughter but I will be so upset if she gets the money for the kids. If she would use it on the kids, I would feel different.
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Post by gotranch on Mar 28, 2020 5:08:29 GMT
I would assume the payments for the children would go to you since you claim them as dependents.
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Mar 28, 2020 5:09:06 GMT
The checks are based on tax returns, so you should get them.
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Post by elaine on Mar 28, 2020 5:17:48 GMT
From what I have read, the stimulus package will give most Americans $1200 and $500 per child. We have custody of our two oldest grandchildren, ages 11 and 14. We claimed them on our taxes this year and last year. We claimed one grandchild on our 2017 taxes because both children and daughter were living with us at the time. Will DH and I receive the $500 per grandchild? Will our daughter get it because she is their mother? Will their father get it? Our daughter does work but has not provided any support for the kids since she walked out on them over 2 years ago. Ex-SIL works under the table, I think. It has been about 2 years or so since he worked and paid any taxes. I love my daughter but I will be so upset if she gets the money for the kids. If she would use it on the kids, I would feel different. It will be based on your 2019 tax return, if you have already filed this year. If you haven’t yet, it will be based on your 2018 return. Since you claimed both children as your dependents on both tax returns, you will get the $500 per child if your income qualifies. www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html |
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Post by christine58 on Mar 28, 2020 10:42:20 GMT
It's based on 2018 tax returns I believe..
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Post by dawncpa on Mar 28, 2020 12:02:43 GMT
2019 if you have filed. Otherwise 2=018.
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Post by christine58 on Mar 28, 2020 12:09:38 GMT
So I am retired and get a pension.....do I qualify??
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Post by christine58 on Mar 28, 2020 12:10:06 GMT
2019 if you have filed. Otherwise 2=018. Are you sure??? Just curious. |
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Post by elaine on Mar 28, 2020 12:11:04 GMT
2019 if you have filed. Otherwise 2=018. Are you sure??? Just curious. If you read the link I posted, it very clearly states that. |
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Post by lisaknits on Mar 28, 2020 12:13:33 GMT
So I am retired and get a pension.....do I qualify?? Yes, you'll receive $1200 if you earn less than 75K, whether it is a salary, pension, or Social Security. You'll receive a smaller amount than $1200 if you earn between 75K up to 99K. The article that elaine posted is very helpful. |
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Post by christine58 on Mar 28, 2020 12:13:34 GMT
Are you sure??? Just curious. If you read the link I posted, it very clearly states that. Gee thanks..thought the link was about the question the OP asked... |
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Post by elaine on Mar 28, 2020 12:21:06 GMT
If you read the link I posted, it very clearly states that. Gee thanks..thought the link was about the question the OP asked... Her question related to which years she claimed the grandchildren on her tax returns, since the stimulus checks are based on information in those tax returns. Hence, my answer above yours about which year the stimulus checks are based on and also the link I posted.  |
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Post by christine58 on Mar 28, 2020 12:29:11 GMT
Gee thanks..thought the link was about the question the OP asked... Her question related to which years she claimed the grandchildren on her tax returns, since the stimulus checks are based on information in those tax returns. Hence, my answer above yours about which year the stimulus checks are based on and also the link I posted. Thanks again... |
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Post by ~Sherri~ on Mar 28, 2020 12:40:17 GMT
Thank you for the answers. I hope I didn't sound greedy. I do love my daughter but providing for our grandkids is a top priority for us. Luckily hubby still is working and I get SSDI. His job is manufacturing and only about 7 work in his huge building. It is going day by day with his job.
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Post by georgiapea on Mar 28, 2020 14:23:33 GMT
Is there a time frame in which these checks can be expected? If our tax refunds always go to bank accounts, will that be what happens?
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Post by jackie on Mar 28, 2020 14:24:04 GMT
I don’t think you sound greedy. Based on the purpose of the stimulus, you should get that money and I’m glad to see that you will. Raising grandchildren is a huge responsibility that most of us wouldn’t be prepared for. I commend you.
Or if you filed jointly and your combined income is less than $150,000, you’ll get $2400. This is nice because even if you make more than $75K, your spouse’s income will be taken into consideration. I appreciate that.
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Post by twistedscissors on Mar 28, 2020 14:28:13 GMT
What about an 18 yr old child that we still claim on taxes because of college but she also has a job and filed taxes?
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Post by elaine on Mar 28, 2020 14:30:37 GMT
What about an 18 yr old child that we still claim on taxes because of college but she also has a job and filed taxes? Please read the FAQ link that I posted above. Honestly. There is a TON of info in it. Including: |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 28, 2020 14:33:38 GMT
Thank you for the answers. I hope I didn't sound greedy. I do love my daughter but providing for our grandkids is a top priority for us. Luckily hubby still is working and I get SSDI. His job is manufacturing and only about 7 work in his huge building. It is going day by day with his job. You don’t sound greedy at all. Since you are providing for these kids, you should get the money they are entitled to. |
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Post by Rhondito on Mar 28, 2020 14:58:33 GMT
Thank you for the answers. I hope I didn't sound greedy. I do love my daughter but providing for our grandkids is a top priority for us. Luckily hubby still is working and I get SSDI. His job is manufacturing and only about 7 work in his huge building. It is going day by day with his job. You shush. We know you aren't greedy; you've shared about your daughter and grandchildren in the past and we know you're only looking out for their best interest.  |
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 28, 2020 15:02:58 GMT
What about an 18 yr old child that we still claim on taxes because of college but she also has a job and filed taxes? Please read the FAQ link that I posted above. Honestly. There is a TON of info in it. Including: I've got to say, as a parent of an 18 year old who is claimed as a dependent, this sucks. He doesn't qualify for the $1200 or the $500 even though he paid some taxes and was starting to live on his own |
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 28, 2020 15:06:39 GMT
Please read the FAQ link that I posted above. Honestly. There is a TON of info in it. Including: I've got to say, as a parent of an 18 year old who is claimed as a dependent, this sucks. He doesn't qualify for the $1200 or the $500 even though he paid some taxes and was starting to live on his own And why do parents of 16 and 17 year olds get screwed? |
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Post by milocat on Mar 28, 2020 15:33:38 GMT
You don't sound greedy at all, you're raising them you should get the money which it sounds like you will.
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Post by christine58 on Mar 28, 2020 15:38:00 GMT
georgiapeaWhen will the payment arrive? Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he expected most people to get their payments within three weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2020 15:44:19 GMT
So I am retired and get a pension.....do I qualify?? Yes, you'll receive $1200 if you earn less than 75K, whether it is a salary, pension, or Social Security. You'll receive a smaller amount than $1200 if you earn between 75K up to 99K. The article that elaine posted is very helpful. Thank you elaine for posting the article. Unfortunately I can't read it since I can't afford to read the New York times online. That being said, those people who don't make enough money to even have to file taxes are the ones who are in greater need and they are the ones who will be receiving the least. Makes sense, eh?
Wonder how much we receive if we're "earning" less than $29,000 for a family of 2 (solely based on our SS incomes)?
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Post by anaterra on Mar 28, 2020 15:45:25 GMT
I tried to read the posted link but... 1st i had to allow it through my pop up blocker which is blahhh and then it wont let me see past a giant cover saying I must be signed in to read... i don't want to sub to the nyt.. so reading the link was a no go for me...
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Mar 28, 2020 15:45:38 GMT
I've got to say, as a parent of an 18 year old who is claimed as a dependent, this sucks. He doesn't qualify for the $1200 or the $500 even though he paid some taxes and was starting to live on his own And why do parents of 16 and 17 year olds get screwed? |
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Mar 28, 2020 15:48:08 GMT
I've got to say, as a parent of an 18 year old who is claimed as a dependent, this sucks. He doesn't qualify for the $1200 or the $500 even though he paid some taxes and was starting to live on his own And why do parents of 16 and 17 year olds get screwed? I have one of each, a college student and a 17 year old  I guess they don't cost us anything. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2020 15:49:36 GMT
Thank you for the answers. I hope I didn't sound greedy. I do love my daughter but providing for our grandkids is a top priority for us. Luckily hubby still is working and I get SSDI. His job is manufacturing and only about 7 work in his huge building. It is going day by day with his job. Hugs to you both (at a distance, of course!). I'd imagine that wondering about his job safety is a daily occurrence, and I'm sorry for that. I'm on SSI and DH is on SS, and that's our only income. I feel for you both and I pray that he'll continue to keep his job. Hang in there. xoxo |
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Post by christine58 on Mar 28, 2020 15:53:29 GMT
Thank you elaine for posting the article. Unfortunately I can't read it since I can't afford to read the New York times online. I could read it without paying.... |
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I guess they don't cost us anything.